What is RAM 1500 EcoDiesel?

New RAM 1500 light-duty trucks are equipped with RAM EcoDiesel engines. The RAM 1500 EcoDiesel reviews all praise RAM for the efficiency and power built into the 1500. By combining the strengths of gas and diesel engines, RAM EcoDiesel technology is able to maximize fuel efficiency while boosting raw power.

Wondering what the RAM EcoDiesel towing capacity can bring to your Logansport job sites? Read this guide from Twin Lakes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to explore the range of RAM EcoDiesel engines!

What is RAM EcoDiesel Technology?

RAM light-duty pickup trucks have been available with RAM 1500 EcoDiesel technology since 2014. Since then, top engineers at RAM have fine-tuned the EcoDiesel powertrain, successfully boosting performance and efficiency with each new model year. You can expect highlights like:

• Active Air® Grille Shutters
• Aluminum twin-cam heads
• State-of-the-art clean diesel technology
• Compacted graphite iron block
• B20 biodiesel compatibility

RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Review: Engine Power

Gasoline simply can’t match diesel when it comes to engine power — and there’s a good reason for that! Diesel engines use high compression rather than spark plugs to ignite fuel, which causes full combustion of the fuel to occur almost instantly. That quick combustion translates to more energy, increased torque, and better RAM EcoDiesel towing capacity on the road in Monon! RAM EcoDiesel specs you can count on for the 3.0L engine include:

• 240 horsepower
• 420 lb-ft of torque
• 9,290-lb max towing capacity

RAM EcoDiesel MPG

In general, the RAM EcoDiesel MPG is higher than fuel economy estimates for gas engines, producing better efficiency on and off the highway. That’s due to high-torque performance that delivers more power per gallon than gasoline. No matter which cab size you need, your RAM EcoDiesel MPG will be consistently excellent! Recent best-in-class fuel economy estimates include:

• RAM EcoDiesel 4×2 MPG – 29 mpg highway, 21 mpg city
• RAM EcoDiesel 4×4 MPG – 27 mpg highway, 21 mpg city

Test Drive a 2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel in Monticello!

Explore RAM 1500 EcoDiesel reviews with us to learn more about specs like the RAM EcoDiesel mpg, across the full RAM 1500 trim lineup! Questions about finding the right RAM 1500 for your needs in Rensselaer? The knowledgeable team at Twin Lakes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can help you select the trim level and options to maximize your RAM 1500 towing capacity. No matter which trim you choose, your RAM 1500 comes equipped with the feature-filled Uconnect® infotainment system.  Contact us to set up a test drive with your favorite 1500 in our inventory!