Coming soonExpected 2028
Ram Dakota · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Ram Dakota Midsize Pickup: Coming to Elgin CDJR
Ram is reviving the Dakota name for a new midsize pickup. Stellantis says its new midsize truck will be built at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio with launch timing expected in 2028, and Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has said it needs to cost less than $40,000.
2028Expected launch (Stellantis)
Toledo, OHPlanned assembly plant
Under $40kPrice target (Ram CEO)
MidsizePickup class
What do we know about the new Ram Dakota?
The basics only. At Stellantis' Investor Day on May 21, 2026, Ram confirmed the Dakota name for a midsize pickup, said it will be the most powerful truck in its class and put its price under $40,000. Stellantis said in October 2025 that the midsize truck will be built at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, alongside the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, with launch expected in 2028. Engines, dimensions and trims have not been announced.
What has been announced
| Item | What has been announced |
|---|---|
| Name | Dakota, confirmed at Stellantis' Investor Day on May 21, 2026 |
| Size | Midsize pickup |
| Price target | Under $40,000, according to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis |
| Plant | Toledo Assembly Complex, Toledo, Ohio (Stellantis, October 2025) |
| Launch | Expected in 2028 (Stellantis) |
| Engines, trims and specifications | Not announced |
Ram has not released specifications.
Timing
- October 14, 2025Stellantis announces an all-new midsize truck for the Toledo Assembly Complex, with launch expected in 2028
- May 21, 2026Ram confirms the Dakota name at Stellantis' Investor Day
- 2028Expected launch
Some outlets report an earlier arrival as a 2028 model year truck. Stellantis' own guidance is launch timing in 2028.
Want a Ram Dakota?
The Dakota is still years away and has not been priced or opened for orders. Ask the sales team to let you know when Ram releases details. This page checks Elgin CDJR's new-vehicle inventory each time it loads and switches to a shop link when the first Dakota is listed.
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Part of a bigger Ram lineup
Ram Dakota
Midsize pickup priced under $40,000, expected in 2028.
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Ram Ramcharger
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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee
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Pickups at Elgin CDJR today
Ram Dakota FAQ
When is the new Ram Dakota coming out?
Stellantis says launch timing is expected in 2028. Ram has not announced an on-sale date.
How much will the Ram Dakota cost?
Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has said the Dakota needs to cost less than $40,000. Official pricing has not been announced.
Where will the Ram Dakota be built?
Stellantis says its all-new midsize truck will be built at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, which also builds the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.
What midsize pickup can I buy now?
The Jeep Gladiator is the midsize pickup in the Jeep and Ram lineup today.
Get Ram Dakota updates from Elgin CDJR
Tell the sales team you want to hear when the Ram Dakota arrives. Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W Lake St in Streamwood, near Elgin, Bartlett and Schaumburg.
Sources
Specifications, prices and dates are the manufacturers' announcements and the named press reports as of October 22, 2026. They can change before launch.
- Stellantis to invest $13 billion to grow in the United States, Stellantis, Oct. 14, 2025
- Ram is bringing back the Dakota and a new compact truck, both under $40,000, The Drive, May 21, 2026