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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ram looking to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux directly with ladder-frame dual-cab ute
Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpert in April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a 'surprising' decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a 'mid-size truck so bad' and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ram looking to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux directly with ladder-frame dual-cab ute
Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpert in April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a 'surprising' decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a 'mid-size truck so bad' and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup. MORE: Everything Ram
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ram looking to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux directly with ladder-frame dual-cab ute
Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpertin April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a "surprising" decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a "mid-size truck so bad" and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup. MORE: Everything Ram Content originally sourced from: Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpertin April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a "surprising" decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a "mid-size truck so bad" and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup. MORE: Everything Ram Content originally sourced from: Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpertin April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a "surprising" decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a "mid-size truck so bad" and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup. MORE: Everything Ram Content originally sourced from: Ram is set to introduce a new pickup truck in 2027 to slot in under its full-size 1500, sized similarly to Australia's top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Technically, it already has one – the Ram Rampage (pictured) sold in Latin America – but unlike that car-based unibody dual-cab, Mopar Insiders reports this upcoming ute will feature body-on-frame construction like all of this country's most popular utes. It'll also reportedly be offered exclusively in dual-cab guise. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The as-yet unnamed smaller Ram – a belated replacement for the Dakota, which was axed in 2011 – will enter production at Stellantis' Belvidere plant in the US state of Illinois in 2027. It'll not only give Ram a direct rival to the Ranger, but also serve as a replacement for the discontinued DS-series Ram 1500 that was previously positioned under the newer DT-series 1500 as the entry point to the commercial vehicle brand's pickup lineup. Parent company Stellantis previously previewed a unibody pickup for the Ram range in wireframe (pictured below) back in 2021, based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Dodge Charger. However, there's been radio silence on this vehicle ever since, and subsequent STLA Large announcements haven't included the Ram brand. Ram subsequently revealed the Brazilian-built and developed Rampage in 2023, closely related to the outgoing Jeep Compass, and this model subsequently appeared in a US design patent this year suggesting it could be offered outside of Latin America. But this latest report indicates Ram wants to take on the Ranger more directly in the US market instead of monocoque chassis-based 'lifestyle' utes like the Ford Maverick, and the brand's Australian arm has expressed enthusiasm in this upcoming pickup should it be green-lit and if the local business case stacks up. Ram has talked about a global mid-size pickup for at least five years, with the brand's former CEO Mike Koval Jr telling CarExpertin April 2023 that such a vehicle would almost certainly be produced in right-hand drive (RHD) for international markets including Australia, where Stellantis already sells the Jeep Gladiator dual-cab. And when he toured the Walkinshaw Automotive facility that converts Ram trucks to RHD for Australia just prior to that, Ram Trucks International chief Bob Graczyk indicated the 'Dakota' would become available in Australia whether it was remanufactured here or not. Subsequent Ram CEO Chris Feuell said late in 2024 that the ute was still coming to market, and that Ram had weighed a couple of different platform options before landing on a "surprising" decision. In January this year, Ram's global CEO Tim Kuniskis, who retired last May then returned in December, said he wanted a "mid-size truck so bad" and that it would be vital for the American truck brand. Mr Kuniskis announced in April he had plans to make 25 global product announcements within the next 18 months, starting in early June. One of the first of these announcements was the confirmed return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 lineup. MORE: Everything Ram Content originally sourced from:
NDTV
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
2026 Jeep Cherokee Interiors Spied Ahead Of Launch
Jeep recently announced that it will revive the Cherokee, along with the first official photos of the SUV. This marks an important event for the brand as it is the first time the SUV will be entering production after three years. To build anticipation for the event, the automaker has been slowly revealing the details of the vehicle, with the full reveal planned for late 2025. Following the pattern, the brand kept a few cards a secret. However, the latest spy shots give us a deeper look into the details of the SUV. The pictures give us the first look at the Jeep Cherokee's cabin, which was under covers until now. Just like the exterior, the interiors of the SUV have evolved to suit the needs of time. It follows a pattern similar to the one seen on the Jeep Wagoneer S. This means that the vehicle will not have a passenger side display and seems to be using a dedicated panel for haptic controls instead of the climate control screen. The instrument cluster and the infotainment screen look like 12.3-inch units. The brand is offering 2 USB-C outlets placed right below the climate control, along with a storage space. The list of elements also includes two cup holders, a rotary gear selector, and a toggle to switch through drive modes. The upcoming Jeep Cherokee will be built on Stellantis' STLA Large platform. This means it is expected to offer various powertrain alternatives. In particular, there are plans for a hybrid powertrain, a gasoline powertrain, and possibly a fully electric variant. There are also rumors that the SUV may feature a version of the brand's 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine. However, the exact details will only be revealed at launch.
Motor 1
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Stellantis Will 'Experiment' With Chrysler to Fill The Gaps
When it comes to products, Chrysler currently offers the least among the 14 brands under the Stellantis corporate umbrella. It's now essentially a minivan brand, selling only the Pacifica/Voyager. Heck, even Lancia, another troubled automaker within the conglomerate, has a second product scheduled for 2026. So, how does the struggling American brand, which turned 100 just last week, plan to get back in shape? By experimenting. In an interview with Automotive News , Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles said Chrysler is 'ripe for a new chapter.' The brand aims to revamp its current image and attract a new clientele by targeting the 'brand-new conquest customer.' Although Stellantis has numerous products across its vast portfolio, there are still gaps that Chrysler will attempt to fill with its upcoming vehicles. 'I think it's time for us to pivot. We're going to try. We're going to experiment with the brand. There is an unserved part of our portfolio in our showroom that our dealers have identified that we can maybe serve with Chrysler, so we're in the process of experimenting.' Chrysler Is Not Giving Up On Gas Engines Although Chrysler had initially planned to go fully electric by 2028, that's no longer the case. Gilles said the new lineup will be built on the STLA Medium and STLA Large platforms, both of which support combustion, hybrid, and electric drivetrains. The STLA Medium is already used in European products, such as the Peugeot 3008/5008, Opel Grandland, Citroën C5 Aircross, and the not-for-America 2026 Jeep Compass . The STLA Large underpins the Dodge Charger, Jeep Wagoneer S, as well as the upcoming Recon and Cherokee. Stellantis also has an STLA Small architecture, but Chrysler appears to be focusing on larger vehicles. STLA Medium is designed for cars measuring 169.3 to 193 inches (4.3 to 4.9 meters) in length, with wheelbases ranging from 169.2 to 192.9 inches (2.7 to 2.9 meters). STLA Large supports vehicles ranging from 187.6 to 201.8 inches (4.76 to 5.1 meters) long and 74.7 to 79.9 inches (1.89 to 2.03 meters) wide. Chrysler finally has a new design studio to create its future vehicles, one of which could be a sedan inspired by the Halcyon concept . Although the concept won't go into production as is, CEO Christine Feuell suggested it could influence a 300 replacement. An SUV inspired by the Halcyon is reportedly also in the pipeline, with CNBC reporting both could debut as early as next year. The Pacifica turns 10 next year, and Chrysler has confirmed plans to update the minivan and introduce a fully electric version. Chrysler Is Back Just weeks before his abrupt resignation, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the struggling brand would have only a few years to save itself . However, there's now a sense that Chrysler is finally receiving the attention it deserves. With newly appointed Antonio Filosa leading the 14-brand empire, a revival seems to be underway. Gilles mentioned that Stellantis has 'been working very hard behind the scenes' on the STLA Medium and Large platforms. He described them as the 'perfect foundations' for new vehicles bearing the winged emblem. These new products certainly can't arrive soon enough, and Chrysler deserves the attention after years of neglect. Catch Up With Chrysler: Chrysler Is Planning a New Car and SUV Based on the Halcyon Concept The Chrysler Voyager Is Back for 2025 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Automotive News Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
