Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Max towing number released

itguy08 wrote:

ib516 wrote:

This Ram 1500 diesel has an 8 speed auto, the same 3.55 gears (with smaller tires?), and has 240hp and 420tq.

On the mpg, it has been stated that it (the 3.0L Deisel) will exceed the 3.6L Pentastar V6/8 speed combo which is rated at 25 mpg highway. The same engine/transmission in a Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated at 30 US mpg highway. I'm thinking 28 or 29 mpg when used in a larger Ram 1500 would be a close guess.

Probably won't do much. The 8speed behind the Hemi still:
1. Gets worse fuel economy than the Ecoboost and GM while towing and not towing.Yup, by a whopping 0.5mpg.
2. Is beaten by the Ecoboost in performance both in towing and not towing. REALLY?



Lie much?:h

It will be interesting but I'm not expecting much from Chrysler. A leader they are not....

At least you're consistent and predictable in your bashing. :R

I'd argue the exact opposite. They are the class leaders in trucks right now. Highest tow rating, GVWR, GCWR and torque in the 3500 diesels. Highest hp/tq and towing in the 2014 gas 2500 & 3500s (6.4L Hemi). Air suspension added to the 2014 HDs. Only manufacturer to still offer a 6 speed standard transmission. The HDs also have two gas engines available (5.7L and 6.4L), and three power ratings and three transmissions available with the diesel. Name me another HD truck manufacturer that can say that...not GM, not Ford.

They also have the Power Wagon, which is by far the most capable factory built HD truck. Nothing like that from GM, though Ford has a "sort of similar" vehicle in the Raptor.

The current 1500s have the best interiors, industry first 8 speed automatic transmissions, innovative air suspension, and highest mpg in the 1500s (gas or diesel), they are the only light duty diesel on the market, the list goes on.

It's the competition that is playing catch up right now.