Ram Rampage Spotted Testing In Italy The Same Day As Fieracavalli Announcement

Ram Rampage Spotted Testing In Italy The Same Day As Fieracavalli Announcement​

Compact Pickup Sighting Hints At Ram’s Deeper European Testing Plans​

The timing couldn’t be more interesting. On the very same day that Ram Trucks Europe announced it would showcase the Brazilian-built Ram Rampage at Fieracavalli 2025 in Verona, our good friend Walter Vayr (@GabetzSPYUnit) spotted a Laramie-trimmed Rampage being road-tested near Turin, Italy. The coincidence has sparked fresh speculation that Ram could be quietly preparing its compact pickup for potential European validation.

Ram Rampage Spotted Testing In Italy The Same Day As Fieracavalli Announcement

Ram Rampage spotted testing in Italy coincides with the Fieracavalli announcement. What does this mean for Europe?

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[Jeeper1961]

Why isn't this handsome truck not in the North American market? It's got to be better than the fugly Ford Maverick.

 

[Mike201]

Two things.
I would bet if this gets the green light for Europe, they will see it in their show rooms before the U.S. sees our midsize Ram.
Second, I bet the folks in South America (and maybe Europe) LOVE seeing the U.S. flag in those tail lights!!! lol

 

[Mike201]

Why isn't this handsome truck not in the North American market? It's got to be better than the fugly Ford Maverick.

I agree. Can’t see why the U.S. can’t have this Rampage (compact) along with the new mid-size (Dakota?) Ram that’s coming. Seeing the U.S. is supposed to be the richest country in the world. Blows my mind that the poor countries are getting these vehicles and the U.S. is not. Does Stellantis not like American money? Now this is not about Trump or tariffs. These trucks have been in production in these country’s long before both. I would guess this falls on the bad decisions Carlos made?

 

[bill burke]

I admit I was mystified by the decision not to import the Rampage to the states, but I acceded reluctantly to wiser folks calling the shots. Mea Cuppa .
I now realize the Rampage “easy fix”, though attractive, was flawed on two fronts.
First conformity to US safety/emission codes and second a sustainable domestic manufacturing site that would avoid tariffs The new administration encouraging the move to America manufacturing now playing out smartly at Stellantis has given validity to that decision as a mid-size and compact Ram pickup will both be built here in the U.S. in compliance with codes and political realities long term.
Yes I was wrong and the delay will play out to two great products that might not be quick, but wise. Got it wrong, Ram leadership got it right.

 

[patfromigh]

In less than a year there will be a new Fiat branded pickup truck for the Global market. (Which means everywhere but here.) It will be the same size as the Fiat Strada which is built in Brazil. I think there is a case to be made for building and selling such B and C-segment vehicles here in the US.

 

[Mopar426]

Why isn't this handsome truck not in the North American market? It's got to be better than the fugly Ford Maverick.

Came to say the same thing. There is no good reason why this isnt already for sale here. I have an idea why though, it'll eat Cherokee sales because thats basically all it is, (with the rear roof chopped off) and we know they'll never invest a cent into something that might nip a few sales from something they already build

 

[TripleT]

Why isn't this handsome truck not in the North American market? It's got to be better than the fugly Ford Maverick.

Been complaining for years. Likely because Pepe killed the CUSW for NA

 

[Jeeper1961]

In less than a year there will be a new Fiat branded pickup truck for the Global market. (Which means everywhere but here.) It will be the same size as the Fiat Strada which is built in Brazil. I think there is a case to be made for building and selling such B and C-segment vehicles here in the US.

So, again, Fiat gets the jump on Ram and the NA brands. I'm sure this was planned a while back under the former management team. They starved us for new product while helping themselves at the trough of product development monies.

 

[TripleT]

So, again, Fiat gets the jump on Ram and the NA brands. I'm sure this was planned a while back under the former management team. They starved us for new product while helping themselves at the trough of product development monies.

There are design cues that absolutely point to that being intended for NA market also. The fact that its not here I can strongly infer is completely on PEPE LeCheapskate and his intention to replace the SUSW with PSA inferior platform.

 

[bill burke]

There are design cues that absolutely point to that being intended for NA market also. That fact that is not here I can strong infer is completely on PEPE LeCheapskate and his intention to replace the SUSW with PSA inferior platform.

Triple, You seem to have some thoughts that might like an opinion and your reply.
Think Ram will build in US a midsize related to Gladiator a Dakota pickup in Toledo. Not a clone but a modified version. Can be done quickly.
Think Ram will build a Rampage design influenced compact pickup off new Compass platform along side Cherokee and Compass in Belvedere.
The Belvedere site makes the Rampage design and features easy, cost effective and quickly adoptable on a modern and flexible platform.
Your thoughts.

 

[patfromigh]

There are design cues that absolutely point to that being intended for NA market also. The fact that its not here I can strongly infer is completely on PEPE LeCheapskate and his intention to replace the SUSW with PSA inferior platform.

The KM Cherokee sits on the STLA-Large (transverse engine) platform, while both the Ford Maverick and Ram Rampage have a longer wheelbase and greater length than the Cherokee. The Cherokee also has mechanical AWD.

 

[TripleT]

The KM Cherokee sits on the STLA-Large (transverse engine) platform, while both the Ford Maverick and Ram Rampage have a longer wheelbase and greater length than the Cherokee. The Cherokee also has mechanical AWD.

Regardless that is a separate product and carrier system. Pepe settled in that Everything North of of Rio Grande would Frame, Larger (evolution of Giorgio/JGC), or Medium (PSA crap) ........ this is SUSW. Could be made in Mexico if that trade works out in the old Compass Capacity.

 

[The Mopar Junkie]

Ram Rampage Sets Course For Europe​

Compact Pickup From Ram Brand Crosses Atlantic In 2026 Push​

Stellantis has officially announced that the Ram Rampage — the brand’s award-winning compact pickup truck built in Brazil — will begin shipping to Europe in 2026. This marks the first time a Ram vehicle developed and manufactured entirely outside North America will be sold on the continent, representing a key step in Stellantis’ global expansion strategy.

Ram Rampage Sets Course For Europe

Stellantis announces the Ram Rampage sets course for Europe in 2026, expanding its global footprint with a compact pickup.

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[patfromigh]

Stellantis has officially announced that the Ram Rampage — the brand’s award-winning compact pickup truck built in Brazil — will begin shipping to Europe in 2026.

This is a real head scratcher for me. The SUSW platform doesn't adapt that well to a battery electric drive and the EU masters have not backed down on zero emissions mandates. Why are they sending the Rampage to Europe with only a few years left on the clock for IC engines? This is not to say that I don't want Ram to succeed as a global brand, I do want the brand to do well. Ram needs a Ford Maverick competitor in our market as well. If it's marketed correctly it shouldn't cannibalize sales from a BOF mid-size pickup.

Could be made in Mexico if that trade works out in the old Compass Capacity.

If they use the same platform as the KM Cherokee, it could be built in Belvidere.