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Ram Confirms Dakota Name for Midsize Pickup, Toledo Production Targeted

The revived name comes with plans for a body-on-frame truck built in Ohio.

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.