Ram 2500 Warlock might bring the Hemi V8 back to Australia, will New Zealand also get it?  – Auto Trader NZ

Ram Trucks Australia have filed a homologation document for a new 2500 model, dubbed the ‘Warlock’.

Aside from the strange naming convention, the other notable part of this new American truck is the fact it is powered by a 6.4-litre V8 engine. 

This engine produces 305kW/582Nm, which is significantly down (torque-wise) on the 6.7-litre diesel Cummins offered on both sides of the Tasman.

The big straight six produces 313kW/1152Nm, almost double the torque output. 

Despite this lack of Newton’s metres, the Warlock is still rated to tow up to 4.5-tonne in Australia, according to the documents. 

Pair this with the 33-inch all-terrain tyres that it rides on, and it looks like Ram Trucks is trying to offer this model as an affordable off-roader. 

Ram Trucks New Zealand currently offers both the 2500 and 3500 with the Cummins turbo diesel engine. 

The last V8-powered Rams finished here in late 2024, and were then replaced by the Hurricane-powered 1500s. 

NZ Autocar has reached out to Ram Trucks New Zealand to ask whether or not we can expect this V8-powered 2500 to make it to our shores.