Because it wouldn't be the old Dakota. It would be quite a bit smaller and more efficient than a base Ram. I'm probably not being realistic when I wish for a V8, admittedly.
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Definitely won't be the old Dakota. I miss this truck some days but my Ridge is more capable and gets better mileage than the ole 3.9.

I look at the new Gladiator and say if it had a 5.7 Hemi, I'm all in. Again, it's occasional pickup too.