Ram’s New Dakota Pickup Hides A Chinese Secret

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The new midsize pickup will be launched in Argentina and Brazil in the coming months, likely with a turbodiesel engine

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• Ram teases the production-ready Dakota midsize pickup for South America.
• Design stays close to the Nightfall concept, shown here in Warlock trim.
• Built on Chinese ladder-frame underpinnings, production starts in Argentina.

Ram is setting its sights on a bigger footprint in South America with a new midsize pickup that brings the Dakota name back to life. Following the reveal of the Dakota Nightfall concept, Stellantis has released the first teasers for the production model bound for Argentina and Brazil.

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The upcoming truck keeps much of the concept’s DNA, but skips on the oversized wheels, lift kit, and off-road gear for a more production-ready look. It features LED lighting front and rear, a broad grille, and pronounced fenders that give it a muscular stance, at least in these darkened teasers.

Top-Tier Warlock Trim

One of the pictures spotlights a Warlock version expected to sit near the top of the range. Details include black badging, unique decals, dark alloy wheels, and a sports bar.

Despite the unique flourishes, the profile and greenhouse of the truck can’t hide the fact it shares the same underpinnings with the Fiat Titano, Peugeot Landtrek, and the lesser-known Ram 1200, all of which have Chinese origins. Even so, the Dakota will be positioned more upmarket. This is evident from the interior photos, with nicer materials and a fancier digital cockpit compared to its siblings.

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Chinese Bones

Underneath, the Dakota rides on a ladder-frame chassis sourced from China, incorporating updates introduced last year on the domestic Changan Hunter. However, a plug-in hybrid system doesn’t appear to be on the cards.

Instead, power is expected to come from a 2.2-liter turbodiesel producing 197 hp (200 PS) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system, at least in higher trims.

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Dimensionally, the Dakota will stretch beyond the 5,028 mm (198 inches) length of the unibody Ram Rampage, sitting closer to the 5,331 mm (209.9 inches) of the Fiat Titano. That puts it directly in competition with regional heavyweights such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S10, and Volkswagen Amarok.

Production is set to begin at Stellantis’ Córdoba plant in Argentina, with an Argentine launch planned soon, followed by Brazil in 2026. Ram says more details will be revealed in the coming months.

Will America Get a Mid-size Ram?

Yes, but not this one. While this Dakota will most likely be confined with South American borders, Stellantis is also developing a different midsize pickup for the United States, due in 2027. That model will take on the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado with a body-on-frame layout and gasoline engines.

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