The Ram Rampage, the monocoque pick-up built in Brazil, arrives in Europe

Pick-up trucks are not as common in Europe as they are in the United States, but in our market we have several of these models and they do their job well. This range is about to be strengthened with the arrival of one of these vehicles, from the Ram brand, a subsidiary of Stellantis.

This model is not as large as the well-known Ram 1500 and is designed for the South American market, although it adapts perfectly to European needs. This compact model uses a monocoque chassis and will soon be the only vehicle of its kind on our roads.

Two versions for the European market

Although there are several versions of the Ram Rampage, only the most powerful and complete variants will reach Europe. These will be the Rebel, the more rugged one, and the R/T, which offers more sporty characteristics. In the case of the Rebel variant, it features plastic body protection and 17-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tyres.

In the case of the R/T variant, which is more oriented to road driving, elements have been used that show a sportier style. The suspension is lowered and the alloy wheels measure 19 inches.

This pick-up measures 5,028 mm and uses the monocoque chassis of the Jeep Compass, with a multi-link rear suspension. The cargo bed has a capacity of 980 litres and a payload of between 750 and 1,015 kg, depending on the version.

In the cabin we find a digital instrument display measuring 10.3 inches, while the infotainment system screen measures 12.3 inches. The front seats can be adjusted in 12 different positions and it features a Harman Kardon audio system and Level 2 ADAS.

Engines of the Ram Rampage

As for engines, the Rebel version is equipped with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, producing 197 CV. The R/T version, meanwhile, uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 268 CV. In both cases power is sent to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic gearbox.

The starting price of this model is set at 44,000 euros, more expensive than it costs in Brazil and almost as much as the Ram 1500 in the United States, a vehicle that is more powerful and larger than this one.