A few months ago we learned that Stellantis is preparing a new proposal in the seasoned segment of medium-sized pick-ups., where models such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and a long etcetera currently stand out. It is also known that it will do so under its RAM brand, with a model that is presumably called 1200 and that will be located on top of the 1000 model, which will be the twin of the FIAT Toro.
After having seen renders and prototypes, today we have the first empirical proof that the so-called Project 291 (RAM 1200) is on track. The Carscoops site has published spy photos of a heavily camouflaged unit, which responds to the characteristics of a medium pick-up. The camo is cardboard-style and literally covers every inch of the bodywork, but it still lets us confirm a few things.
The RAM 1200 2024 the next truck model destined for Latin America and designed to compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, among others. The prototype has a crew cab pickup body style with a fairly long wheelbase.although additional camouflage patches on the rear bed attempt to disguise its shape as an SUV.
It has round headlights, the taillights of the FIAT Toro (something that will surely change in the production version) and provisional vertical lights below, which will likely be replaced in the final production model as well. The only exposed parts that will make it to the final model are expected to be the windshield and side windows, but also the honeycomb-pattern grille. that can barely be seen through the holes in the camouflage is also from the game.
There is talk that the RAM 1200 will be based on the Small Wide 4×4 LWB architecture that the Jeep Commander also uses. regionally manufactured. If we base ourselves on their engines, we could anticipate that this truck will also make use of its option of a 2.0L turbo diesel engine with 200 HP and a 9-speed automatic transmission, which sounds like an excellent option. The future RAM 1200 is expected to be manufactured in the same plant as the Jeep Commander at the Stellantes factory at the Polo Automotivo de Goiana in Brazil.
Surely, as the days go by we will see more spy photos of this model with less and less camouflage and probably With the run of this year we have more and more details and confirmations about the new RAM 1200.
