27 mpg COMBINED rating.LINK"And after a stint on the long and lazy Pacific Coast Highway, we hit a mixture of 22.3 mpg. This was an average figure for us, though one member in our Ram 1500 motorcade hit an applause-worthy 27 mpg."LINK 2Should be good for ~30 mpg hwy.

If it has the proper GVWR, that diesel maybe a perfect choice for those of us with smaller 5ers

orlandimal wrote:If it has the proper GVWR, that diesel maybe a perfect choice for those of us with smaller 5ersThats what I was originally hoping for, but it doesn't seem like they increased payload at all, so VERY doubtful to tow a fiver. This seems like a GREAT engine for the average half ton user. Great mileage, can go to the home improvement store, can pull an average travel trailer. While its not what I would have hoped for (maybe the diesel Titan will have 2000+ lbs payload), it sure seems like a great idea and I am interested to see it in action.

That's about the only complaint I have right now with the Eco... I've had it almost a year and put 24k miles on it in that time. My lifetime average MPG is just under 16 MPG (I'm never in the 55 MPH sweet spot). 90% of the time it is in DD mode, which has caused me to ponder a second car for the brunt of that duty as I put about $400/mo of fuel in right now.

eluwak wrote:That's about the only complaint I have right now with the Eco... I've had it almost a year and put 24k miles on it in that time. My lifetime average MPG is just under 16 MPG (I'm never in the 55 MPH sweet spot). 90% of the time it is in DD mode, which has caused me to ponder a second car for the brunt of that duty as I put about $400/mo of fuel in right now.This sure makes me glad I still have my '04.5 2500 CTD and use it as a DD mostly and as a TV for my 5er.

And, the RAM haters will be here in 5.....4.......3.......2......1

Ram 1500 EcoDeisel mpg figures released | Good Sam Community

itguy08
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
45Ricochet wrote:
BillyW wrote:
Bionic Man wrote:
Just bumping back up for the sake of itguy.

Totally evil! ;)

LMAO :B Running the IT Guy, err blue kool-aid drinker off the rails. Just wait and I repeat WAIT for the Ford F150 diesel to come out. It will be better than sliced bread :R then.

Again if/when Ford or GM puts a Diesel in their 150/1500 I'll still say ho hum and not think it is great.

Oh, and no need to bump it, I'm subscribed.
45Ricochet
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
BillyW wrote:
Bionic Man wrote:
Just bumping back up for the sake of itguy.

Totally evil! ;)

LMAO :B Running the IT Guy, err blue kool-aid drinker off the rails. Just wait and I repeat WAIT for the Ford F150 diesel to come out. It will be better than sliced bread :R then.
TurnThePage
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
Bionic Man wrote:
Just bumping back up for the sake of itguy.

Totally evil! ;)
itguy08
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
wilber1 wrote:
Jeez, it's amazing how people will hope something new and different will fail. I'm thinking one of the biggest obstacles to innovation must be fanatical brand loyalty.

I'd say the same thing if Ford or GM came out with this. It will be interesting to see the sales #'s.
wilber1
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
Jeez, it's amazing how people will hope something new and different will fail. I'm thinking one of the biggest obstacles to innovation must be fanatical brand loyalty.

If only we had Europe's emission standards and ULSD fuel, we could have things like this.

SQ5

1-100 MPH in 12.3
itguy08
Explorer
Oct 02, 2013
Bionic Man wrote:
ib516 wrote:
Well, pickuptrucks.com tested one, and they got 21-22 mpg city, and 28 mpg hwy at 65-70 mph.

LINKY

Where are the naysayers now?

Just bumping back up for the sake of itguy.

What do you want me to say? Still not impressed given the premium for the Diesel engine, the increased fuel costs, and the slight increase in MPG. And the crap-tastic economy it gets towing a "Streamlined" light boat.

I predict it will sell OK but be on the level of the Diesel Jeeps.

And let's see the EPA #s...
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Oct 02, 2013
ib516 wrote:
Well, pickuptrucks.com tested one, and they got 21-22 mpg city, and 28 mpg hwy at 65-70 mph.

LINKY

Where are the naysayers now?

Just bumping back up for the sake of itguy.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Oct 01, 2013
ib516 wrote:
Well, pickuptrucks.com tested one, and they got 21-22 mpg city, and 28 mpg hwy at 65-70 mph.

LINKY

Where are the naysayers now?
I would have guessed the numbers should be what you said or why buy a diesel. good news.
chevman
spoon059
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2013
Article wrote:
It's worth mentioning that the EcoDiesel will have a maximum tow rating of 9,200 pounds, will only be offered with 3.42:1 gears and will have the same payload ratings as a similarly equipped half-ton Ram with the 5.7-liter Hemi. Because of packaging, the EcoDiesel will weigh a touch more than a Hemi-equipped Ram 1500 and will have a $2,800 premium.

I'm disappointed that it will have the same low payload, but the price sounds right. The other article mentioned 27 mpg on the highway based upon their testing. EPA numbers won't officially be announced until November, so it is still all speculation at this point. For the average half ton buyer this sounds like a great deal.

Figure GM 5.3 2wd gets 20
Ford 5.0 2wd gets 21

The Ram expects to get 30% higher fuel economy for $2800 more. It will take some time to pay that difference back with highway driving, but not a terribly long time depending upon local diesel prices compared to gas prices.

I would like higher mileage to justify the cost, personally, or at least a higher payload. I'm curious what type of mileage to expect towing though. If it gets 15 or 16 mpg towing a 7000 lbs trailer vs 9 or 10 mpg in a gas motor then the differences start becoming more important for someone who takes long distance trips with an average travel trailer.
ib516
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2013
Well, pickuptrucks.com tested one, and they got 21-22 mpg city, and 28 mpg hwy at 65-70 mph.

LINKY

Where are the naysayers now?