MotorTrend Tests the 1500's

APT wrote:
I don't understand why Hybridhunter dismisses the subjective feel of driving any vehicle with peak torque in the 2000rpm range like the Ecoboosts and every turbocharged diesel. It is very pleasant to accelerate briskly when peak torque is right where then engine typically runs, 1500-2500rpm. No waiting for double, triple gear downshifts (or 5 gears in an 8-spd), just boost - now. I understand the economics of a diesel don't make sense for 95% of even half ton owners.

This is primarily why I bought an Ecoboost, and why I would consider the Ecodiesel if I were shopping today. I find turbo charged engines, gas or diesel, more pleasant to drive, and far, far more pleasant to tow with. I will happily pay a premium for that characteristic. If it happens to get better mpg while doing so, well, that's great.

Towing with my N/A 5.3 becomes so tiresome (especially after becoming accustomed to tow with a diesel and now the Ecoboost), with all the revving and downshifting and all of that. I much prefer 1800 rpm and 6th gear, even if I'm not going any faster!