Full-size American pickup truck brand Ram has officially confirmed it will introduce its long-awaited global mid-size pickup – which could be called the Dakota , may borrow design cues from the Ram Rampage dual-cab sold in South American markets, and will do battle with the top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in Australia – but not until 2028.

Antonio Filosa, the CEO of Stellantis – which owns the Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati brand, among others – said in September that the 'Dakota' would be launched in 2027, and senior Ram executives previously said the all-new dual-cab would be sold in Australia 'one way or another'.

The announcement was made overnight as part of the largest single investment in the 100-year history of Ram parent Stellantis, which inclu

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