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Snow 'n Go: 2021 Pacifica gains the option of AWD

What will be the future of the Chrysler and Dodge brands? Each is restricted mainly to North America and there is more than enough volume and profit there from the current model ranges. Trouble is, lots of vehicles are overdue to be replaced, which means major spending. Will that happen?

According to Audi, the 591 HP 2021 Audi RS7 needs just 3.5 seconds to hit 62 mph. Dodge is horsepower crazy. A 797-horsepower Redeye version of the Charger sedan and a 710-hp three-row Durango SUV were recently revealed. The automaker isn’t shy about making even its family. 2021 Dodge Dakota Release Date and Price. The 2021 Dodge Dakota is still waiting for the official confirmation. So, all those reports that suggest a launch date for the next year should be taken with a reserve, as it’s also possible to see this truck a little bit later.

Chrysler

FCA is yet to state whether or not it will build replacements for the 300 and its other LX platform vehicles. For a time this led to rumours that it might close one of two Ontario vehicle plants: Windsor is where minivans are made, while Brampton builds all of Chrysler and Dodge's big RWD/AWD sedans and coupes. Alternatively, it had been speculated that any replacement models might still be RWD/AWD but instead use the Giorgio platform and be manufactured at Toluca in Mexico.

Even though no disguised prototypes have been photographed on test, still some believe that FCA will introduce a new 300, possibly for the 2022 model year. Such a car would supposedly be based on the existing model's platform and again built at the Windsor plant alongside the successors for the Dodge Charger and Challenger. The current 300 has been in production at Brampton since December 2010. Due in part to so many former rival models having exited the segment, the Chrysler still sells in worthwhile volume: 29,213 (-37%) but only 1,949 in Canada (-45%) for CY2019. As FCA reports quarterly there is as yet no data for 2020.

The RU series Pacifica, now four years sold, continues to be highly successful in the US. This 5.2m long minivan supplements the far older and cheaper Dodge Grand Caravan, with both built on the same line at Windsor. Nonetheless, the newer of the pair has a bespoke platform, with another difference being a plug-in gasoline-electric variant, which oddly, is not called Pacifica PHEV but instead Pacifica Hybrid.

There is one engine: FCA's Pentastar branded 3.6-litre V6 which produces 287hp and 262 lb.-ft. The standard transmission is a nine-speed ZF automatic which FCA calls TorqueFlite.

In June 2019, the Chrysler Voyager was announced. This is a less expensive version of the Pacifica aimed at budget-conscious buyers and fleets. Replacing the Pacifica L and LX in the USA for the 2020 model year, the Voyager is offered in L, LX and LXi model grades, with the last of the three available only for fleet customers. The only powertrain/drivetrain is the 287hp V6 and front-wheel drive.

As well as a facelift for the 2021 model year, FCA is however giving the Pacifica optional all-wheel drive. That will be a boon for FCA Canada as AWD versions of the rival Toyota Sienna are especially popular in what is a major market for the Chrysler. The restyle was announced last month with the updated vans premiering at the Chicago auto show. All-wheel drive is not offered on PHEV variants (see PLDB for the Pacifica Hybrid).

While the 2021 Pacifica won't be in dealerships until the fourth quarter, a 2020 AWD Launch Edition becomes available from June. Also, the 2021 Voyager will not have the facelift.

Some have claimed that FCA wants to give the Chrysler brand more crossovers and that the Pacifica will be the basis of a large model due in 2021. The Aspen model name would supposedly be revived. It has also been claimed that this model might be closely based on the Jeep Grand Commander, a front- and all-wheel drive model which is built solely in China. For the moment, there is no clarity on this potential future model which may in any case be delayed.

Dodge

The Charger (sedan) and Challenger (coupe) are great examples of cars which somehow become even more appealing the older they get. That's not to say that neither is immune from the need to eventually be replaced. But when will FCA launch new generations? Many have been wondering that for quite a number of years now.

The Challenger has been in production at Brampton since early 2008 and the Charger is only two years less aged. Soon it will be five years since dealers were shown a prototype of a next generation Charger at an FCA special event in Las Vegas. Since then, there has been very little news on when - or if - a new model will appear.

The company hasn't even confirmed where a new generation of big cars would be manufactured, even though the existing vehicle's plant would appear to be that place. Yet there hasn't been much investment in Brampton in recent years and while it's conceivable that the existing models' platform could be modified and modernised, surely that's not the answer for the coming electrified era.

If we presume that Brampton ends up making the theoretical LF series Charger and LA Challenger (plus a 'Barracuda' convertible?), these vehicles might be powered by GME-T6. That's the code for Fiat Chrysler's 'Global Medium Engine Turbo-6' which is said to be edging closer to production. The Pentastar name will likely be used again (it replaces the current 3.6-litre V6) and it is said that even the most powerful variants of this forced induction straight six will have a capacity of under 3,000cc.

The latest intelligence suggests that if the Challenger and Charger are replaced and the Dodge brand itself survives, then these cars will likely not be renewed until the 2023 model year. The existing cars will therefore have yet more tweaks and possibly even a minor facelift. It is believed that FCA will create a Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Red Eye for the 2021 model year.

Aside from the Charger, Challenger and Journey - yet another old vehicle - the only other Dodge model which has been selling in worthwhile volume is the Grand Caravan. FCA continues to offer this minivan, which dates to the 2008 model year, as a cheaper alternative to the Pacifica. Its lifecycle was most recently extended by more than two years as part of an agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers.

In March last year FCA Canada told the media and the union that it would be dismissing 1,500 workers at Windsor and eliminating the plant's third shift on 30 September due to falling demand for vehicles produced there. After the cuts, Windsor's payroll would be reduced to some 4,600 workers. However, in mid-August, the CAW informed the media that FCA had agreed to extend production until 'at least the end of 2019' and therefore the third shift would remain. Then in November, and without explanation, FCA Canada suddenly stated that the shift would continue until the end of March.

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Production would instead cease at the end of May, FCA told Windsor's union in February but then, for reasons which have not been disclosed, delayed the end of the plant's third shift by a further two weeks. Now, the plant's move to a two-shift operation commences on 13 July, which probably means the last Grand Caravan will be made on 10 July. There will not be a successor: the Chrysler Voyager/Pacifica is meant to fulfill that role.

Reports for many other manufacturers' future models are grouped in the OEM product strategy summaries section of just-auto.com.

Future product program intelligence

More detail on past, current and forthcoming models can be found in PLDB, the future vehicles database. That includes Chrysler or Dodge vehicles which were not discussed in the above report.

This was the fourth feature in a series examining the current and future models of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' passenger vehicle brands. The series commenced with a focus on Fiat and Lancia and that was followed by Maserati and Alfa Romeo, then Ferrari. The next brand will be Jeep and the final one, Ram.

2022 RAM 1500 the fifth-generation 1500 Ram reached the showroom in 2019, and besides the revised diesel engine and several new packages, it remained unchanged.

With its appearance still fresh, we hope that the 2022 RAM 1500 will arrive as a carryover model.

Stretching back to the days of Dodge Ram, the Ram 1500 was never one for major changes, and the redesign of 2019 followed this path with light style updates that included massaged lights, new grille, revised bumpers, and a few other bits.

Where the new generation 1500 Ram really made a mark is in weight loss because it dropped almost 225 pounds by switching to high-strength steel and other materials. We hope this display and weight savings remain the same in Ram 2022 1500.

2022 RAM 1500 Redesign

When the Ram 1500 was redesigned for 2019, it redefined the luxury and technology that consumers could expect from a full-size pickup truck. What’s more, it offers a front-class ride in its class and a series of powerful and efficient engine options, and competitive towing and payload ratings across all levels.

We were so impressed with the new 2022 Dodge RAM that we named it our Top Value truck.

For 2022, Ram engineers have decided to add more capabilities to the mix by bringing the popular Rebel TRX concept from 2016 to life.

Aimed right at Ford’s conqueror Raptor in the desert, the Rebel TRX will use 707 horsepower Dodge supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engines for motivation. The heavy-duty off-road suspension will definitely be part of the package, but official details have not yet been released.

• TRANSPORTATION TYPE: front engine, rear / 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup
• PRICES AS TESTED: $ 67,530 (base price: $ 63,655)
• MACHINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC diesel 24-valve V-6, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
  • Displacement: 182 cu in, 2987 cc
  • Power: 260 hp @ 3600 rpm
  • Torque: 480 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
• TRANSMISSION: 8 speed automatic
• DIMENSIONS
  • Wheelbase: 144.6 inches
  • Length: 232.9 inches
  • Width: 82.1
  • inches Height: 77.6
  • inches Passenger volume: 126 cubic feet
  • Curb weight: 5734 lb

2022 RAM 1500 Rumor Prototype

Based on the details obtained from the prototype 2022 spy photo 1500 Laramie Sport Quad Cab 4 × 4, Mopar Insiders believes that the 2022 Ram 1500 will adopt some serious pickup comfort features, two of which have found homes in heavy-duty Ram pickups for many years -year.

The first is the mirror puller with the camera as part of a 360-degree pickup camera system. Surround-View Cameras can be owned as part of the Advanced Safety Group in 1500 now, but they are not yet available with tow trailer mirrors.

On Ram’s heavy-duty, Surround-View Cameras come as part of the Towing Technology Group. Maybe Ram will overcome negligence with next year’s pickup 1500. The same mirror has been seen on the prototype 2022 Dodge RAM 1500 Rebel TRX too.

The second handler of the heavy-duty range is a spot-view camera mounted on an LED brake light at the rear of the cabin – Ram calls it a High-Height Stop Mount Lamp with a Cargo View Camera.

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Some Ram owners make mods to their trucks, such as installing Tazer DT plug-ins to access more vehicle settings, have found a line of cameras that have been installed as part of the harness. Next year could be when Ram decides to activate it.

The final feature is the trailer steering knob that functions similarly to the Pro Trailer Backup Assist that can be selected on the Ford F-150.

The knob has been seen in a leaky interior shot of the Rebel TRX, so it is assumed to spread to all 1500 trims. When backing up with the trailer, the driver turns the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the trailer you want to go.

To make work easier for the occasional hauler, in a truck with a trailer steering feature, the driver turns the knob in the direction he wants the trailer to go, and the software takes care of turning the truck to make the request happen.

Because the fifth-generation Ram 1500 only arrived for the 2019 model, we do not expect substantive changes for 2022.

Another big addition is Uconnect 5, which debuted at Pacifica 2022 but can slide into the RAM 1500 2022 family side before the new model year.

2022 RAM 1500 Exterior

Let’s start with the exterior, RAM 1500 2022 has given us some ideas about the direction they will go when they show us the concept of the 2016 Ram Rebel TRX and we can say that many original ideas have been carried to the production truck.

Wider front fenders with vents next to the headlights and front door give a more aggressive attitude when looking from the front of the truck.

According to our sources, the new TRX will use a new variant of Rebel grille which will incorporate the headlights of the Limited Black model.

Due to the truck’s wider position, the yellow light is required by federal law. Instead of placing the lights inside a grid-like the biggest competition of the TRX, the F-150 Raptor, RAM 1500 2022 designer inserted the center of the three lights into the top of a new large ram-water scoop on the hood.

The new hood will make the HELLCAT HEMI V8 6.2 liter supercharged breathe better, while the hood extractor will be positioned closer to the windshield.

The badging hood will be placed similar to the current Dodge RAM 2022 1500 performance hood, but we were told that badging will be set in a font that is identical to the Rebel TRX concept and will read “6.2L Supercharged”.

Just like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, there will be no Hellcat badge present on this pickup, except for the top of the supercharger.

The bedside side also lights up, with black vents next to the tail lights inserted into the flare – looking similar to the TRX Concept.

The tip of the double faint exhaust comes out of the rear bumper, the same as an ordinary Rebel pick up, however, its diameter is larger as we have seen in recent spy photos.

Also located next to the rear exhaust, there are two large towing hooks to help pull the Raptors out of the deep sand. We don’t know whether the new Multifunctional Tailgate Dodge RAM 2022 will be available on TRX, but we doubt it.

We’ve also talked about the new all-LED third brake lights, which will most likely be standard on all 2022 RAM Rebel 1500 models with LED lighting.

2022 RAM 1500 Interior

Inside, the redesigned Ram 1500 makes more style marks with a revised dashboard that offers wrinkles and additional shapes that add a little extra pizza to the once bland cabin.

It also gets a new four-post steering wheel, larger touch screen options, a stronger infotainment system, 4G Wi-Fi, a reworked HVAC interface, and other nips and tucks. We hope that the 2022 Ram 1500 will enter a showroom with the same interior design.

In the cabin, is where we will see the biggest change. For the first time, 2022 RAM Rebel will get aluminum paddle shifters on the back of the wheel.

Now, while some people might think this will be similar to that found in other Hellcat-powered vehicles, think again. The paddle shifters are similar to those found in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and are extended in length.

Another big addition is that the dial shifter has been discarded (yes, there is no rotary shifter).

Instead, TRX will get a center-mounted shifter console that is similar in design to that found in the concept, this means TRX will not have a center console that can be shifted like the usual Ram 1500.

Everything else looks like that in a standard Rebel Black with a little Alcantara and black leather accents on the seat.

The Uconnect 12-inch touch screen was there, this time loaded with a Performance Page similar to what was found on other Hellcat vehicles, however, some special TRX Rebel pages for off-road vehicles will also be available.

2022 RAM 1500 Engine

The Ram 1500 currently has several engine options, starting with the 3.6 liters V6 with a lightweight eTorque hybrid system that launches 2022 RAM Rebel off the line with electric power.

The 3.6 liter V6 produces 305 horsepower and 269 pounds of torque. Next up is the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 available with or without the eTorque system.

This V8 produces 395 hp torque and 410 lb-ft of torque. At the top of the powertrain, the heap is the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel which produces 260 hp, 480 lb-ft of torque, and up to 32 miles per gallon of the highway.

The three engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear or four-wheel drive.

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The Ram 1500 performed exceptionally in IIHS testing because it received a “Good” rating in all crash tests while the optional automatic emergency braking system received a “Superior” rating.

There is one weakness in Ram right now, and that is on the headlights. The extended cabin model only has traditional halogen lights, which receive a “Marginal” rating.

Crew cabin models, however, have optional LED lights that receive the rare “Good” rating from IIHS.

This adds up to cabin crew models that get the IIHS Top Safety Pick + status – rarely between pickups – but an extended cab is not a Top Safety Pick because of the main lights.

2022 Dodge RAM 1500 Safety

While we estimate safety features and crash test ratings will carry up to 2022 Ram 1500, this pickup is likely to lose the Top Safety Pick status due to the renewal of qualifications.

The latest Top Safety Pick guidelines require at least an automatic emergency braking rating from vehicle to the superior pedestrian, and the 2022 RAM Truck system is only vehicle-to-vehicle.

Also, the appointment of Tops Safety Pick + now requires “Acceptable” – or “Good” headlights and the standard Ram 1500 headlamps are “Marginal” oriented halogen units.

2022 RAM 1500 Regular Cab

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The 2022 Ram 1500 is not the best pickup truck as it has the “best in class” award but because it raises expectations for the entire race. Pickups have been judged on toughness rather than smoothness. No longer.

And this new Ram, with its luxurious class interior and comfortable ride quality, easily outperforms the most luxurious versions of the Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150. Its innovative air suspension, built-in cargo bed, rear doors fold-apart, and a giant 12.0-inch touchscreen are all options its competitors don’t offer.

Along with an economical and torque-rich six-cylinder diesel engine, the Ram raises the standard V-6 and the optional Hemi V-8 with a hybrid system.

They contribute to the pickup’s contemporary vibe, which is also underpinned by extensive technology and a wide range of capabilities – making Ram an easy choice for our 10Best 2022 list.

The Ram 1500 can pull up to 12,750 pounds and carry a payload of up to 2,320 pounds. Its maximum crane capacity exceeds all but the Ford F-150, which currently exceeds 13,000 pounds.

Crew cabin ram – including the Rebel model – can’t pull as much as the Quad Cab model but it still exceeds 11,500 pounds.

With the V-6 and V-8 hybrid engines as well as a diesel option, the Ram 1500 lineup has variable fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the most efficient V-6 Ram will get up to 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, while the V-8 version is rated up to 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

The government estimates diesel-powered Rams will reach 22 mpg city and 32 highways; The numbers are slightly lower with all wheel drive.

The Rebel we tested obtained a road speed of 24 mpg on a real-world fuel-efficient route of 75 mph, which is part of our extensive testing regimen.

That’s 6 mpg better than the V-8 Rebel which only uses fuel and 4 mpg better than the nonhybrid V-8 Laramie we tested.

2022 Dodge RAM 1500 Limited

Not only will the debut of the Hellcat Ram 1500 TRX-powered, which we reviewed separately, make the half-tonne Ram 2021 lineup more appealing, it also marks the introduction of some cool new options for less extreme models.

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These include the newly available head-up display, fully digital rearview mirror, a feature that controls the truck’s steering while backing into the trailer, and an Off-Road page contained in the infotainment system that shows ride height, pitch-and-roll. monitoring, and case transfer modes.

Along with some enhanced trailer-specific features, the addition of pedestrian detection to the Advanced Security package, and the availability of an extended front collision warning, there is a special Longhorn Limited 10 Year Anniversary Edition.

It includes a large number of exclusive badges inside and out as well as a Mountain Brown interior with unique trim pieces.

2022 RAM Release Date and Price

Price has become a big question. When talking about the Ford F-150 Raptor, the base model, there is no choice of Super Crew models starting at USD 58,135.

For those who choose the 802A Luxury option on their Raptor, the package that we believe is in harmony with what we expect comes from Ram’s new TRX.

This adds an additional $ 10,920 to the total Super Crew Raptor. This is where we believe the Rebel TRX will fail in terms of price, right around the $ 70,000 mark.

Although 2022 RAM Truck hasn’t officially announced anything, including the price, we were told to expect it to be very competitive for Ford’s offer. This will be one of the shootout between two pickups that are capable of off-road.

2022 RAM 1500 is expected to start production at the end of August 2022 according to the fleet production schedule. We estimate the release date around early fall.

The price has not been confirmed. With no change in employment, we expect 2023 RAM 1500 to remain close to the current MSRP range from $ 33,840 to $ 59,210 (including destination fees).

Pricing and Where to Buy

1. Tradesman: $ 30,145
2. Express: $ 31,645
3. Tradesman: $ 33,940
4. Warlock: $ 38,090
5. SLT: $ 38,090
6. Big Horn: $ 38,485
7. Laramie: $ 43,025
8. Rebel: $ 47,015
9. Limited: $ 57,745

Verdict

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The 2022 ram 1500 has better technology, more power, better ride quality, and more capabilities.

The Hellcat-powered TRX 1500 ram made it a massive 702-hp.

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Seriously all expectations are met with what is in 2022 ram 1500. But the big question remains on the price? but for that, we must wait and see.

A guide price is $ 94,950. Based on the Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price (MSRP)

• LOWEST PRICE $ 79,950
• HIGHEST PRICE $ 109,950