Ram Is Getting A Big Boy Full-Size SUV

by Michael Accardi

Published: October 31st, 2025

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa revealed during the automaker's latest earnings call that Ram is working on a full-size SUV, expected to enter production in 2028.

When Stellantis unveiled plans to invest $13 billion in the United States, one of the projects penciled in was another large SUV scheduled for production at the automaker's Warren Truck Plant in Michigan, alongside the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. At the time, there was no brand associated with the new large SUV, leading to speculation that it could wear a Chrysler badge.

Considering the Pentastar brand is starved for product, and Stellantis would be investing $130 million to produce the next-gen Dodge Durango just down the street—what other badge could it wear?

Well, back to the earnings call—Filosa described the incoming Ram-branded SUV as part of a push to reestablish Ram in key segments, including midsize trucks and large SUVs. Those are both spaces the Ram brand hasn't played in since it was spun off from Dodge during the Sergio days.

The upcoming SUV could wear the Ramcharger name. Stellantis was originally planning to resurrect the Ramcharger name for the brand's extended-range plug-in hybrid truck, but has since changed its mind and renamed that model the Ram 1500 REV after killing the full-size BEV project that was supposed to wear that name.

Filosa also confirmed the new SUV will be mechanically similar to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, meaning it will ride on a body-on-frame platform capable of posting serious towing and payload numbers. It will also be offered with both traditional combustion powertrains and a range-extended electric setup—the same choices offered by the GW.

Alongside the SUV announcement, Filosa also confirmed that two new SRT performance models are in development for the Ram brand. He didn’t offer specifics but teased the vehicles would deliver “distinct value propositions,” implying different levels of performance and pricing.

One of the SRT projects is almost certainly the long-rumored TRX successor, which could debut in early 2026. Reports suggest it will continue with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, with at least 700 horsepower as the target, keeping it competitive with the Ford F-150 Raptor R.

The second SRT model remains under wraps, though it could be a high-performance street truck, perhaps influenced by the Ram “Dude” concept expected to appear at this year’s SEMA show.

[Images: Stellantis]

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Rrp138519787 on Nov 03, 2025

I always thought the Wagos should have been Chryslers. and named Imperial. Super Luxe models to compete with the Escalade and Navigator. This way they wouldn't of had to re=imagine so many Jeep facilities and could have instead reinvigorated the Chrysler brand. Also the vehicle itself because it was a "jeep" but also not a Jeep, it was saddled with a complex and costly off-road system. Very few people are taking these $100k plus vehicles that far off road that they need the abilities Jeep gave top spec models. Then down the road as looks like are finally doing now, give Ram and maybe even Jeep models as well to round out the production numbers and diversify the marketing niches of the basic product. They could have Luxe, Off Road, and Hauling/performance versions of this full size SUV from the different brands. It's a formula really only GM can come close to with the Escalade/Yukon/Suburban etc and their various packages offering the V-series/Denali/Z71.

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- Jeff on Nov 03, 2025
  
  Good point GM has become successful with their large body on frame suvs. Ford hasn't come close to the success that GM has had nor the Jeep Wagoneer.
  
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- Shoulderboards on Nov 04, 2025
  
  I believe IMHO, building the current Stellantis full-size SUV as a Jeep was a key error in product planning and implementation. Jeep’s reputation and popularity lies with lightweight, capable off-road oriented vehicles and that is where their strength is. A full-size Ram branded SUV in both a 1500 and 2500 pickup-based chassis should have been the one introduced then, rather than having to spend millions over the last few years convincing buyers to shell out big bucks for something few want.
  
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Rrp138519787 on Nov 04, 2025

If Jeep wanted to re-introduce the Wagoneer name, they just should have named the Grand Cherokee L the Wagoneer instead, and done a little bit more styling differentiation. They could have done a super deluxe version as the Grand Wagoneer. But all Wagoneers would have been the three row version as the primary product differentiation. And would cause less confusion for consumers overall.

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