Dodge Ram Market Index1981-Present

About the Dodge Ram

The Dodge Ram—which officially became the standalone RAM brand in 2009—has spent the last decade establishing itself as Australia's premier full-size pickup, with the 2026 model year marking a high-tech shift toward the "Hurricane" twin-turbo inline-six engine family. In the current Australian market, market values for the 2026 RAM 1500 range from approximately $119,950 AUD for the base Big Horn to $159,950 AUD for the high-output Limited, while the heavy-duty RAM 2500 Laramie sits at a steady $172,950 AUD. The brand’s immense desirability is anchored in its class-leading 4.5-tonne (and up to 8-tonne for the 2500) braked towing capacity and a "business class" interior that outclasses traditional mid-size utes. The buyer pool has evolved into a lucrative mix of affluent "grey nomads" towing large caravans, commercial heavy-haulers, and a growing segment of luxury-lifestyle buyers who value the RAM's massive road presence and locally remanufactured right-hand-drive quality. Despite the transition to six-cylinder power, the 2026 market remains robust, with the final HEMI V8 units and the newly trademarked TRX SRT super-ute (boasting 579kW) acting as highly liquid, blue-chip assets for those seeking the ultimate in American muscle utility.