2020 Ram 1500 3.0L ECO DIESEL upgrades

Power ratings in this segment are much different than in the HD segment. Adding more power to the half tons generally means a reduction in MPG. There is no ceiling in the HD's for power. MPG doesn't mean as much in that HD market, but it is a big consideration in the half ton market. An example is the Nissan/Cummins diesel, their half ton makes great power, identical to the GM HD's of the early to mid 2000's. One of the biggest complaints of the Nissan half ton is MPG and payload. The more power you add, the heavier the running gear and more fuel you burn. A half ton diesel that comes too close to an HD in power and too close in MPG ratings will not be successful. There is no advantage except ride quality in buying a half ton diesel at that point. There is a balance to be struck in the half ton diesel market. Ram I think hit it spot on with their first Ecodiesel, with decent tow numbers and very good MPG.