Yahoo Autos 2023 Ram Rampage small truck revealed with more details at Brazil launch
After a long teaser campaign, the Ram Rampage has broken cover. This small, unibody pickup was developed for and unveiled in Brazil, but an unverified report claims it will sooner or later make its way to the United States to compete in the same arena as the Ford Maverick.
We've already seen official photos of the Rampage without camouflage so there's nothing surprising about the design. Viewed from the front, it borrows several styling cues from the bigger, body-on-frame 1500, including a tall, upright grille with a big "RAM" logo and horizontal lights with LED accents. There's no shut line between the cab and the cargo box, and the rear end also wears a number of 1500-like styling cues.
Ram notes that the Rampage is the first vehicle it has developed in Brazil, though North American engineers and designers played a role in the process. The model stretches about 198 inches long, 72 inches wide, and 70 inches tall, so it's roughly three inches shorter and two inches taller than the Ford Maverick. Coincidence? You tell us. The brand had little to say about what's under the sheet metal, but rumors claim the Rampage uses a version of the architecture that underpins the Dodge Hornet and the Alfa Romeo Tonale, among other models. According to a spec sheet, it does have MacPherson struts up front and a multilink rear suspension, presumably independent.
From the driver's seat, the Rampage is almost car-like with a relatively small dashboard (compared to the 1500, at least), a three-spoke steering wheel, and a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Ram fitted a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the Uconnect infotainment system, and upmarket trim levels benefit from leather upholstery, LED ambient lighting, as well as a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. Connectivity is part of the package as well: the list of available features includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, six USB ports (including three for USB-C devices), and a wireless charger with an air outlet to cool your smartphone while it's charging.
