The Ram 1500 was redesigned for 2020 and, to add to its impressive specifications, all trim levels of the 2020 Ram 1500 are now available with a new EcoDiesel engine. This engine provides more power than previous versions, is more fuel efficient, and has an increased towing capacity. Here are some of the game-changing features of the 1500 EcoDiesel.
Powertrain
The EcoDiesel is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque to the rear or all four wheels. It’s matched with a class-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission which employs a mild hybrid system that optimizes shift changes for performance, drivability, and efficiency. For the first time, the diesel engine is available for the Ram Rebel off-road oriented truck.
Performance
Improved fuel efficiency means that the EcoDiesel engine in rear-wheel drive models will return up to 22 mpg around the city while, for highway driving, you’ll get up to 32 mpg. When equipped with a full 33-gallon fuel tank, you can travel more than 1,000 miles without filling up. With four-wheel drive, you can get up to 21 mpg for city driving and 29 mpg on the highway which are solid figures for a truck the size of the Ram 1500.
When properly equipped, vehicles with the EcoDiesel engine have a maximum towing capacity of 12,560 pounds. Competitors with diesel engines from GMC and Chevrolet can only manage up to 9,100 pounds, while the Ford F-150 only pulls up to 11,500 pounds.
Trim Levels
The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is offered in Tradesman, Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited trim levels. You can opt for a quad cab with a 6-foot-4-inch long bed or a crew cab with the long bed or a 5-foot-7-inch short bed.
Tradesman models have black bumpers and grille, daytime running lights, 18-inch steel wheels, heated power door mirrors, and a cargo box light. Inside you’ll find durable vinyl seating for six, push-button start, cruise control, a 3.5-inch driver information display, a 5-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi hot spot, voice command with Bluetooth, and six-speaker audio.
Big Horn adds chrome bumpers, a chrome-accented grille, fog lights, alloy wheels, cloth seats, a 60/40 split rear bench, and a leather-bound steering wheel. The off-road specialist Rebel has unique rugged exterior styling, a sport performance hood, all terrain tires, skid plates, LED front and rear lights, unique interior accents, a 7-inch information display, a 115-volt power outlet, and satellite radio.
Laramie trim offers, auto-dimming door mirrors with puddle lamps, leather seating, heated and ventilated power adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, memory functions, an additional rear 115-volt power outlet, and an 8.4-inch touch screen.
The Longhorn features 20-inch wheels, a spray-in bedliner, heated reclining rear seats, and a navigation system. The top-of-the-range Limited gives you power running boards, premium leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, and a 12-inch touch screen.
For more information about the superb features of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, contact Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today.
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