From the Experts - What Approach They Would Take for a Jeep Truck

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The more I read about the RAM 700 and the possibility that of it making it state side, the more I have a hard time not imagining it also being the platform for a new Jeep Truck. What do you think, would you still buy a Jeep truck if this is what it was based off of?

Ram 700 by Fiat may be the small truck we've been waiting for
By Chris Bruce
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It seems like auto buyers throughout the whole world outside of the United States and Canada have a plethora of small pickups to choose from to fit their needs. In fact, there's one just south of the border that might be perfect for many American consumers – the 2015 Ram 700.

The little, front-wheel-drive pickup is a badge-engineered version of the Fiat Strada, which is also sold in Mexico. The powertrain is limited to a 1.6-litre four-cylinder making 115 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque with a five-speed manual gearbox. However, buyers can choose between either a two-door, two-passenger body or a three-door, four-person version (pictured above and right) that's also available with a locking front differential. While the 700 isn't big, the two-door version still offers a cargo capacity of up to 1,554 pounds (705 kilograms), and opting for the three-door still allows for 1,433 pounds (650 kilograms) of goods.

Prices for these little trucks aren't bad either. The two-door is priced at 182,900 Mexican pesos ($15,340 at current rates), while 241,900 pesos ($20,300) gets customers the three-door.

Read the whole article here:
http://ca.autoblog.com/2014/11/09/ram-700-fiat-small-truck-mexico/

More photos of the RAM 700

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