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Oh man, I just love that. All right, so the New York auto show just happened and
Hyundai just did a big old mic drop there. So we've been telling you that Hyundai is calling
it quits on the Unibody Santa Cruz because they desperately want in on the body on frame pickup
truck market here in the US. So this truck, which doesn't have a name yet, will be a midsize pickup
that comes with features that, according to Hyundai, will solve many of the problems with
the current midsize trucks like rear seat room. To prove a point, they dropped a huge reveal at
the New York auto show, which teased the truck without showing the truck. It was the Bronco-like
Boulder concept, which previewed the flexibility of the body on frame platform, showing it can be
more than just a pickup. While the pickup is said to arrive before 2030, Hyundai is currently busy
drumming up the height. The design language, which was dubbed Art of Steel, to me kind of looks like
a futuristic Bronco Raptor slash FJ slash XTERRA. I love child of those three, I'm not sure,
but it was designed here in the US showing how important the US market is and it hints at the
design direction of the new pickup. The Boulder features an interior with switches and tactile
controls, reconfigurable and modular smaller displays. Instead of one giant one, a full width
heads up display at the base of the windshield and even safari windows over the first and second rows.
The concept wears 37 inch rubber with aggressive proportions, it has a solid rear axle, and it
has some great approach, departure and break over angles and even includes a full side spare on the
tailgate. The tailgate, of course, is special because it's double hinged to allow it to open in
either direction. So Hyundai is getting incredibly serious about this body on frame platform. It's
going to spawn a number of vehicles, including SUVs in addition to the pickup truck, and it might even
do a SUV that is more rugged and durable than the current Palisade, but maybe not quite as off-road
as the Boulder. Maybe it'll do all of those things. So keep your eyes peeled because there's a lot to
come from Hyundai and I know they're pulling out the stops to get this one right.
So the Ram and Fox Factory vehicle tie up, well it's been a good test. So we all know the new
Ram Street truck is coming and we know because of the rumors, we know by Ram's own Mopar creation,
the dude at SEMA, as well as the 650 horsepower Fox Factory Ram that also recently debuted,
but we also know some things that it won't be. It won't be a single cab. Obviously there isn't a
single cab generation of the current DT platform, and there won't be a 6.4 liter in the pedestrian
Ram 1500s, but according to the drive in an exclusive interview, Ram CEO Tim Kaniscus said
they recently announced supercharged street truck collaboration between Fox Factory and Mopar is
a quote-unquote test of what the market acceptance will be. He continued, I'll be honest with you,
the reception I figured would be good and I'll tell you why I figured it would be good,
but it was actually even a little bit better than what I thought. So the question was asked,
well we see a street truck with a Hellcat Kaniscus didn't answer directly, but he did provide some
insight. He said, if you look at today, shockingly, I will say admittedly the North American truck of
the year was the Maverick Lobo. So it tells you there's some interest in that space, not only
from consumers, but from journalists, you know, for that to be the North American truck of the
year. Is there something in that space? I definitely believe there's something in that space and not
because of the Lobo, or not because of the Fox Factory, but because of what people actually buy,
and this is where it gets interesting. If you look at the muscle car space, if you look at
Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers, previously challengers, if you look at that space and then you look at the
truck space, for every person that buys a muscle car, there's 10 people that buy a truck, right?
So it's exponentially larger. It's a bigger net in the industry because of how useful trucks have
become. So he wouldn't confirm a sport truck is on the way, but reading between the lines says
something is coming. And will that be in the form of the 650 horsepower Fox Factory style truck or
a 395 horsepower 5.7 liter dude inspired truck or something more outrageous, like a TRX for the
street? Well, all that remains to be seen. It doesn't hurt the case for Ram with forgetting the drop
on them with the F-150 Lobo or the popularity of trucks like the Roush Nightmare or Ram's own
legacy that includes the Hemi Rumblebee or even the Viper powered SRT 10. So there's another
space to keep our eye on. We know it's coming. Don't quite know what it'll be yet, but the hints
are coming fast and furiously from the top floor in Auburn Hills. So here's a good one for you
Chassis Cab fans. Ford's Super Duty Chassis Cab is about to get pretty luxurious. Right.
No, it's true. Starting with the 2027 model year, you will now be able to spec your Ford
Super Duty F-350, 450 or 550 Chassis Cab with the top of the line platinum trim.
You're a lying sack of s***. No, it's true. This gives foreman and business owners alike or even
successful hot shots. A truck with the Sync 4 infotainment system on a 12 inch screen and available
B&O sound system with 14 speakers, trim specific grille and LED fog lights and body color door
handles. However, you do lose in the translation from pickup to Chassis Cab a few features that
require the bed such as the 360 degree camera system and some other ones like adaptive cruise
control with stop and go lane keep assist and pro trailer backup assist or hitch assist and a moon
roof. Trucks also keep the Chassis Cab powertrain options which have been rated for durability. So
the 6.7 liter power stroke will make 330 horsepower and 950 pound feet of torque while the 7.3 liter
gas Godzilla V8 will make 335 horsepower and 468 pound feet of torque. So where do we see the most
interesting application for us? For me, I think it's the overlanding rigs that use the Chassis
Cab as the foundation for a habitat on the back of the truck. Until now, you haven't really been able
to get a luxurious cabin to go with your very expensive overlanding rig and a lot of companies
like the Chassis Cab better because they don't have the kick up in the frame rails. They're flat
all the way across which makes adding accessories whether it's fleet or a habitat on the back super
easy. So I can definitely see a market where somebody says you know what I need a 450 but I
want to have a nice interior to go with it. So now is your chance.
So the 26 Durango 6.4 liters back and it's actually well dare I say affordable.
The new Durango RT 3.92 is priced at just $51,990.
All right, that's enough you guys. All right, so the new Durango RT 3.92 is going to slot between
the 360 horsepower 5.7 liter V8 version and the 710 horsepower supercharged V8 powered Durango
Hellcat. The SRT 3.92 was last offered in 24 but as the RT 3.92 it returns with almost all
the same stuff. It gets the same 470 horsepower 470 pound foot torque power rating as before
and coincidentally the same power level as the Wrangler 3.92. The RT also uses the same six piston
Brembo brakes up front and four piston brakes in the rear along with the same adaptive suspension
as before and a rear electronic limited slip diff performance exhaust and 295 millimeter wide
Pirelli Scorpion zero rubber all part of the package and check this out. It can still tow
8700 pounds. So that best GM is full size SUVs as well as the new Armada and standard equipment
includes Napa leather covered heated and cooled highly bolstered sport seats 392 badging and then
there's some exterior design tweaks like unique wheels and a unique spoiler. A new premium package
will bump that price up to $59,590 which is still great and includes a sunroof, suede headliner,
carbon fiber interior accents, more leather trim, an 18 speaker Harman Kardon sound system,
a trailer tow package, driver's assistance tech and two-piece brake rotors. While it's no longer
a quote-unquote SRT product it's basically the same vehicle that's a goodbye in 24 but now
at almost $25,000 less than before I gotta say we are living in interesting times right now
but if it were me this is the Durango to get it's sort of the sweet spot of the lineup especially
with price as well as power and the older version of this SUV did zero to 60 in under five seconds so
that is a lot of fun and of course these are all-wheel drive as a side note as we mentioned
before Durango is once again available with the v6 mostly because they couldn't make enough v8s
if you remember they originally said this is going to be a v8 only product and we said so on
the news but with pricing like this I think we know why they had to add the v6 now v8 pricing
didn't change but with the v6 there's now a lower entry point into the Durango and I gotta tell you
the Durango is one of those vehicles that's a little bit long in the tooth but has aged
incredibly well it's still a really nice vehicle it's basically a three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee
without the off-road bits and it's a great ride even today so what do you think Durango 392
is it for you? Drug Show podcast at gmail.com
and Nissan Xterra info continues to trickle out in the latest news the Xterra will be an
ice v6 no full electric version it sounds like it'll spawn a potentially ice v6 slash hybrid
version down the line sadly no manual is planned but it will be a rugged body on frame designed
to be affordable and fun and yes it will come in yellow
so trucks are getting more affordable but are there other fees compensated for the lower base
price we all know how destination charges which are a mandatory shipping fee can alter the price
of a new vehicle and essentially because it's a mandatory fee but it's not really priced as part
of the vehicle that depreciation hit is immediate and basically just shipping from the factory to
your dealer's lot and everybody pays it on every vehicle however we're watching manufacturers bring
down entry prices of some of these trucks and I think they realize they got a little bit greedy
and they're right pricey a lot of products but if you've been paying attention they're also
raising destination charge to offset that so Ford and GM have now elevated their destination
charges for pickups in large SUVs to $2,795
and if you can escalate it's $2,895 manufacturers of course say these fees are always evaluated to
cover shipping costs but these fees have gone up nearly 50% in the last five years for now Toyota
and Ram are a little bit less at between $2,095 and $2,595 but this is just a way to offset increased
tariffs or production costs what do you think let us know
all right before we end the show let's find out the latest in recalls
this one belongs to the Jeep crowd which affects 80,620
22 to 23 grand Cherokees and 21 to 23 grand Cherokee L SUVs which is the three row long
wheelbase version the problems this the rear coil springs might have been incorrectly installed
and may detach from the vehicle while driving jeep thinks it only affects a half percent of
those vehicles and is aware of 20 customer assistance records related to the defect along
with 284 warranty claims owners of affected grand Cherokee and grand Cherokee L models should have
already received their letters last month and if you're curious the recall is 20d and jeep
driver is looking for confirmation can either visit their dealer or input their vin in the
nitsa search tool to see if it's included that's at the website for the national highway traffic
safety administration
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About this episode
Truck news roundup with a focus on what’s coming next in the pickup and SUV world. Hyundai’s New York Auto Show tease previews a body-on-frame “Boulder” concept—37-inch tires, solid rear axle, modular tech, and rugged angles—hinting at a new midsize pickup before 2030. Ram and Fox Factory/Mopar are framed as market-testing for a future street-performance truck. Ford adds Platinum trim to Super Duty chassis cabs for 2027, boosting overlanding potential. The show also covers the returning Durango RT 392, rising destination fees, and a Jeep Grand Cherokee recall.
Hyundai Boulder concept, Ram street truck, Ford chassis cab goes upscale, 392 Dodge Durango returns, Nissan Xterra, destination fee increases, and Jeep recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
