Through spy information provided by overseas media, we learned that the Ram Dakota, a great pickup truck, is returning to the market and has also undergone some major upgrades that make it a top competitor to cars like the Ford F-150 or any Chevrolet pickup.
The Dakotas are a very reliable mid-size pickup truck that is larger than the compact Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S-10 and lower than full-size pickups such as Dodge's own Ram. The first model was introduced at the end of 1986 as a 1987 model with an optional V8 engine. From its launch until 2010, it was sold under the Dogge brand and in its final year under the Ram brand.
But heavy machines like it fell in sales after the market crash in 2008. Later, due to the reduced demand for compact trucks, the Dodge Ram Dakota was discontinued in 2011.
Back on this upcoming new car, regarding its specifications and details, automakers are currently hard to come by to avoid giving any competitors an undue advantage. However, with the average horsepower of most Ram/Dodge trucks on the market today and the Dakota discontinued in 2011 (which can reach 300 horsepower under the right conditions), the new car may be equipped with an in-line six-cylinder engine, and the horsepower may be between 240-285.
At the same time, it will also be more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient than previous Ram trucks. In response to the call of environmental awareness in this era, the new car club adopts the automaker's "eVolt" technology, which is suitable for hybrid or diesel power.
The new car is likely to borrow a lot from the larger Ram 1500, including high-end interior materials and advanced technology, such as a 12-inch infotainment system with Uconnect 5 software; and modern security features such as large sunroofs, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated seats, wireless phone chargers, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and digital instrument clusters.
The form factor may have a similar appearance to the Ram 1500, with a matching grille design and LED headlights. It also has different colors, bumper and wheel designs to highlight its difference.
In addition to looking very similar to the Ram 1500, the new car may also borrow a lot from another predecessor, the Ram 700 (the 700 was Ram's first "ultra-small" pickup truck).
Finally: No matter what form the new car eventually takes, it's undeniable that the Ram Dakota will definitely be back in service as the ford and chevrolet pickup trucks, the most potent long-term competitors.