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Ram Unveils Dakota Nightfall Concept Ahead of 2026 Argentina Production

Production of the ladder-frame, diesel-powered Dakota Nightfall is set to begin in Córdoba in 2026 for Latin America.

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Overview

  • Ram revealed the Dakota Nightfall concept at a São Paulo event, featuring TRX-inspired styling with full-width LED lighting, amber bonnet markers, and raised suspension with beadlock wheels.
  • The body-on-frame midsize pickup uses ladder-frame architecture derived from the Chinese Changan/Kaicene F70 and shares its underpinnings with the Fiat Titano and Peugeot Landtrek.
  • Stellantis confirmed that the production model will be built at its Córdoba Assembly Plant in Argentina for sale across Latin American markets starting in 2026.
  • The Nightfall is expected to be powered by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine delivering about 197 hp and 450 Nm, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4WD.
  • Ram of North America clarified that the South American concept is not a preview of its U.S. midsize truck, which remains slated for Belvidere in 2027 on a separate STLA Frame–derived platform.