It’s interesting to look at this little-known part of Dodge’s past because the Rampage will return as a small unibody truck for South American markets called the Rampage in 2024. Ford’s Bronco, Maverick, and Lightning; Chevrolet’s Blazer, Dodge’s Dart and Hornet; Land Rover’s Defender; Jeep’s Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Gladiator; and GMC’s Hummer (which is a brand that was brought back as a GMC vehicle) are all examples of automakers that have brought back discontinued nameplates or models. The Rampage wasn’t the first of its kind. It was a unibody coupe utility with an open bed in the back that made it look like a truck. The Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino came out before it in 1957 and 1959, respectively. The first Dodge Rampage came out after it in 1982. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether it’s a real car. The 1980s were alive and well in The Rampage, with mullets, sweatbands, and many jeans. It was both beautiful and disgusting in every way. Chrysler made the Dodge Rampage from 1982 to 1984. That’s only three years, a little short in the grand scheme. The Belvidere Assembly Plant is where the Rampage was put together. A version with a new name, the Plymouth Scamp, was only offered in 1983.
