Ask TFLTruck: Ram Trucks Questions Answered - The Fast Lane
com We have received several questions for Ram trucks, so here are the most popular. We asked Ram representatives this questions during the 2015 Ram Rebel event. The short answer is: no. Ram evaluated the 5. 0L V8 Cummins engine for use in there trucks. Ram also thought that this turbo-diesel engine was too much for the light-duty 1500 truck and not quiet enough for the HD trucks. Ram continues to target fuel economy and value for the light-duty segment. While Ram HD is targeting towing and hauling capability. Will Ram make a midsize or smaller pickup truck. The short answer is: no. Ram cannot find a solid business case to invest into a midsize or smaller pickup trucks. Will the Ram Rebel come with the EcoDiesel engine option. Ram is struggling to meet the demand for the EcoDiesel engine in the 1500 lineup before the Rebel comes online. Ram also wants to see how popular the Rebel is and whether customers are asking for the turbo-diesel option. What about the 8-speed automatic in the Ram HD trucks. Source: www.tfltruck.com
