Pricing Announced for New 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

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· 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 pounds
· 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

August 16, 2019, Auburn Hills, Mich. – Ram Truck today announced pricing for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter 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-liter 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,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. “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 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel leads the half-ton pickup truck segment in torque with 480 lb.-ft. and diesel towing capability of 12,560 pounds.

The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is also offered with the second-generation 3.0-liter EcoDiesel. Pricing for the Ram 1500 Classic EcoDiesel (Crew Cab 4x2) 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 levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to meet the needs of Ram 1500 owners.

In the 2020 Ram 1500, the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is rated at a best-in-class 480 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm, a 14 percent increase from the previous-generation EcoDiesel V-6, that peaks 400 rpm earlier. Horsepower increases 8 percent to 260 hp at 3,600 rpm.

Several significant changes contribute to the new EcoDiesel’s improved dynamic and fuel economy performance.

· 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 to improve engine performance and fuel economy
· Introduction of a dual, high-pressure and low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system, a first for a diesel engine in North America. The EcoDiesel’s 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 16.0:1, 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 percent larger and incorporates a new-generation diesel oxidation catalyst with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system to reduce NOx
· New-generation brake system vacuum pump with low-friction blades contributes to improved fuel economy

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 3.0-liter 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 3.0-liter 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 pounds of towing capability (5.7-liter HEMI V-8) and 2,300 pounds 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.

Manufacturing

The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

 

[DonFitzwater]

I wonder what the Italians have changed inside the 3.0 to make the rotating assemblies fail less? Did the block or crank get a redesign?

 

[TFucili]

They are saying 80% new. I have read CGI block and bed plate, which I don't think they were before. I know I have an unpopular view, and I won't defend the indefensible on VM's quality control, but remember the Ecodiesel started off as a stillborn GM joint venture design. 5.7/6.2/6.5 catastrophic failures sound familiar? Yes, I am anti-GM, but I have also owned a few, and they never failed to disappoint.

 

[Ozymandias]

To me it reads like an all new engine.

Still don't know why the predecessor failed so often in the US but not in european Applications.
Hopefully they sorted it out now.

 

[DonFitzwater]

Ozy, I wondered the same thing myself. I wonder if it isn’t the strangling emissions scheme?

 

[Ozymandias]

Ozy, I wondered the same thing myself. I wonder if it isn’t the strangling emissions scheme?

Probably yes, because thats the only difference between them.

Fun fact, the European E6-temp is heavier to meet then your latest, thats why we can not import the US Diesel Vehicles into European markets.

Doesn't make sense at all doesn't it?

 

[TFucili]

What in the emissions controls would cause catastrophic bottom-end failure? What is the heaviest thing it was installed in in the European versions? I think it was built to a price, and weight requirement that reduced durability, magnified in heavier vehicles.

 

[Ozymandias]

Most in the Grand Cherokee that is often used to pull commercially 7500lbs Trailer. In the Mountains.
And it even withstand the german Autobahn.
The pre-predecessor was widly known as crap, the 3.0 is recommended.
But yes the Ram is in common heavier then a GC, but seriously, there should be some safety range built into.
In general, vehicles in Europe have a way harder life then in the US.
Over here is like holiday for my Ram (to).

It is also used in heavy agricultural equipment, but there it is derated.

 

[Major Malfunction]

I want to see what it's like pulling 12,000 lbs with a 1500. I have no doubt the amount of "half ton" 5th wheels out there is going to climb significantly and you are going to see people with a 1500 and pulling a 11-12k lbs trailers because "I'm under the weight limit".

 

[Marano]

To me it reads like an all new engine.

Still don't know why the predecessor failed so often in the US but not in european Applications.
Hopefully they sorted it out now.

I would like to know where to get the info on how many failed. I lost my crack bearing at only 30,000.0 miles. A 2014 Laramie. Im curious to know. The replament was generation F on the id tag. The replament was in June 2019. Thank you!

 

[TFucili]

TFL released a video yesterday with back to back driving impressions of the new ED versus the I-6 Dmax. There were no timed runs, but there is a point in their loop where they floored them on a ramp, and the Dmax immediately took off, while you could probably count to three before the "80% New" ED responded. A very stark difference.