I hate that they gave it the "Eco" name. They shouldn't have played up the economy part. I can make a list of things to love about the engine that don't include economy.
That said, I am very pleased with the mix of ability vs. economy. In 30k miles I've averaged 16.3 mpg. This includes 10k miles of towing! In the last 2k miles of work commute, I'm at 18.8 mpg. It's not city and not highway. On freeway trips I tend to get about 19.8 mpg. Come on...those are fantastic numbers for a 6k pound crew cab, 4x4 with 3.73 towing gears.
All that and I can tow my 7k pound TT on the interstate at 1600rpm. I climb most hills at 2500rpm and only a few of the steepest mountains have needed more than that.
I could care less for the little green leaf badge on the side. It is not the focus of this engine.
