New Details Emerge On Ram’s Upcoming Midsize Pickup

Ram is officially gearing up to re-enter the midsize pickup market, and fresh details are shedding light on what’s to come. Following Stellantis’ recent $13 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations, we’ve learned that the long-awaited Ram midsize truck will roll off the line at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. The same facility currently produces the Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator.

Originally, Stellantis had planned to build the new pickup at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois. However, revised plans confirm the truck will be assembled at Toledo North, not South, as many expected. The South side of the complex handles Gladiator production, while the North side — where Wrangler is built — will now host Ram’s midsize contender.

Our sources close to the United Auto Workers (UAW) have confirmed that pilot production is slated to begin in March 2027, ahead of a full launch as a 2028 model year vehicle. Stellantis expects to move up to 100,000 units annually, a figure strong enough to justify adding a third shift at the plant. That addition is projected to create over 900 new jobs, and Stellantis plans to recall laid-off workers before opening up external hiring — a move that reinforces its commitment to American workers.

Perhaps the biggest revelation is that this new Ram will ride on a body-on-frame (BoF) platform, just like its larger sibling, the Ram 1500. Something we discussed back in July. However, it won’t share its underpinnings directly with the Jeep Gladiator. Instead, it will feature its own unique chassis design — developed specifically for the new truck — to help differentiate it from Jeep’s off-road-focused model while still delivering rugged strength and versatility.

With a $400 million investment in the Toledo Assembly Complex, Stellantis is betting big on Ram’s midsize return. While details like the name, powertrain options, and trim lineup are still under wraps, all signs point to this being a serious rival to the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma.

Stellantis also intends to continue investing in its Toledo operations, as previously announced in January. This includes additional technologies and decisive product actions for both the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator, as well as additional components critical to production at the Toledo Machining Plant.

Expect more details to surface as development ramps up and the 2027 pilot builds begin — but one thing’s for certain: Ram is ready to reclaim its piece of the midsize truck market.