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Ram Grand Caravan? Tim Kuniskis Desires New Passenger Van

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Ram’s CEO needs a brand new van and it could possibly be impressed by the best-selling Dodge Grand Caravan

 Ram Grand Caravan? Tim Kuniskis Wants New Passenger Van

  • Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has revealed he needs the model to supply a passenger van.
  • The previous Dodge boss could need to replicate the success of the Grand Caravan.
  • Whereas the minivan stayed out of the limelight, it was Dodge’s best-selling automobile.

Ram gross sales plummeted 19% final yr to 439,039 items, however the model is eyeing an unlikely savior. A passenger van.

That’s a shocking improvement as Chrysler already affords the Pacifica and Voyager. Pacifica gross sales had been down 11% final yr to 107,356 items, however that bested rivals such because the Honda Odyssey (80,293), Toyota Sienna (75,037), and Kia Carnival (49,726).

Extra: Ram Boss “Desperately” Desires A Smaller Pickup

These numbers aren’t nice, however Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis undoubtedly remembers the Dodge Grand Caravan. Whereas it performed second-fiddle to the Charger, Challenger, and Durango, the minivan was Dodge’s best-selling automobile in 2018 and 2019. The truth is, earlier than it was discontinued in 2020, Dodge routinely offered greater than 120,000 items yearly.

Whereas the glory days of minivans are firmly within the rearview mirror, Kuniskis instructed Automotive News he needs a passenger van. The closest factor the corporate at present has is the commercial-focused ProMaster, which begins at $44,960 and comes customary with two seats.

 Ram Grand Caravan? Tim Kuniskis Wants New Passenger Van

That stands in stark distinction to the Grand Caravan, which could possibly be utilized by contractors in addition to households. The mannequin was additionally reasonably priced, which was a key driver of its success.

There’s no phrase on when Ram might get a passenger van, however the model wants a mid-size pickup pronto. Whereas Stellantis has the Jeep Gladiator, it begins at $38,695 which makes it hundreds of {dollars} costlier than the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.

Kuniskis hinted at affordability as he needs extra vans below $50,000. The Ram 1500 begins at $40,275 and it seems like there could possibly be sporty, however value-focused variants on the horizon.

The outspoken govt additionally touched on the potential of bringing the Hemi again. Whereas he acknowledged the model may be shedding gross sales as a result of lack of a V8, it’s too early to inform as he instructed a part of the issue could possibly be advertising or pricing. As soon as these and different points get sorted out, “possibly I must get a Hemi in there quick” if gross sales are nonetheless down.

 Ram Grand Caravan? Tim Kuniskis Wants New Passenger Van


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