Ram 1500 Diesel to be offered

[GTSpartan]

Ram 1500 first modern half-ton pickup with diesel | Auto news | Detroit Free Press | freep.com


Smart move IMO. Should generate some nice extra sales. 3L V6 with 240/420.

Let's see if the others follow

 

[svtsmo]

its a great move. nice to finally see someone offering a diesel in a 1500. though, i'm interested to see where it will stand pricewise.

 

[Driver500]

Chevy made a 1/2 ton diesel in the 90s. They discontinued it due to the chassis not being strong enough.

Dad had one and they replaced the frame under warranty due to it being twisted.

 

[dirtyd88]

This might finally get the Big 3 off their asses in putting a small displacement TDI deisel into pickups for fleet and towing use.

 

[GTSpartan]

I think this could pull a lot of people in that really like the diesel option, but don't want a huge HD truck. You see a lot of people with HD trucks that have never even come close to using them how they should be, so this could be a nice alternative. Combine this with their new 8spd ZF, and you could pull down some really good mileage.

This could also help the push for more mainstream diesels in the U.S.

 

[dirtyd88]

I think this could pull a lot of people in that really like the diesel option, but don't want a huge HD truck. You see a lot of people with HD trucks that have never even come close to using them how they should be, so this could be a nice alternative. Combine this with their new 8spd ZF, and you could pull down some really good mileage.

This could also help the push for more mainstream diesels in the U.S.

I would totally buy a 1/2 ton w/ a deisel engine.

I wonder if the new one Dodge is doing is somehow based off the 4BT Cummins...

Nevermind, read that it will be the same motor as the Jeep GC has....gayz.

 

[MachME]

Ford is currently producing a 4.4L v8 diesel on the same assembly line as the 6.7. It is being used in the new Range Rovers. Same engine that was originally tested for the F150. They said it would be $8,000 extra and would not sell well.

 

[LOL WUT]

Hell yes!! The big 3 all need to offer this.

 

[Tractorman]

Chevy made a 1/2 ton diesel in the 90s. They discontinued it due to the chassis not being strong enough.

Dad had one and they replaced the frame under warranty due to it being twisted.

Those 6.5 wouldn't bust a grape in a food fight.

They were problematic and prone to any number of issues. Too much power wasn't one of them.

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Raises hand to get in line for one.

Wish it would be the inline 4 cummins that Nissan is thinking about putting in the Titan.

 

[hoamskilet]

This is an interesting move for sure. There's guys constantly yapping about wanting a diesel in a half ton truck....I'll be interested to see if they put their money where their mouth is. I gotta think that if there's any success at all, the other two would have to follow suit quickly. Only concern is if the motor has any real guts to it people will start trying to haul thing they really should be using a heavy duty truck for. There's a lot of stupid people that don't realize there's more to a HD truck than a diesel motor with a lot of torque

 

[Sn95Snake]

It will be cool to see what Ford and GM do after this.

 

[97WHITEVENOM]

Same motor thats going to come in the GC?
I own a Ram 1500 with a Hemi. I am reasonably interested in a small diesel option, but Id much rather have a small I-6 Cummins version. A smaller I-6, I-5, I-4.

 

[wht93gted]

Raises hand to get in line for one.

Wish it would be the inline 4 cummins that Nissan is thinking about putting in the Titan.

You aren't kidding!

I've been looking at getting a new truck because the 13mpg average I get is killing me in my '06 Ram. I was looking at the new 2013s and I love them, even for only a 3pmg increase.

However, with this coming out, I'm certainly waiting to see more info!

Is an Italian built, Fiat collaboration, diesel going to stand up?

 

[97WHITEVENOM]

You aren't kidding!

I've been looking at getting a new truck because the 13mpg average I get is killing me in my '06 Ram. I was looking at the new 2013s and I love them, even for only a 3pmg increase.

However, with this coming out, I'm certainly waiting to see more info!

Is an Italian built, Fiat collaboration, diesel going to stand up?

But the overhead computer says 19MPG lol. I feel ya brother:lol1:

 

[GTSpartan]

Is an Italian built, Fiat collaboration, diesel going to stand up?

The Europeans have been building and investing in light duty diesel tech way more than the U.S. has, so I wouldn't be too concerned. This is nothing new to them. With their economies of scale, they might be able to offer this option at a much lower premium than what we are used to seeing when we normally check the diesel box for a HD.

 

[canibus]

My god, 13mpg. I know people who commute with them. Damn.

 

[VirtualSVT]

My god, 13mpg. I know people who commute with them. Damn.

that's about 4 more then my DD gets lol


They really need to be an option.

I also want a wrangler with a 4BT

 

[Riddla]

need moar powah

 

[SCBQQSTN]

I think it's great news that the Ram is going to offer a diesel for the 1/2 ton market.

However Ford already has the right idea with the TT 3.5L Ecoboost