After simply seven months in retirement, Tim Kuniskis got here again to run the Ram model, and already he is left a mark. He confirmed the model is engaged on a brand new mid-size pickup to reach in 2027, delayed the all-electric Rev pickup, reintroduced the Hemi V-8 for its half-ton truck, launched a segment-leading powertrain guarantee, and introduced the model to NASCAR within the Truck sequence. Now, he is teasing one thing surprising—a brand new passenger van. 

In an interview with CNBC on Ram’s (and his) comeback, Kuniskis teased the opportunity of a passenger van whereas additionally mentioning the beforehand introduced mid-sizer. Kuniskis stated the model has over 25 bulletins deliberate by means of the tip of 2026. 

The 2024 Ram ProMaster EV.

Ram already sells a van within the type of the Promaster, however solely as a cargo van with a most of two rows of seating in “Crew” configuration. Fiat provides the Promaster’s European cousin, the Ducato, as a passenger van. Ram additionally beforehand bought the smaller Promaster Metropolis as a passenger van earlier than discontinuing the mannequin fully in 2022. However, maybe Kuniskis is considering one thing extra like a minivan. We have reached out to the model for more information.

Since 2019, Ram has confronted a 39% total gross sales decline, and the all-important 1500 misplaced important market share within the half-ton pickup class. All of this comes amidst wider struggles at Stellantis, which is trying to show issues round after the disastrous tenure of former CEO Carlos Tavares. CNBC argues that Ram is one among Stellantis’ most vital manufacturers, if not an important, due to the profitability of pickup vans. 

Proper now, there are solely three gamers within the industrial passenger van section—Ford with the Transit, Mercedes with the Sprinter, and GM with the Chevy Specific and GMC Savanna. The minivan section is stronger, with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, and Volkswagen ID.Buzz.