Ram is coming back to the midsize truck segment, and the confirmation came straight from the top. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares publicly confirmed he had already seen the clay model for the 2027 Ram midsize truck — and called it “beautiful.” After a 15-year absence from the segment, Ram is returning with something serious. Here is everything we know so far.
What Stellantis Has Officially Confirmed
Ram exited the midsize truck segment in 2012 when the Dakota was discontinued. For over a decade, loyal Ram buyers who wanted a smaller, more nimble truck had nowhere to go within the brand. That changes in 2027.
Stellantis has officially confirmed a midsize Ram truck is in development and targeting a 2027 launch window. The CEO’s clay model comment is significant because it places development well beyond the concept phase — clay models represent a late-stage design milestone that happens well into a production program. When a CEO is signing off on clay models, a production date is no longer speculative. It is scheduled.
Stellantis has also confirmed billions committed to North American manufacturing. The midsize Ram is part of that investment picture, targeting a segment that has become one of the fastest-growing in the entire pickup category.
Platform and Positioning: Taking On the Tacoma and Colorado
The midsize truck segment is fiercely competitive. The Toyota Tacoma has owned it for decades, and the Chevrolet Colorado returned in 2023 with a complete redesign aimed squarely at dominating the segment. Ford has the Ranger. Hyundai and Kia are pushing into it with the Santa Cruz and a rumored truck of their own. Ram entering the fight will intensify competition at every level.
Based on available intelligence, the 2027 Ram midsize is expected to share architecture with the broader Stellantis truck platform, optimized for a shorter wheelbase and lighter curb weight than the Ram 1500. Think crew cab standard, competitive towing and payload numbers, available 4WD, and the kind of off-road variant that has made the TRX and Ram 1500 popular with enthusiasts.
Ram’s positioning will likely emphasize performance, capability, and Mopar DNA — the same formula that worked for the 1500. If they can deliver on that promise in a sub-$50,000 package, they will have a real competitor from day one.
Powertrain Speculation: Hurricane I6 or Turbocharged Four?
The powertrain question is where things get interesting. Two strong candidates have emerged from the rumor mill.
The Stellantis Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six is the most exciting option. In Standard Output form it makes 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. That number would be breathtaking in a midsize truck — it would dramatically outpower any Tacoma, Colorado, or Ranger currently on the market. A Hurricane-powered midsize Ram would not just compete in the segment; it would redefine what a midsize truck can do.
The more likely base powertrain is a turbocharged four-cylinder. Stellantis has a Hurricane four-cylinder sibling in confirmed development — a smaller-displacement turbo four that would provide better fuel economy and a lower entry price. This would give the midsize Ram a base powertrain competitive with the Tacoma’s turbocharged four and the Colorado’s turbo-four option, with a Hurricane I6 as the performance upgrade path.
Either way, the powertrain lineup is expected to be modern, efficient, and capable of running on regular fuel — one of the key advantages Stellantis has demonstrated with the Hurricane architecture.
Why Ram Returning to Midsize Is a Big Deal
When the Dakota was discontinued in 2012, it left a gap in the Ram lineup that the brand never filled. For fifteen years, buyers who wanted a Ram but did not need a full-size 1500 had no choice but to go elsewhere. That is a massive amount of lost sales and brand loyalty.
The midsize segment has grown dramatically in that time. The Tacoma alone consistently sells 250,000+ units per year in the United States. The segment as a whole represents hundreds of thousands of annual buyers — buyers who are currently not driving Rams. That changes in 2027.
For the Ram brand, this is not just a volume play. It is a statement. A stylish, performance-oriented midsize truck with Mopar DNA, modern tech, and Hurricane power options signals that Stellantis is serious about the North American truck market at every size tier.
The Aftermarket Opportunity Is Huge
Every time a new truck platform launches, the aftermarket follows. And the Ram aftermarket is one of the most vibrant in the truck world. Widebody kits, fender flares, carbon fiber hoods, suspension lifts, sport exhaust systems, wheel and tire upgrades — the community around Ram trucks invests heavily in customization.
A new midsize Ram will trigger the same wave. From day one, enthusiasts will be looking for fender flares, lift kits, and wheel fitments. Off-road builds will start immediately. Track builds will follow.
Vicrez is preparing for the 2027 Ram midsize launch. When it arrives, Vicrez will have aftermarket parts and VCORSA performance tires ready to ship. VCORSA tires are available in sizes suited for truck applications, delivering track-tested grip in an all-season compound. Whether you are building a daily driver, a weekend off-road rig, or a performance street truck, Vicrez will be the first stop for parts.
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