Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been rumored to be working on a new pickup truck for its Ram brand that will carry the Dakota nameplate. But while the company has not said anything about a new truck model scheduled for release in North America, Ram did introduce a small pickup truck for its market in the south.
The Ram 700, also known as a rebadged version of the Fiat Strada, was recently launched for Mexico and the rest of Latin America. While the overall styling is far from the conventional small pickup, the vehicle packs a punch in terms of specs.
It comes with SLT and Laramie trims, which are both powered by a 1.4-liter inline-four engine that delivers 84 horsepower, as well as the range-topping Big Horn variant equipped with a 1.3-liter turbo-four engine that makes up to 98 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a manual transmission and come with a front-wheel-drive.
The model also boasts of a 1,600-pound payload and a maximum towing capacity of 800 pounds. While it may not seem much for the average American requirement for pickup trucks, it’s still worth the fuss.
In fact, the word is out that automakers in the US are interested in the small pickup truck segment. One brand rumored to release its version of the vehicle is Ford with the yet-to-be-confirmed Maverick. The Ram 700, or what others believe might be named the Dakota if it debuts in the US, could very well turn out to be FCA’s entry in the segment.
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