Looking for a mid-size truck and no other existing model suits you? Well, the leading truckmaker has a surprise. The 2023 Ram Dakota comeback is a hot topic and we might see the premiere soon.
But, we still don’t know too much about the new Dakota. First of all, is it going to be a mid-size model? Well, the Jeep Gladiator is holding that spot. But, it is not going to be the first time to see the competition between models coming from the same carmaker. We all know about Chevy twins, and even the FCA is delivering mechanical twins in some other segments.
At this point, it is also possible to see the 2023 Ram Dakota as a compact truck. Ford Maverick is going to test the market. We hear that Chevrolet is responding with Nova Montana or S-10. FCA is also looking for a piece of pie. Outside the US, Ram 700 is available. But, for North America, a familiar name could be in the mix.
2023 Ram Dakota vs Jeep Gladiator
For a long time, FCA had no representative in the mid-size truck segment. Now, there is Gladiator, bringing back Jeep pickup after 30 years. But, this vehicle is not something fans were hoping to see, especially equipped with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine. So, the 2023 Ram Dakota is going to be an old nameplate coming back to compete with Ford Ranger and other mid-size models. The company believes it will have more chances than the Gladiator.
On the other hand, the 2023 Dakota is about to use the same powertrains as its mechanical twin. A V6 petrol is the famous Pentastar engine. Besides a 3.6-liter displacement, engineers might add a turbo-four unit. A 3.0-liter diesel is not going to be available for Dodge Ram Dakota, since its size is more suitable for Ram 1500.
Compact Truck
The pickup segment is again on the map. SUVs threatened to kill this class with the versatility those vehicles are offering. But, recent years are showing not only the recovery but also the growth of the truck segment. Expansions goes in both ways. General Motors already brought back light-duty chassis trucks of Series 4 and 5. Ram is about to do the same. At the other end, there is an expansion as well. Ford Maverick is the new small pickup. Main rivals should respond quickly. The 2023 Ram Dakota might be the answer.
2023 Ram Dakota Release Date
FCA will have to react fast. The situation in the truck world changes quickly and the 2023 Ram Dakota has to appear soon. The premiere of the pickup must happen in the first half of 2022, so the fans can be aware of its arrival. It will turn the attention to Dakota, and buyers will wait with ordering other models, such as Maverick. FCA is becoming a serious threat to Ford and the return of Dakota should be another step in this three-way war, where GM is already losing the pace.