Hemi V8 returns to Ram 2500 as buyers abandon smaller trucks
Ram's heavy-duty sales jumped 92.1% in 12 months as customers buy bigger models.
Ram Trucks Australia brought the Hemi V8 engine back to its lineup, but not in the smaller Ram 1500 where it was dropped in 2024. The Hemi V8 returned first in the larger Ram 2500 Warlock.
Australian buyers are moving from smaller pickups to heavier-duty trucks, reflecting a growing trend. Ram reported heavy-duty sales of 703 vehicles so far in 2026, up 92.1 per cent year-on-year.
Customers are upgrading from 1500 models to 2500s or stepping up from large SUVs to handle bigger caravans and boats. The company is adding stock to meet demand.
- 92.1 per cent year-on-year
- Sales growth
- 703 vehicles in 2026
- Heavy-duty sales
- 6700kg with gooseneck
- Warlock towing capacity
- 2015
- Last V8 Ram pickup
Why it mattersShows how Australian buyers are shifting toward larger, more capable vehicles for work and recreation.
AustraliaMore heavy-duty truck options and more competition in the Australian pickup market.
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