What Is the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel?

2021 RAM 1500 Front View

Each year, when a new edition of the RAM 1500 comes out, we at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram are excited to see what new innovations this company has incorporated into their most beloved truck. One of the stand-out features in the 2021 RAM 1500 is the RAM EcoDiesel engine, an efficient and powerful workhorse that boasts best-in-class torque, best-in-class towing, and a lot of other performance perks. Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram covers the 2021 RAM EcoDiesel mpg, RAM Ecodiesel towing capacity, and other pertinent RAM Ecodiesel specs below!

2021 RAM EcoDiesel Specs

All RAM EcoDiesel reviews you’ll read start with the impressive RAM EcoDiesel specs, which bests many competitors and are a big reason why Buhler drivers who want a diesel light-duty truck choose the RAM 1500. Let’s check out the RAM Ecodiesel mpg and more:

    • Engine: Diesel 3.0L V-6
  • Features: B20 Biodiesel capability and Active Air® Grille Shutters
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • Horsepower: 260 hp
  • Torque: Best-in-Class 480 lb-ft of torque
  • RAM EcoDiesel MPG: Up to 22 mpg city / 32 mpg highway (on properly equipped Tradesman HFE)

RAM EcoDiesel Towing Capacity

The RAM EcoDiesel towing capacity is the best in its class. Need we say more? That’s a major draw for Newton drivers looking to maximize their towing capacity on their next truck. Here are the RAM 1500 Ecodiesel specs to know:

  • RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Towing Capacity: 12,560 pounds
  • RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Payload Capacity: 2,040 pounds

The RAM 1500 EcoDiesel towing capacity is further boosted by RAM 1500 towing features that make the job easier on you. Get accessories and technology like Power-Fold Tow Mirrors, a Blind Spot Monitoring system, Trailer Reverse Steering Control, and much more where that came from with the help of our parts department at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Reviews

We weren’t surprised to learn that the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel is featured prominently in reviews on the latest edition of this truck. Here are just a few highlights we liked on the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel reviews:

  • Autotrader: “The EcoDiesel, on the other hand, is a star. It impresses us with class-leading torque, excellent towing capabilities, and great fuel economy.”
  • Road Show by CNET: “Diesels are known for two things: torque for towing and efficiency. The Ram 1500’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 makes a solid showing of both; its output, stated at 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, facilitates a respectable 12,560 pound towing capacity.”

Test Drive the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Today!

After reading all of these RAM 1500 EcoDiesel specs, we couldn’t blame you for being excited about this truck! But the best way for you to decide if it’s right for you is to feel the power of the EcoDiesel engine for yourself. Hutchinson drivers can do so at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, where our service department will help you keep that RAM engine roaring for years to come! Explore our new vehicle specials and contact us today to schedule a test drive.

 

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