Overview
- Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed the upcoming midsize pickup will be called the Ram Dakota.
- Stellantis assigned production to the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio after earlier plans for Belvidere, Illinois shifted.
- Recent reporting places the start of production in 2028 following an earlier 2027 target, though at least one outlet now cites 2027.
- Coverage indicates a body-on-frame layout likely aligned with Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator underpinnings, with final specs still unannounced.
- Kuniskis has suggested multiple propulsion options, including gasoline and a possible plug-in hybrid, and indicated an entry price around $40,000.