2028 Ram Dakota
Key takeaways
- Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver MSRP$35,000–$48,000 est
- See all results for new 2028 Ram Dakota for sale near m3j 2w8
- The mid-size Dakota pickup truck is poised for a comeback, but this time it will be badged as a Ram instead of a Dodge.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and Driver MSRP$35,000–$48,000 est
See all results for new 2028 Ram Dakota for sale near m3j 2w8
The mid-size Dakota pickup truck is poised for a comeback, but this time it will be badged as a Ram instead of a Dodge. Discontinued after the 2011 model year, the previous Dakota was a major player in the mid-size truck class, and since then, the segment has seen a boom in products and consumer interest. Details are scarce, but we think Ram could drop in a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or possibly even the Hurricane turbo inline-six under the Dakota’s hood—though that powerful engine could be reserved for the SRT performance variant. Styling is likely to be similar to the full-size Ram 1500 pickup, and we expect the Dakota to be built on a truck-style, body-on-frame chassis like rivals such as the Chevy Colorado and the Ford Ranger rather than a more carlike unibody setup like the Honda Ridgeline’s. As we learn more information about the new Dakota, we’ll update this story with details.