Ram Trucks CEO Promises A Flurry Of New Products

It’s no secret Ram, along with the rest of Stellantis, is in a bad spot right now. However, CEO Tim Kuniskis has a plan to release a flurry of new products in the next year and a half. Some are hoping these trucks will turn the brand around in a hurry at a time when growing uncertainty is spreading across the auto industry.

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Kuniskis took to LinkedIn to make this announcement, saying boldly he’s aiming for 25 new products announced by the time 18 months are up. We know when the first announcement is coming, June 8, and speculation about what it and the other 24 will be is swirling all over the place.

At the top of our wish list is the return of the TRX with the proper Hellcat V8. Since the engine is reportedly returning, we would think this is happening, although that announcement might not happen until the fall.

Same goes for the announcement of the return of Hemi V8s in general. Countless customers have missed their absence and bringing them back is a no-brainer.

Another anticipated product is the return of the Dakota nameplate. Ram doesn’t have a midsize offering, and there’s been talk of it launching one for years on end, but this might be when it finally takes the plunge. That pickup would be taking on the juggernaut known as the Toyota Tacoma, which absolutely dominates that segment.

People are also wondering if Ram will bring the Rampage, a compact truck sold in Latin America, stateside. While it’s true there’s little competition in that segment, the profits are also smaller. There’s also been speculation GM and Toyota are looking to jump in as well.

What might really excite the market are some Ram trucks which are full-size but target more budget-conscious shoppers. If you’ve gone shopping for a new pickup lately, you know why.

For now, we’ll have to sit back and wait for that first product announcement on June 8.

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