Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) has confirmed it has no current plans to reintroduce the hallowed Hemi V8 to its local pickup range, saying the brand's new twin-turbo straight-six Hurricane engine has received positive customer and dealer feedback.

Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the updated MY25 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty lineup, RTA's Group PR Manager Joshua Dowling said the decision rests with the Ram factory in the US, where V8-powered Ram 1500s were reintroduced earlier this year after being discontinued at the end of 2023, but the company is fully committed to the new downsized petrol powertrain.

"It's not as simple as just switching the steering wheel to the other side," he explained, in reference to the fact the upgraded MY25 Ram 1500 incorporates a new electrical system t

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