New Colorado diesel report.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/10/2016-chevrolet-colorado-diesel-first-drive.html Looks like GM got it right.
Forum Discussion
rjstractor wrote:spoon059 wrote:
The "problem" with the Ram manual is that you get lower HP and a lot lower torque with the manual G56 transmission. All things being equal power wise, more people might buy a manual... I don't know.
I doubt they would. The main reason the manual version has lower hp and torque is to preserve the drivetrain in the lower gears. Not everyone has enough common sense to not floor in in first or second gear with a full load on a steep hill. With the auto the computer can do the thinking and prevent drivetrain damage. I suppose Ram could follow what the HD truck manufacturers have done and allow full HP and torque only when cruise control is engaged.
I never said they would. That is why its a "problem" for manual buyers.... you get a manual, but lose some HP and 200+ lbs/ft of torque in the process.
