2026 Dodge Ram

Think American trucks are all about the old-school V8? Think again. Welcome to the future of elite utility.

Forget everything you know about the traditional HEMI V8. The freshly released 2026 RAM 1500 DT Limited Night Edition has arrived on New Zealand shores with a complete mechanical and stylistic revolution. Under the sculpted sports hood sits the ground-breaking, state-of-the-art 3.0-litre Hurricane Inline-6 Twin-Turbo High Output (HO) petrol engine. This is not just an engine swap; it is an absolute power evolution. It punches out a jaw-dropping 403kW of power (540 hp) and a monstrous 707Nm of torque-making it the most power-dense, technologically advanced six-cylinder engine ever dropped into a RAM 1500. It produces more power per litre than the legendary supercharged HEMI Demon 170 engine, delivering V8-beating performance, instantaneous torque delivery, and a flatter, smoother power band, all while lowering emission profiles and drastically improving fuel efficiency. Dressed in the highly coveted, sinister Night Edition aesthetic, this absolute flagship truck seamlessly blends elite European supercar cabin refinement with raw, unmatched American heavy-duty capability. It represents the pinnacle of luxury driving in New Zealand.