Latest on the midsize Ram?

[Freshforged]

Lots has happened since this story posted.

• Now looking like Wrangler based development
• Possibly sourced at Toledo instead of Saltillo.
• More urban-centered than JT?

 

[devildodge]

Sounds like it is time to get serious. Thanks for the info @Freshforged

 

[redriderbob]

Lots has happened since this story posted.

• Now looking like Wrangler based development
• Possibly sourced at Toledo instead of Saltillo.
• More urban-centered than JT?

False. It was originally planned that way. Remember I mentioned that back in 2016 on Allpar. However, because of the high cost of JT, it would price a Ram midsize based on that platform out of the price category with Colorado, Ranger, Canyon, Frontier and Tacoma. The Ram will be built as a global truck. Expect it to be like the Ranger lineup with maybe a 2.0-liter turbo and 3.6-liter V6 option for NAFTA but it will be built at Saltillo around 2021. It will be a global truck and will be replace the Ram 1200 and Fiat Fullback. There will be a Fiat version of the truck as well.

Toledo South will probably be used for additional Wrangler production as well as JT production if needed.

 

[Freshforged]

Thank you RRB! This makes more sense to me. No matter how they tried to market the two, you would always end up with a Cherokee/Comanche conundrum. This way they don’t have to worry about the manufacturing mix or the added complexity of live axle/ifs on the same line. Also frees up room at Toledo for specialized Wrangler production.

 

[Ryan]

A midsize Ram might be the only truck I'd be interested in.

I'm glad that it will be all Ram and not compromised with a Wrangler-derived setup.

 

[redriderbob]

Thank you RRB! This makes more sense to me. No matter how they tried to market the two, you would always end up with a Cherokee/Comanche conundrum. This way they don’t have to worry about the manufacturing mix or the added complexity of live axle/ifs on the same line. Also frees up room at Toledo for specialized Wrangler production.

The main problem was price. Wrangler Truck will be a premium vehicle. Why would FCA makes the same mistake DaimlerChrysler did with the Dodge Dakota? Remember, FCA is frugal now. This is the same brand who keeps pushing vehicles back a model year to make cash cows out of outdated ones. Which isn't a bad thing. More cash on hand, means better products and less of a chance of a sale to another automaker.

 

[Rustydodge]

Unfortunately that does make since. JT is there to fill the midsized void, take some Tacoma share and will bring good margins. A smaller Ram midsized out of Saltillo isn't what i want, but is what FCA needs more and provides better coverage.

 

[devildodge]

One is at my house from were we buried the cat. No idea were the other one is didn't know you had 2