Is Ram Making an SUV? What Stellantis Has Confirmed

Yes, Ram is making an SUV, but most of what you have read about it is still unofficial. Stellantis has confirmed a new large SUV for 2028 production, and its CEO has said it will be a Ram. The name, engines, price and reveal date are a different story. This guide separates what Stellantis has confirmed from what has only been reported or rumored.

What Has Stellantis Actually Confirmed About a Ram SUV?

The paper trail starts with Stellantis’ $13 billion U.S. investment announcement on October 14, 2025. It said Stellantis plans “an all-new range-extended EV and internal combustion engine large SUV” built at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan “beginning in 2028,” with nearly $100 million in retooling. Warren Truck builds the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. The release named no brand (Stellantis media).

Stellantis’ October 30, 2025 third-quarter release repeated the plan, again without a brand (Stellantis filing with the SEC). The Ram link came on that day’s earnings call: CarBuzz reported that CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the large SUV will be a Ram, built alongside the Grand Wagoneer (CarBuzz).

At its May 21, 2026 Investor Day, Stellantis named Ram one of four core global brands, with Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat (Stellantis release). Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis had already told The Drive in January 2026 that the SUV is DT-based, the Ram 1500’s architecture (The Drive).

Confirmed, Reported and Rumored: The Scorecard

Where each claim stands as of October 29, 2026:

Will the Ram SUV Be Called Ramcharger?

Probably, but Ram has not put the name in a press release. Asked directly in January 2026 whether the SUV would be the Ramcharger, Kuniskis told The Drive: “You would think that would be a pretty obvious guess, wouldn’t you.” He added that once Ram renamed its range-extended pickup, “you’d think, okay, they’re saving the name for something else” (The Drive).

After the May 2026 Investor Day, TFLtruck reported that Ram’s roadmap gave “clear and unequivocal confirmation” of a full-size SUV named Ramcharger, and AutoGuide said Stellantis confirmed the name during the presentation (TFLtruck, AutoGuide). Neither quoted an executive, and the Investor Day release published by Stellantis Japan does not mention the name. Treat “Ramcharger” as very likely, not final.

What Engines Will the Ram SUV Have?

Officially, Stellantis has only said the Warren SUV program covers internal combustion and range-extended EV powertrains. Kuniskis has described the split between the Ram and the Jeep it shares a plant with. “Our intent is to leave the powertrains as is on the Jeep, as is as in the architecture,” he told The Drive in May 2026. “And then the architecture of the Ram would be more V8-based” (The Drive).

Everything beyond that is reporting or rumor. The Drive’s writer called the 5.7- and 6.4-liter Hemi V8s likely. Autoblog relayed a YouTube leaker’s claim of a 777-hp supercharged V8 and urged caution (Autoblog). Ram has published no horsepower, towing or fuel economy figures for the SUV.

Price is also open. Kuniskis said he “wouldn’t differentiate on price” against the Grand Wagoneer, which The Drive listed at $66,790. That is a Jeep price, not a Ram estimate.

From Dodge SUV to Range-Extended Pickup: The Ramcharger Name

The name has a long history. Dodge launched the Ramcharger in 1974 as a rival to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Ford Bronco. It was built on a pickup platform, offered a removable roof and stayed in production into the early 1990s, AutoGuide notes (AutoGuide). Motor1 adds that a third generation was built in Mexico around 2000 (Motor1). Ram has never sold an SUV since it became its own brand after Chrysler’s 2009 bankruptcy, CarBuzz notes.

More recently, the name sat on a pickup. The Ram 1500 Ramcharger is a range-extended truck that pairs a 92-kWh battery with a 3.6-liter V6 generator. Electrek reported about 145 miles of electric range, up to 690 miles total and up to 647 hp. In September 2025, when Stellantis canceled the fully electric Ram 1500 REV, the range-extended truck took over the REV name (Electrek). That rename is what freed “Ramcharger” for the SUV. Autoblog reported in September 2026 that the range-extended 1500 REV has been delayed by up to nine months.

When Could the Ram SUV Arrive?

The only official timing is the 2028 production start at Warren Truck. Ram has not announced a reveal date, an on-sale date or a model year. Autoblog said in September 2026 that it expects announcements late this year or early in 2027; that is the outlet’s expectation, not a Ram statement.

What This Means If You Are Shopping Now

If you need a three-row vehicle soon, the Ram SUV is not an option yet; the Grand Wagoneer is its closest current relative. If a pickup’s crew cab covers your passengers, our 2027 Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150 comparison and 2026 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra comparison cover today’s trucks. For three-row alternatives on sale now, see our best SUVs of 2026. Then run the numbers with our how much car can I afford guide.

Morgan Reyes

Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com

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