2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel prices way over a Hemi V-Eight
The third-generation EcoDiesel engine will not be an affordable possibility when it arrives underneath the hoods of 2020 Ram 1500s within the fourth quarter of 2019.
The oil-burner possibility will value an additional $four,995 over the bottom three.6-liter V-6 mild-hybrid engine, bringing the entire to $38,585 together with vacation spot. It would additionally carry a $three,000 premium over the mild-hybrid 5.7-liter Hemi V-Eight.
Ram’s EcoDiesel is a three.Zero-liter V-6 turbodiesel that produces 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. Will probably be paired with an Eight-speed computerized transmission and supplied with rear- or four-wheel drive.
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Whereas the turbodiesels from Chevrolet and Ford each supply decrease towing scores than the out there V-8s and Ford’s twin-turbo three.5-liter V-6, the Ram EcoDiesel can tow as much as 12,560 kilos, a mere 190 kilos lower than the Ram 1500’s most towing ranking. The max payload with the EcoDiesel is a stout 2,040 kilos, additionally practically matching the Ram 1500’s max payload ranking of two,320 kilos.
The EcoDiesel can be an possibility for each Ram 1500 patrons can think about, even the off-road-ready Insurgent.
Ram hasn’t launch gas economic system scores but, however Ram spokesman Dave Elshoff instructed Motor Authority the third-generation EcoDiesel can be extra environment friendly than the outgoing engine. That engine was as much as 29 % extra gas environment friendly on the freeway than the 5.7-liter V-Eight.
How does the brand new EcoDiesel carry out? Try first drive evaluate of the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel on our sister web site The Automotive Connection on Tuesday.
