Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Ram is, without question, a truck brand. But that'll soon change with the introduction of the Ramcharger, a new SUV from the brand that has spent a majority of its existence effectively doing anything but making one. It's a big deal, and Ram hasn't exactly been quiet about the whole thing.CEO Tim Kuniskis has dropped plenty of hints about the upcoming SUV, what it'll offer customers, what's under the hood, and even its name. Given Kuniskis' role at Dodge prior to his move to trucks at Ram, we can surely expect a more performance-flavored variant too.Meet The RamchargerDodge RamchargerDodge via CarsWP.comThe name shouldn't be anything brand new. The upcoming SUV should be called the Ramcharger, named for Dodge's first SUV effort decades ago. While the name isn't confirmed, it's got the kind of history behind it that brands love to lean on.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe original item was conceived in the 1970s. Like so many of those early SUVs, the Ramcharger was based on a truck. Instead of a bed, it offered a cab the whole way down to the bumper. Rivals from GM and Ford already had a handle on it, as did Ram's now-sister-brand Jeep. Keep this in your hat for later. While it never really held up compared to items like the Bronco, Dodge kept the name around until the early aughts when the SUV died out, making Ram once again a truck-only brand, as it is in 2026.2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger LimitedDodge has, of course, already revived the name for the 1500, but only as a trim level. It's the biggest reason the Ramcharger may not be the brand's SUV revival, but it does give us an idea of what Dodge will make the SUV look like. Ram's lineup is very consistent in terms of styling, so don't expect anything crazy here. Like the original Dodge Ramcharger, expect a truck with an SUV on top.The New Ram SUV Will Have Plenty Of V8 Under The Hood2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger frameStellantisAgain, we can look to Ram's current truck lineup for clues. Expect more than anything that the brand's V8 spree will continue here. Currently, the Ram lineup employs a few options, plus a few others that find their homes across other Stellantis products. The most affordable option will be something like the 395-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi, while a larger 6.4 with 470 horses will probably be offered as an upgrade.Another option may emerge for the SUV. Ram could offer the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's selection of inline six engines, which are a more sensible and efficient option. Given the target buyer for SUVs, this would also be a smart choice to place somewhere in the lineup.2026 Ram 1500 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque engine bayAt the opposite end of the spectrum, CEO Kuniskis has confirmed a performance variant will be coming to the lineup as well. Expect it to look something like the Durango lineup, with a few V8 options up to and possibly including the brand's 777-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8.2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited Altitude 4x4Cole AttishaAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking of the Grand Wagoneer, expect some crossover for Ram's new SUV. Both brands are now owned by Stellantis, and the brand has no problem sharing parts across automakers. That could mean everything from similar proportions to like-for-like interiors, depending on how much money Stellantis wants to spend.The platform should be the same too, featuring some modifications to make it fit the Ram brand a bit better, with a focus more on utility, like towing and hauling, over off-road capability.When Can We Expect The Ram SUV?Stellantis has laid out a roadmap highlighting scores of new releases over the next several years. We know the SUV is coming, but when is very much up in the air. Despite a few notes from its CEO, Ram has said very little about the timeline for the new model. At the latest, we'd expect the Ram SUV before the end of the decade, though sooner than that is more likely. The model's pricing is similarly up in the air, but competitors start around $60,000-$65,000, and Ram will want to mirror that as closely as it can.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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