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With a tow rating of up to 12,560 pounds, the turbodiesel loses 190 pounds of towing capacity, compared to the V-8, which rates 12,750 pounds.

At 395 hp and 410 lb-ft, this tried-and-true powertrain has plenty of grunt, and the hybrid system makes it smoother to operate, and a bit more efficient.įor 2020, the Ram gets a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 like the last generation, which makes only 260 hp but a healthy 480 lb-ft of torque, which any truck nut will tell you is more important than horsepower anyway. On the V-6, with its 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, this engine’s enough for smaller workloads, but most buyers will choose the 5.7-liter V-8 either with or without the eTorque system. With the setup, Rams move under electric power off the line before the gas engine kicks in. The mild-hybrid setup puts a 48-volt electric motor and 0.4-kwh lithium-ion battery into the powertrain and allows it to run accessories off that power source. The base Ram 1500 sports a 3.6-liter V-6 with “eTorque” mild hybrid technology to help low-speed acceleration and reduce engine load.

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A maximum tow rating of 12,750 pounds gives it the ability to haul nearly anything the average driver could need to tow around, and with height-adjustable air suspension available on every model, it’s plenty comfortable when tasked with daily duty.įeatures range from cloth upholstery to fine leather and that massive tablet screen, as well as heated and cooled seats, in-vehicle wi-fi, and more. An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard across the range.Īvailable in extended- and crew-cab configurations with two different bed lengths, the Ram is as capable as you need it to be.

For 2020, a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is available and makes a healthy 480 lb-ft of torque.

A 3.6-liter V-6 comes standard with a mild hybrid system and 305 horsepower, while the 5.7-liter V-8 can be had with or without the same hybrid system, making 395 hp regardless of which one you choose. The Ram 1500 can be had with four different engines, each available in two- or four-wheel-drive.

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A massive, Tesla-esque 12.0-inch screen is available and can be used with work gloves to set everything from climate settings to Spotify playlists via the standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto interface. The cabin has graduated to a new tax bracket, and features some of the finest materials in any American vehicle we’ve driven, pickup truck or otherwise. Redesigned for last year, the Ram 1500 has toned down the massive big-rig style of past trucks, opting instead for a smoother, more aerodynamic front end. There are also some additions to the Rebel model, and a new “Built to Serve” edition of the Big Horn with all-American styling elements. A new Night Edition for the Big Horn and Laramie trims includes blacked-out looks with big wheels (22-inch for the Laramie, 20-inch for the Big Horn). )įor 2020, the Ram 1500 gets the option for a turbodiesel engine, which makes an impressive 480 pound feet of torque and has a towing capacity of 12,560 pounds. We give it 6.2 out of 10 overall, based on V-8-powered mid-line trucks with four-wheel drive, the most common variants. With a wide selection of engine options including mild hybrids and a new turbodiesel, the Ram 1500 can be configured to fit nearly any truck task, while it outpoints rivals for its handsome cabin. The 20 is the luxury car of pickup trucks-and one of the strongest in work-day chores, too.

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