All-New Ram 1200 Previewed With Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine

Ram Brazil has published the second "Follow The Ram" teaser of its upcoming midsize truck, which will likely be called the 1200.

The latest teaser is a bit more revealing, showing some driving shots of the upcoming car and the advanced technologies used to create the truck and its powertrain. It also confirms the turbocharged designation we spotted in the previous teaser. If you look closer, you'll also spot a few other revelations.

Obviously, everyone wants to know how much power the turbocharged four-cylinder produces, but Ram is not willing to divulge that information just yet. Mike Koval, the CEO of Ram, does make an appearance, providing some context. "It's a commitment that we make to our customers that the power, the capability, will not only be there for everything you need it to do, but it will also help you differentiate yourself from everyone else out there," said Koval.

It's unclear whether Koval is talking about the Hurricane 4 turbocharged engine or the pickup truck.

We don't think this specific truck will come to the USA for several reasons. The Ram 1200 meant for the American market is still busy with its endurance test cycle, while the Brazilian truck looks ready to debut shortly. Customers in the USA also demand more from their trucks, so there will likely be key differences between the Brazilian 1200 and the American version.

The Brazilian 1200 appears to be a unibody truck with an independent suspension setup. The all-new Ranger is as modern as midsize pickups get, but it still has leaf springs at the rear, just like the buggies families used to move out west in post-Civil War America.

We will admit that it's suitable for hauling and towing, but that's about it. Ram will likely also try and avoid the Honda Ridgeline effect, where a portion of know-it-all consumers refuse to call it a pickup based on its construction.