Harry P. Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2014/07/spied-future-midsize-ram-pickup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Looks like it survived a roll-over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 that truck looks like it was in a movie called death race and its just plain ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btapper Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/20/2013-fiat-strada-first-drive-review/ should be a fiat strada under all of that. I'd get one, nice to have a small pickup for sale again in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 that truck looks like it was in a movie called death race and its just plain ugly You realize that it's intentionally disguised so you can't see the actual design, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If this is what's actually hiding under there it's not too shabby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) That pic kinda looks like what would be a new subaru brat. Edited July 21, 2014 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbenny Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I wouldn't buy one due to the small size but it doesn't look too bad. What happened to using metal for vehicles? That thing has more plastic than a hobby shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Looks like they should put MORE camouflage cladding on it. It looks like ugly hiding more ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The plastic is just part of that trim package I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 That's better without all the plastic fake 'aero' . . . but it still looks like an overgrown Dustbuster. And, the styling is way too busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 No thanks, it's not for me...it's still a Fiat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Remember the Dodge D50? It does look like a modern Subaru Brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 It might be a Fiat, but maybe it will have better brakes than Chrysler. Maybe it's just living here in the Northeast, but Chrysler brakes just don't seem to last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 It does look better without all the cheapo plastic panels added but to me its still a small little truck that could only haul the same as a normal cars trunk could...bet it couldn't pull much ether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hope they don't use the Ram name. It is not worthy of it. But, I think there is a market for it, even if it is just a small crossover that is missing the rear part of the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Before retiring from Chrysler, several of the departments that I oversaw utilized the camouflaged prototypes in order to complete our tasks. It was not unusual to take up to an hour to remove the camo so we could get access to the area of the vehicle that we needed. Living in the Detroit area, you get used to seeing these vehicles, referred to as "mules" running around on the local streets. As they get closer to production, the add on panels and canvas get replaced with "zebra stripe" paint to hide the final sheetmetal and trim details. Vehicle "spy photography" is a BIG business and the marketing types really don't like public exposure too far in advance as it makes today's vehicles "old" even though they might have 2 or 3 years left in production. Some of these guys aren't at all shy about selling their photos to competitors, besides the automotive media which is willing tpo pay through the nose for the first pics. FYI - Looking at the spy phots in the first post, it appears to have been taken at Chrysler's Chelsea. MI proving grounds on the "ride road" that gets within 200 yards of the perimeter of the the property. Local farmers that have land surrounding the PG have been known to rent out tree houses (they claim that their deer tree stands) to the photographers for as much as $100/hour. Despite the company letting vegitation grow naturally and block the view from outside, individuals have been caught scaling the 10' high barbed wire-topped perimeter fences with hand and chain saws attempting to cut down trees and other brush at night. They've been successful many times, but occassionally get caught, pay the fine for trespassing and go back to their business. A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It might be a Fiat, but maybe it will have better brakes than Chrysler. Maybe it's just living here in the Northeast, but Chrysler brakes just don't seem to last very long. No they don't. I can't keep brakes on mine and I'm not one of those brake slammer like most folkes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 They could do without all those stove bolts around the fender flairs. They do nothing for the appearance of the truck except for collecting dirt and dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 A.J. from Troy, MI. I noticed you use the name/handle Maxwell48098. Since you said you worked for Chrysler in the past, I'm wondering if that had influence on you picking that handle? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Some guys are very insightful. A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 So would this be about the size of the Dodge Dakota or a D-50? It's still kinda ugly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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