2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel drive review - AutoWeek
What is it. Ram, perhaps in a fit of inspiration from across town, dubbed its new diesel "EcoDiesel" -- under the principle that performance for the people is more palatable if it's disguised with "Eco" feel-goodism. Because for 2014, the Ram 1500 becomes the first light-duty truck to receive a new and shiny diesel, besting Nissan's Cummins-powered V8 Titan to market by at least a year when the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel goes on sale next January. The combination offers up 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, optimized for low-end torque and a towing capacity of 9,200 lbs. Compared to the Ram 1500's two most popular engines, expect to pay approximately $2,800 more than the 5. 7-liter Hemi V8, $4,000 more than the 3. 6-liter Pentastar V6. What can you tow with 9,200 lbs, anyway. ) After driving the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, let's just say that, like its other figures, it's… enough. Ram made sure to emphasize that the engine isn't betraying legions of Cummins fans out there, who if faced upon any uncertainty might storm into Auburn Hills, 3500 Duallies burping and blazing with the cacophony of Patton's 2nd Armored. Where the 6. 7-liter Cummins inline-six diesel snorts and rumbles, a four-wheeled Harley-Davidson (that can trailer behind it up to 38 Road Kings), the 1500's Italian diesel is quiet,. Source: autoweek.com
