- 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pricing starts at $36,890, plus $1,695 destination
- New Ram 1500 EcoDiesel produces the highest half-ton diesel torque at 480 lb-ft and highest half-ton diesel towing capacity at 12,560 lbs
- Ram 1500 Rebel now available with EcoDiesel option for the first time
- Ram focused on establishing powertrain technology leadership in the truck segment
- Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control, off-road capability, ease of entry and exit, cargo-loading effort, and features automatic load leveling
Ram Truck announced pricing for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3-L V-6 EcoDiesel engine with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $36,890 for the Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD, plus $1,695 destination.
The EcoDiesel is a $4,995 option, or $3,000 premium over the 5.7-L HEMI V-8 eTorque ($3,300 on Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Rebel, and Laramie base models).
“The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel offers the best torque and towing among all half-ton diesel trucks,” Reid Bigland, head of Ram Brand, says. “Now with a 10-year track record, the Ram brand has emerged as a truck powertrain technology leader. Overall, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has outstanding pick-up truck capability and is truly in a class of its own.”
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is available across all models and configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel.
The Ram 1500’s all-new 3-L V-6 EcoDiesel leads the half-ton pickup truck segment in torque with 480 lb-ft and diesel towing capability of 12,560 lbs.
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is also offered with the second-generation 3-L EcoDiesel. Pricing for the Ram 1500 Classic EcoDiesel (Crew Cab 4×2) starts at $39,140, plus destination.
Fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to when trucks go on sale early in the fourth quarter of this year.
ALL-NEW ECODIESEL ENGINE
The third generation of the turbocharged EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower along with superb fuel economy and minimal noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
In the 2020 Ram 1500, the 3-L EcoDiesel V-6 is rated at 480 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm, a 14% increase from the previous-generation EcoDiesel V-6, that peaks 400 rpm earlier. Horsepower increases 8% to 260 hp at 3,600 rpm.
Changes contributing to the EcoDiesel’s improved fuel economy performance are:
- A new-generation water-cooled turbocharger with variable geometry is more efficient and provides improved response as engine rpms rise and fall.
- Redesigned intake ports improve engine performance and fuel economy.
- The EcoDiesel receives a dual, high-pressure and low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system. The existing high-pressure EGR with cooling exhaust gases drawn from the exhaust manifold is augmented with a low-pressure EGR system that draws exhaust gases after they exit the diesel particulate filter. The addition of cooler, low-pressure exhaust gas makes a significant contribution to improved fuel economy and lower oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
- The compression ratio is changed to 16:1, from 16.5:1, which helps reduce exhaust emissions, particularly NOx.
- Redesigned high-pressure (29,000 psi/2,000 bar) direct-injection fuel injector nozzles
- Combustion chamber geometry optimized to improve fuel economy
- Redesigned aluminum-alloy pistons improve fuel economy. The redesigned pistons use thinner piston rings and coating on the side skits to reduce friction.
- The piston pin is offset 0.3 degrees from the centerline to reduce “piston slap” against the cylinder wall, minimizing NVH.
- The lower portion of the two-piece oil sump uses a sandwiched polymer/metal material to reduce NVH.
- The Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system is 50% larger and incorporates a new-generation diesel oxidation catalyst with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system to reduce NOx.
- A new-generation brake system vacuum pump with low-friction blades contributes to improved fuel economy.
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
The upgrades build on the EcoDiesel V-6’s attributes and performance that made it a winner of Wards 10 Best Engines award for three consecutive years.
The 3-L EcoDiesel V-6 uses dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) with four valves per cylinder and a 60-degree angle between the cylinder banks. The block is cast with compacted graphite iron, which provides strength to dampen vibrations but weighs less than grey cast iron. A compacted graphite iron bedplate adds rigidity to the block.
The EcoDiesel V-6 uses a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods for strength and durability. The aluminum alloy pistons are cooled on the underside via oil jets. Heat-treated aluminum cylinder heads use individual bearing caps to reduce friction and minimize NVH. The chain-driven overhead camshafts employ roller-finger followers.
The 3-L EcoDiesel V-6 is produced at the FCA Cento facility in Ferrara, Italy.
RAM 1500
The 2020 Ram 1500 is the no-compromise benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency, and convenience with features never-before offered in a pickup. The Ram 1500 features up to 12,750 lbs of towing capability (5.7-L HEMI V-8) and 2,300 lbs of payload. Ram’s eTorque mild hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 (standard) and V-8 configurations. As a segment disrupter, the new Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the pickup world in technology, featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views, and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. Active safety and security systems include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring, and Ready Alert Braking. Class-leading ride and handling is accomplished via a class-exclusive link-coil rear suspension system with optional Active-level four-corner air suspension. The 2020 Ram 1500 also features twice the interior storage capacity versus the competition.
UNSURPASSED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY: FIVE YEARS/100,000 MILES
The 2020 Ram 1500 is backed with a five-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. The powertrain-limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component—engine, transmission, and drive system.
The standard three-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty provides bumper-to-bumper coverage for the Ram 1500 from the body to the electrical system.
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Find out more, visit www.ramtrucks.com.
