Ram’s Future Midsize Truck Could Get Trick Aero Diffuser

Ram’s Future Midsize Truck Could Get Trick Aero Diffuser​

New Stellantis Patent Reveals Fabric-Based Aerodynamic Tech​

While poking around on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website, I came across something pretty interesting—a fresh patent filed by Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) that could signal a high-tech leap for Ram’s upcoming midsize pickup truck. Issued on May 15, 2025, the patent covers a Deployable Fabric Aero Diffuser that’s designed to improve a vehicle’s aerodynamics with a clever stow-and-deploy system. And based on the design drawings, it might be more than just a general idea—it looks a lot like the Ram midsize EV truck Stellantis teased back during their EV Day 2021 presentation.

Ram’s Future Midsize Truck Could Get Trick Aero Diffuser

Discover how Ram's future midsize truck could benefit from a trick aero diffuser designed to enhance aerodynamics.

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[patfromigh]

Is this this midsize pickup truck what the buyers truly want? The sales charts for the midsize and smaller pickup segments seem to indicate buyers are choosing smaller, simpler, and less expensive vehicles for their purchases. The drive train of choice appears to be hybrid. A hybrid Rampage would be a strong contender under the present market conditions.

The European overlords of Stellantis think Americans are stupid and so they will dictate what vehicles we should buy.

 

[TripleT]

Is this this midsize pickup truck what the buyers truly want? The sales charts for the midsize and smaller pickup segments seem to indicate buyers are choosing smaller, simpler, and less expensive vehicles for their purchases. The drive train of choice appears to be hybrid. A hybrid Rampage would be a strong contender under the present market conditions.

The European overlords of Stellantis think Americans are stupid and so they will dictate what vehicles we should buy.

I think there is room for both... Yes the Rampage and Dakota.

 

[bill burke]

It may be more a gimmick than a significant innovation, but it does hint that a decision on a Mid-size Ram pickup has been made. I agree with Triple T, again, I think there is room for both and I think we have two of the twenty five announcements in hand. I can’t imagine, at this point, that the Brazilian Rampage is in question as a quick fix. I predict that this Dakota mid size will be built here in the U.S. and the next generation Rampage compact pickup will be a smaller spin off built in the same factory in the next few years. It’s time to clear the fog and get these trucks to market. You can keep your finger in the market direction breeze, or like any leader, make a decision and act decisively. It really, really is that time.

 

[vbondjr1]

Understand that any truck built on the STLA Large platform is going to be identical in size to the Maverick (121.1 wheelbase, 201.8 overall length). What the American-built Rampage could have over the Maverick is power and performance. A 2-liter Hurricane-4 EVO mated to the hybrid 8-speed transmission would yield insane power for a truck that small and given an AWD powertrain designed to handle that power would make this one nasty little truck

 

[Mike201]

Why is it Europe, Brazil and Mexico there are 3 different size small Ram pick ups and we have been waiting here in the U.S. just for one for several years. There is the Ram 700, Ram 1200 and the Ram Rampage. We have had plans to build one. So far, still plans and no truck, but plans. Ridiculous!! In the 1980’s, then Dodge, we had the Rampage, the D50, and Dakota. Ram needs to stop the talk and build the damn Rampage. Again they are going to be a day late and a dollar short once this thing gets built and hits the show rooms. This is NOT new talk of a small Ram. It has been discussed for years now when the Brazil Rampage was announced it was said we were getting one here in N.A. I remember reading it here and them showing the rear end with the American flag in the tail light. This is so frustrating on how long they been dragging their feet on this. Carlos is gone, we have a factory in Belvedere and a design (Rampage) ready to go. JUST BUILD IT!

 

[patfromigh]

Why is it Europe, Brazil and Mexico there are 3 different size small Ram pick ups and we have been waiting here in the U.S. just for one for several years.

A Helephant powered Ram 1500 crew-cab for $125,000 USD is the best we can do. Oh by the way, there's a new Fiat Grande Panda based pickup on the way as well. It will be available everywhere but here.

There is a fairly recent Mopar Insiders article on the start of production of the Fiat Titano pickup in Argentina. It will be fully manufactured in Argentina. Up until the start of this new manufacturing line the badge engineered Chagan Hunter pickup truck was built in Uruguay from kits imported from China. That is the source of the Ram 1200 sold in Mexico. It is unclear if the units from Argentina will also be sold in Mexico. The president of Argentina has seriously expressed a desire to work a trade deal with the USA. If that happens how about a Ram 1200 with a Dundee, MI built GME 4 cylinder combined with a Kokomo built 8-speed auto.

 

[Mike201]

If it is really affordable, and can get some younger people in a “Ram” instead of a Ford, why not.
I really love everything about the Rampage, look, size and great ratings/reviews. I definitely would consider one if I could get an ICE version.

 

[BWS1]

Nothing but a mirage. Like all the rest of Stale Antics product line up. 10 year old minivans. 20 year old Durangos. Half baked alpha soap bar rebadges. And one fat a$& electric Dodge that no one buys. You couldn’t make this stuff up if you were writing a stage comedy.

 

[WXman]

Ram is content sitting on the bench watching Ford's Ranger Raptor, GM's Colorado ZR2, and Toyota's Trail Hunter devour all the social media buzz and content. It's sad.

A proper Dakota TRX with a 5.7L Hemi done right would sell like hotcakes and steal all the media attention. But no... let's keep building stuff nobody in America wants.