Ram To Launch A New Midsized 1200 Pickup In Mexico and South America

Ram continues to expand its global footprint and is set to launch a new midsize pickup, the Ram 1200. Based on the Peugeot Landtrek, this model will be produced in China, targeting the growing demand for versatile and affordable pickups in lower-income markets across Latin America and South America. The Peugeot Landtrek, the foundation for the Ram 1200, was initially developed in partnership with Changan Automobiles and is manufactured at the Shenzhen Baoneng Motor Company in China. This collaboration has enabled Ram to swiftly adapt the Landtrek for its lineup, introducing a competitive option to customers beyond North America. The … (read full article...)

 

[ipa0628]

That is one ugly front end. A bunch of different shapes all thrown together.

 

[bill burke]

I think going to China for a vehicle is a non - negotiable stop sign. Let’s hope Ram gets a mid-size truck and a compact truck but no way it comes from China.
That’s my feeling on that subject. A no go, period.

 

[patfromigh]

American buyers of certain Buick and Lincoln models have run through that stop sign.

BTW, the Chrysler Halcyon concept was introduced before the China tariff announcement. The Leapmotor C01 sedan and the Chrysler Halcyon have more similarities than differences. Remember, as soon as Stellantis and Leapmotor started flirting with each other, the Chrysler Brand immediately changed direction once again, and had that Halcyon smoke and mirror presentation. Figure it out.

 

[Mike201]

Once again, other countries get a small Ram while North America waits another three years for our version to get here. What a joke. Stellantis portfolio gets bigger in other countries under the Mopar label but yet here in North America ours gets smaller. Go figure.

 

[TripleT]

Once again, other countries get a small Ram while North America waits another three years for our version to get here. What a joke. Stellantis portfolio gets bigger in other countries under the Mopar label but yet here in North America ours gets smaller. Go figure.

Biden just killed the chance of this being offered here.