BREAKING NEWS: This Ram Rampage CAUGHT Testing in CO Is Strong Evidence It's Coming to America!

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[@jeffmitzel9862]

But will it have cruise control??? Andre wants to know...

[@Mercipher21]

​@@db9071😂

[@deyvison8132]

Yep. I have one Rampage RT here in Brazil. That truck is amazing. It has cruise control, ACC and others technology stuffs. The only one negative point here in Brazil is the price of vehicles in general. They are too expensive when we compare with the truck's prices in US considering the minimum salary.

[@sbukosky]

I think people are forgetting that they need to save for retirement.

[@larrysmegma8470]

Thats a fact

[@jlaw1901]

100%

[@MrJoel125]

But who knows

[@thatdudeinblackshoes]

You only need to "save" if your a boomer who thinks working hard for 65 years is the only option. Some of us are just making our money work for us so "saving" for the last 20 years of my life isn't important. I refuse to live the first 65 years of my life as a slave to money. Make your money work for you and the "saving" is done for you.

[@mvcharisma]

@@thatdudeinblackshoeswow, trying to impress people on KZbin with your false wealth 😂

[@philhyde983]

We definitely need more small trucks here in the US!

[@markcoopers1930]

The US flag in the taillights feels less like a wink. More like a billboard on the side of the highway. With neon lights

[@IAMRONIN]

What if the Jeep Commander is coming to North America to take the Cherokee's place...

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

The Commander name is MUDD here in the US - with the failure of the last Commander being a bloated Liberty with a pretty bad powertrain.... But then again we have a rich history of taking great name plates and turning them in to something mediocre at best...

[@RocksNRuts4]

it would def sell

[@cowelk]

I bought a 1982 Dodge Rampage in December of 1982. It was a 4 cylinder (2 liter I think), two door with a small area behind the seats with a tray for storage, and a short bed. It was front wheel drive. I loved that truck. I drove it for years. My kids learned to drive a manual transmission with that truck. It would be cool to see the Rampage come back. A baby TRX would be super cool.

[@williamhadley1580]

1.8 VW or 2.2 if I remember correctly

[@RodrigoListrado]

For the first time in history, RAM is designing a pickup truck outside the US, and for us pickup truck enthusiasts here in Brazil, we are very excited about the Rampage. I made some videos on my KZbin channel about this news, and I invite you to watch it to find out more information directly from the source, and I invite you to make a video together, if you are interested to know more details about this project which should soon be a big hit in the US. A hug, Rodrigo Listrado.

[@billjamison2877]

I've had three Dakota's over the last thirty years. When it came time for a new truck, they were gone. I now drive a '22 Rebel , and love it but would really like to see a Dakota sized truck come back.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

My first new truck was a 1997 Dakota SLT 4x2 with the 5.2 (I think) V8 - I loved that truck - had to get rid of it when my first was born. IMO those were the first true mid-size trucks (V8 power and smaller than typical 1/2 ton pickups).

[@machfive916]

The U.S. market can definitely support another small truck, especially since there are currently none in the U.S. Ram lineup.

[@dillonh321]

Yes and ford mavericks can’t even stay on the lot. So obviously there is more demand than supply.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Roman and Tommy, In Belvidere, Illinois, USA Stellantis's idled workers, their families and the whole community will be awaiting news of where the new Rampage will be produced.

[@TFLtruck]

Thanks for the heads-up

[@jeffforbes70]

mexico .sorry that's my guess

[@302Mustang13]

I live there and I'm not holding my breath.

[@Cloud30000]

Everyone wants cheaper trucks; unfortunately, the manufacturers think cheaper workers are the way to keep costs down

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@Cloud30000 Made in Mexico does not mean cheap anymore. There are plenty of BMWs, Audis and $60,000 Silverados made by 2-3 buck an hour workers these days. To be clear, I am not against the Mexican auto industry but production should be proportionate to the size of their domestic market not 5 times as big.

[@dudeski934]

Unless they come out with a actual small truck like the 1994 Toyota Sr5 4x4 it’s all junk

[@donaldliverance2597]

Ya this is a suv with a tiny box or a great truck for people that don't need a truck

[@lucasgiannetti8748]

its great to see these guys talking about a "brazilian" product, I wish you guys get to test one, would love to hear your comments about it

[@Josh47147]

They could make the Rampage and Commander/Meridian in Toluca alongside the Compass. They are all SUSW chassis vehicles. The Commander/Meridian could replace the KL Cherokee while the Grand Cherokee is renamed Cherokee, Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L. Belvidere is either going electric, or it's a dead plant completely.

[@antoniocristino1473]

Incrível ver vocês falando sobre um produto feito no Brasil, e que logo mais estará no EUA.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Stellantis has a plant in Belvedere, Illinois, USA. There’s a chance that if this gets sold in the US, it will be made there.

[@muskaman2k]

I dont need this truck but those tail lights…🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gojeffgordon24]

Keep the price reasonable and I would like to see it here. If the price is going to be stupid...then don't bother. Make it compete with the Maverick.

[@know0800]

Brazil is the fastest growing country that pays taxes in the world, you pay two cars for the price of one... the price in America will be much lower

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I actually saw a RAM 700 here in central Ohio - my 2022 Santa Cruz was absolutely huge compared to it - there was a RAM 1500 just in front of it and the 700 looked about like it could fit into the bed of the 1500. The 700 wasn't much larger than a Kei truck - there's probably little chance that it would meet the requirements to be sold here in the US. The RAM 700 I saw had plates from Mexico on it - was odd being so far North....

[@billjamison2877]

The RAM 700 is a mini truck, the Rampage is a completely different mid-size truck.

[@oscarmayer9823]

The auto industry is headed for a fall. Interest rates will impact the economy.

[@faheemabbas3965]

72 month loans baby… and people want to pay them somehow

[@distelmarc]

I have to disagree with you guys on the Ram midsize pickup. I seriously doubt a new "Dakota" would cannibalize sales for the Gladiator. The Gladiator occupies a very different segment even though it is a midsize truck. A new Dakota would be tailored more for onroad use, as was the original Dakota, or at least significantly more so than the Gladiator currently is. The big point would be that the new Dakota would pull in more sales from other manufacturers more so than it would cannibalize sales of in-house vehicles in the same market. They would no doubt share a number of components, thereby increasing profits due to greater volume of components ordered, which in turn would lower the cost of the Gladiator FURTHER boosting it's sales. The Dodge and Ram brands are known for shaking up the markets they occupy, so I really hope they bring greater variety of vehicles in more segments because that Rampage looks really cool.

[@stackchn]

The specs of 270hp, 10"ground clearance and 23mpg ⛽ will meet the needs of alot of truck buyers. Most trucks you see on the road daily aren't towing boats 🛥 or hauling cords of wood. Expect an announcement at midseptember Detroit auto show of the Rampage coming to US shores in early '24 🐏

[@landscapingspecialist]

You must not live near me then. Seems like everyone is towing something large or small. Mostly medium sized loads. But we have trucks for that. So…

[@NXT_LVL]

So basically the truck I already have, paid for and do minor repairs and maintenance on. Doesn’t do 23mpg, doesn’t have all the fancy tech, sensors and MDS that will fail when the electronics give up the ghost in less than 10 years time. My insurance is $150 per 6 months cheaper than my dads new ‘24 Santa Cruz and he got discounts for all the safety tech. If my engine/trans blows there’s a couple grand to spend but it’s definitely WAY less than a new 45-65k truck

[@briandonald]

@@NXT_LVL How many years has Ram been using MDS technology?

[@patriottex4813]

Why not bring it to America and call it Dakota? Dakota owners are loyal. I loved both of my Dakotas.

[@mitchstein288]

RAM bringing this truck to the USA would prove to be a massive success if priced correctly. I think there'd be huge demand for it, just look to the Maverick for proof. As you guys had mentioned, testing in the USA does not equal the manufacturer bringing it here. Just look at the new Mitsubishi Triton that was caught testing in Colorado and other areas of the USA. They've since revealed the new truck and no word if it'll ever come here. Logistically, there'd be many hurdles to overcome to get the Triton here. However, I think RAM may have an easier time doing just that.

[@jamesmyers9285]

This RAM looks more sturdy than the Maverick. A friend has a base model Maverick and it is kind of cheap inside and out.

[@landscapingspecialist]

It’s a bit…. 🤔… ugly? Seems like the proportions and dimensions aren’t jiving. At least for me. Maybe it will grow on me. That happens sometimes. We shall see.

[@toddbob55]

Stay far away from Chrysler and GM folks......Stick with Ford if your in the truck market.

[@donaldliverance2597]

Thats not a truck it's suv with a tiny bit of cargo area and it's a unibody... hard fail by ram trying to pass off euro garbage as a new truck

[@donaldliverance2597]

This isn't Europe we still need trucks for truck things that tiny box is useless

[@kurtfirestone2761]

I so can't wait for that and the Toyota the Maverick needs some competition

[@larshamilton40]

looks like a honda ridgeline got drunk and hooked up with a chevy avalanche..😂

[@Mercipher21]

😂😂😂

[@Julian-do7bv]

We need more smaller trucks in the US I dont understand why we dont have a truck in every shape and size since the US is the land of the truck

[@trobbins88]

I think that there have been some examples of vehicles that the Big 3 need to focus on. One is the compact trucks like the Maverick. Where is the S-10 or the Sonoma? Personally, I don't see the purpose of the Ranger, Colorado, or Canyon...especially since the prices are not much below full-size trucks. Ford can't make enough Maverick's. Also, the new Chevy Trax seems to be selling pretty well...especially with a fully-loaded one going for around $25,000. The economy can't support everyone buying $60,000 vehicles with approx 10% interest rates (including new and expensive EV's), they need to be offering more small vehicles.

[@TRG36]

Never been able to get a Maverick for near list price.People are such idiots. Pay too much then bitch about the dealers screwing them.

[@k9karma]

Hopefully. Would love some more options in this class. Will anyone ever make a true 4WD mini? That would be super interesting.

[@650tonyd]

Doesn't the new Maverick tremor have an advanced four-wheel drive option

[@davidn5861]

Stellantis would be stupid if they don't bring this vehicle to the US.

[@tmills1565]

Get this to the U.S.! I’d be in the market for this one!

[@theglitch99]

Sure our EPA gang plays a roll in why they go abroad!

[@josephpeluchette191]

I'm interested in milage a small deisel it's not a bad lookin truck but I fear if it does come to the us the price will be ridiculous

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

I don't think that people realize yet that all this discussion about new vehicles is going to be pretty much moot for most Americans in a few months. With what lies ahead for the economy, fuel prices, and interest rates, ANY new vehicle will be out of financial reach for all but wealthy Americans within a year. We are about to see the same automotive market atmosphere as the Great Depression, where some very beautiful and expensive vehicles were made that nearly no one could possibly afford to buy. With the poisonous government that we now have in the U.S., that outcome is pretty much baked in the cake now.

[@skiptheroad]

A 2 door configuration with a useable sized bed would be useful. The crew cab with tiny bed configuration is really just a sedan without a lid covering the trunk. They'd be better off just putting a lid on the "truck" bed and calling it what ever they want to, but we all know it would actually be a sedan.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

While I get what you're saying and mostly agree (2 door config) some of the appeal (and why I bought my Santa Cruz two years ago) was the fact that while the bed space is less than I had in my F-150 I almost never needed that amount of space but I do often use the open top part of the bed for larger / bulkier items that wouldn't (at least easily) fit in the back of a SUV of a similar overall size and some things like bags of mulch, gravel, and plants I don't really want sitting in the interior of my new vehicle - what makes the difference for me was the fact that while I could get my F-150 through the garage door it wasn't easy and left me very little room at the front of the garage - the SC is much smaller. A Ranger would work too but had almost as many down sides as the F-150.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Oh, and I really do consider my Santa Cruz a Crossover with a bed or a "Car SUV Truck Thing" - it doesn't have off-road chops but I only took my F-150 off-road enough to know that it wasn't very capable either....

[@myemail3829]

Agree 100% make the crew cab a bit smaller and extend the wheelbase enough to get about a 6' bed. A 4.5' bed is just stupid

[@MysteriousTony]

...meh, nothing special...😏

[@juliusdamato2487]

I am in the market for another truck. I sold my 2017 RAM 1500 Big Horn in 2021 because CarMax gave me 8k more than what dealers would, and I had purchased my Scat Pack Shaker at 0% apr. I of course in the last several months have needed to do the typical "american" truck things. Buy wood, paint, sand, etc, and my wife's 19 Jeep Cherokee struggles. I don't need a big 1500 again since I only do these things every 2-3 months and driveway space is limited. What I do need is something good on gas, can take stuff home from the big box stores, and can fit 2 kid seats. I looked at the Maverick and Santa Cruz, but if it wasn't apparent, I prefer the styling of Stellantis, children seats were a struggle, and the dealer markups were insane. The Gladiator is just way too expensive, and I don't plan on going off road. I really hope they bring this to the states or more of a Dakota replacement. The pricing is important. I really don't need a 50k truck. 35k is my absolute max for something so "limited" being sold as a "truck". So as long as this is reasonable, I am sold. TLDR; I am excited to see if this will come state side. It should and if it does, I am sold. As long as it is reasonable.

[@bigt4135]

They need to make a truck that size that is body on frame, solid axles, manual. 2 door option too.

[@txvet7738]

If the specs are as good as it’s looks, I’m sold!

[@craigkenyon1780]

no i would hate to see this rampage stateside ugly and tiny rather have 2024 tacoma limited hybrid with a 6ft bed!

[@ScottAyers-]

The 272HP makes sense why rumors that Ford is bumping the Mavrick up to 270HP. The Rampage maxing out at 50kish is nothing big because I see Mavricks hitting 51k when over optioned. The Mavrick getting 270HP thing I thought was just due to the Santa Cruz having 281HP.

[@BushcraftQuebec]

The jeep gladiator with a 6.5 foot box 2 doors

[@LipePaiga]

Only 4x4 with those two engines and ZF9 automatic gearbox. We’ll probably have a new diesel engine 2.4 5 cylinder 240hp.

[@davidblalock9945]

1. If the Rampage comes to the USA, comes with the Hurricane I-6, then that would be awesome. If it offered a mild hybrid with ample E-PTO, that would be awesomer. 2. If they enclose the bed, name it the Ramcharger, and give them both it the full range of engines, that would be awesomest.

[@blkmoon5596]

I have seen several Ram 700's in Arizona. They all have had Mexico plates on them. They a real small trucks, I would even say mini trucks.

[@hbpierini]

yesterday was the launch of Rampage in Brazil. 7,000 units have already been sold in 30 days, including pre-sales. I bought the gasoline Rebel. Eager to receive it, but only in October. For RT version if you order today, only delivery on January 24. Really the finish is worthy of RAM. Wonderful.

[@Ram14250]

Isn't it funny that everyone, especially Roman, thought FWD/AWD Honda Ridgeline was a unibody "woman's" truck... now everyone is coming out with Unibody small"er" pick-ups! Honda 1st and still best!

[@gqami]

Great video. No pickup will ever be 20k Tommy. Chevy S10 SS I had was 20k, back in 1995. Great video. Demand will put it to 35k, and I’ll pass on a Dodge lol😂

[@Soulintent95]

Why not just bring the dakota back? These sedans with beds are not actually what people want. You see very few of em on the road.

[@rwalker327]

Another stupid release from a major manufacturer, a mid size truck should be getting at a minimum 30 mpg and still have decent power, as a hybrid it should be getting in the 40’s as far as mpg. Anything short of that is just a waste of effort. The RAM 1500 with the V6 was reliable and got about 27 mpg with sufficient power and plenty of room

[@Inferno45]

Is the Dakota still gonna be a thing or is this the replacement?

[@boatdesigner12]

Just another pig. Low mpg, boring style, not exciting at all. Where's my 30 mpg Datsun king cab. Light and rugged.

[@Jtx_Tools]

I saw it like 5 Months ago In SoCal I thought it was someone overseas who imported for a short amount of Timefor work. I am a fan of the 1500 but this Rampage looks Goofy

[@StephenGnos]

@tfltruck I just looked up those still shots of the grey one that was parked in that parking lot. The photos were taken in a gym parking lot Michigan. It didn't have any camo or cladding on it at all and it was one of the higher trims and had a chrome grill and some higher trim wheels

[@personator907]

Did Roman just close out by saying we can get updates, news and reviews from his shorts? No, upon a quick rewind that's not exactly what was said. I guess that's what I get for reading something else with this playing in the background, lol!

[@jaykj95]

It definitely looks way better than the Maverick and Santa Cruz. And the new Ranger, with the lack of a steel front bumper looks dumb too.

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

Yess. 7:40 8:30 both are based on the Compass MP. Lol. I wonder what they’d look like if based on the 1st gen Compass (MK). 🤗

[@GettingthruLife]

Why make it look similar to every other truck? Shifter dial...Yucky!

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Nice looking truck can’t wait to see it in person

[@markv78]

Dodge dealers will everything they can after the Challenger and charger are gone .. bring back the Dakota plenty of market share between Jeep and Dodge. The Dakota has longer history then gladiator which probably should have named Comanche anyways Dodge should also bring back the Ramcharger to have something to compete with the Tahoe and Expedition they would sell the heck out of that too.

[@nsidor1234]

Sell it here. Americans are hungry for affordable compact trucks and Ford needs to up their game . Compact truck wars can only be a plus for consumers, right?

[@mark-_-2957]

Why do they make mid size trucks look like some kind of suv with the butt chopped off? The slanted C pillar just kills me. I would buy one in a second if they would just make them look like a normal truck only scaled down….

[@markeasley6149]

This baby RAM looks more beefy than the maverick. I like the design cues.

[@tallll70]

why the front is wide and back narrow, lol, just weird... the 2006 concept with rear sliding door was light years nicer and looked like better practical platform with short hood and longer bed, i guess it was too different and risky

[@JC4041]

I mean the 4th gen Ram has been selling since 2009.....and you can still order them, if they aren't selling why are they still making them?

[@paulfortenberry3201]

Yuk , it's got what looks to be the the same suspension as the ProMaster City, hope it doesn't have rear end negative camber carrying groceries home.., but looks good otherwise..

[@pauldiesel4582]

That styling is very American market. European market truck styling more time than not is pretty hideous and the truck beds look like they forgot to plan for them and just stuck them on at the last minute. The whole look is unbalanced and badly proportioned.

[@henryford2736]

I have seen one with Mexican plates in TX. Looked ugly. Maybe it was older model.

[@shawncolburn9769]

If the Brizilian price is in their dollar (real), then the price would be much lower, as one US dollar equals nearly five real.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

4 foot ish bed length ?! 👎🏻 Don’t like the Truck-camino look…..

[@davidcavanaugh9183]

One of the Big three need to build a full-size 2 door suv. build That would definitely appeal to the smaller family.

[@jeffcross71]

In Mexico they have Ram 700 that looks like Subaru Brat.

[@jamesmcintire3800]

I hope Ram does bring this to the US market at a price starting below $27,000.

[@killercan10]

The American flags in the taillights were seen in the reveal of the production truck for Brazil. All 3 trims have it.

[@2Amend4Life]

Put a V8 in it and I would buy it. Had two v8 dakotas. My favorite trucks.

[@dylanmijer2890]

It’s built on the same platform as the Dodge Hornet, those two would be so cool together in the drive way side by side.

[@Frostykawi]

They bring this but haven’t brought the Dakota back

[@broeheemed32]

0.9L turbo-hybrid 3cyl with a "sport" CVT, and an optional trunk lid. Pass.

[@chris2901]

where’d you get that from

[@foellerd]

We aren’t there yet, but things are absolutely moving in this direction, UNFORTUNATELY.

[@StevenMorgan-m3c]

Is it 4wheel drive or all wheel drive. I won't be buying a non off road vehicle!

[@mattpike7268]

I'm really happy with my 23 maverick XL hybrid.

[@jhb3711]

$50k in Brazil, is about $10,500 in America..

[@joebronxer1204]

I like this, but that cheap transmission dial is a NO GO. Such a shame that Stellantis decides to handicap themselves.

[@wyntyr_7096]

Is it an actual under $20k truck or will it be marketed as that but be $35k?

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Well they showcased it with an US flag on the tailgate. It’d be dumb to do that and sell it only in South America.

[@jameswbarry9576]

Hi in Illinois there in the town of Beverlfadeer it just closed down it did make the jeep and the pickup truck I think it would be good for the new dodge ram to be built there to give jobs for the people that live there

[@forgedfromfreedom]

$27K is the sweet spot for this and 4WD; not All wheel drive.

[@leefoulds2569]

Do you really think a South American is gonna have an American flag in the taillights?

[@ourv9603]

SUBcompact truck segment. !

[@patrickmiller8388]

rampage= hell yes

[@FloydW-f7d]

I think I saw one in Albuquerque with a different tailgate

[@Mercipher21]

Ram Rampage. Say that 5 times, it starts sounding pretty funny 😆

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

Such a shame The US doesn't get the Toyota Hilux.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

Dusting off the old K car platform. 😂

[@bm9074]

It's about time dodge!!

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

Not dodge. RAM since 2009, dude!

[@seymorefact4333]

⚠☢ if ROMAN rant...adding 5hrs to this video! id still buy Ridgeline..or wait for Toyota Scout.

[@TFLtruck]

Yes, at least 5 hours if not 6 🤦‍♂️

[@Mario771942]

I CAN SPEAK PORTUGAL.

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

5:55 it’s recently been facelifted too!!!!!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It has been confirmed that it is coming now.