Anyone getting a 2025 with the I6 Hurricane?

[RVTRKN]

then why did the '24 etorque-only not sell?

Because people knew the 25s were coming.

The eTorque is one of the reasons I bought a 2020 in 2023, and not new. I think Ram will reintroduce a V8 in a couple of years, the 3.0 is OK til it has issues with the twin turbos. The over designed 3.0 will be a nightmare to work on, if or when its required. I strongly recommend a Mopar extended warranty for 100K miles, if you plan to keep it a long time. I'm not against the 3.0, I just don't think Ram is keeping with their traditions of good running engines that are simple and easy to work on. I saw my first 3.0 (1500 SST) the other day, and the salesman was driving it as a demo. He thought it had power, until he towed with it.

 

[Biga]

I test drove the new engine yesterday. It is very quiet and smooth and quiet, could feel the extra torque over the hemi. Felt like it was wanting to break the rear tires loose even when giving it 3/4 throttle from like 25-30 miles an hour. Good chance I will be grabbing either a big horn night edition or Laramie sport edition real soon. Dealers looking be giving around 6K off right now before any negotiating.

 

[PetePA]

I test drove the new engine yesterday. It is very quiet and smooth and quiet, could feel the extra torque over the hemi. Felt like it was wanting to break the rear tires loose even when giving it 3/4 throttle from like 25-30 miles an hour. Good chance I will be grabbing either a big horn night edition or Laramie sport edition real soon. Dealers looking be getting around 6K off right now before any negotiating.

Yeah that's what I've been hearing from multiple sources.... The new engine is badas$

 

[Ramroo]

Yeah that's what I've been hearing from multiple sources.... The new engine is badas$

Will hopefully be a lot stronger than the hemi. Hemi is weak. Sounds good, but so what.

 

[Darksteel165]

Will hopefully be a lot stronger than the hemi. Hemi is weak. Sounds good, but so what.

Lol, weak. Must be those 3.21 gears you got holding you back

 

[Ramroo]

Lol, weak. Must be those 3.21 gears you got holding you back

I’m on my third hemi.

I‘ve had 3.21, 3.92 and 4.56 rear axles with the hemi.

Used all of them for hauling, towing and daily driver stuff.

The hemi is just not a strong motor. Good for daily driver, weekend warrior.

People complain about just putting bigger tires on the hemi and the degradation.

Ive had multiple HD trucks with diesels also, so I know the hemi is weak. It just is.

Sorry to crap on the beloved hemi. Might as well get good mileage with 3.21 for daily driving and weekend warrior.

I would be excited about the new engines, I think people will be happy with its performance over the hemi.

 

[Darksteel165]

I’m on my third hemi.

I‘ve had 3.21, 3.92 and 4.56 rear axles with the hemi.

Used all of them for hauling, towing and daily driver stuff.

The hemi is just not a strong motor. Good for daily driver, weekend warrior.

People complain about just putting bigger tires on the hemi and the degradation.

Ive had multiple HD trucks with diesels also, so I know the hemi is weak. It just is.

Sorry to crap on the beloved hemi. Might as well get good mileage with 3.21 for daily driving and weekend warrior.

I would be excited about the new engines, I think people will be happy with its performance over the hemi.

If you think the hemi is weak you must not of ever driven any other brand of car or truck in your life. You think a little 2.0 turbo in a Kia is an amazing engine too? Or maybe their overpowered 2.5l na?
You must be a big fan of Fords 4.6l V8 too right?
Comparing a 1500 to a 2500 doesn't make any sense. If a 2500 was weaker then a 1500 that would be very sus indeed.
The hemi is what it is. It's not weak nor is it the strongest engine on planet Earth, it has its place.

 

[lonepeak]

Yeah that's what I've been hearing from multiple sources.... The new engine is badas$

And that's the SO I think; wait for HO reports.

 

[Ramroo]

If you think the hemi is weak you must not of ever driven any other brand of car or truck in your life. You think a little 2.0 turbo in a Kia is an amazing engine too? Or maybe their overpowered 2.5l na?
You must be a big fan of Fords 4.6l V8 too right?
Comparing a 1500 to a 2500 doesn't make any sense. If a 2500 was weaker then a 1500 that would be very sus indeed.
The hemi is what it is. It's not weak nor is it the strongest engine on planet Earth, it has its place.

I have owned and driven a lot of vehicles. Never had a Kia 2.0 or 2.5L. Never a ford 4.6L.
I’ve owned 2 ford 5.4Ls. Can’t follow you logic, but I’m sure I would not be impressed with any of the engines you mentioned.

As far as the 2500 to 1500 comparison. The 5.7 hemi was in early powerwagons with 4.56.
Same motor, still weak.

I know there is some Hemi love out there and you personally have a lot invested. I see that.
So what.

These trucks with the hemi do have a place. Full size truck with a bed to put stuff in, run around in and haul and tow a limited amount.

However, these trucks with the new I6 motors will be much stronger and more capable.

The new I6 motors are needed if you really use a truck. These people SHOULD be exited over the new engines. I’m excited for them.

Yep, Hemi weak.

 

[Dewey]

I have owned and driven a lot of vehicles. Never had a Kia 2.0 or 2.5L. Never a ford 4.6L.
I’ve owned 2 ford 5.4Ls. Can’t follow you logic, but I’m sure I would not be impressed with any of the engines you mentioned.

As far as the 2500 to 1500 comparison. The 5.7 hemi was in early powerwagons with 4.56.
Same motor, still weak.

I know there is some Hemi love out there and you personally have a lot invested. I see that.
So what.

These trucks with the hemi do have a place. Full size truck with a bed to put stuff in, run around in and haul and tow a limited amount.

However, these trucks with the new I6 motors will be much stronger and more capable.

The new I6 motors are needed if you really use a truck. These people SHOULD be exited over the new engines. I’m excited for them.

Yep, Hemi weak.

You just bruised the ego of millions who are proud to say "yep it's got a Hemi".

 

[Ramroo]

You just bruised the ego of millions who are proud to say "yep it's got a Hemi".

Maybe it is ego. Soft ego.

 

[Ramroo]

Truth hurts sometimes

 

[CalvinC]

Depends on purpose and priorities. At this stage for me a half ton is for fun, so I love the Hemi!

I understand that relative to every other half ton maker’s top-shelf motor it is weak. I don’t give a rats, it’s still my favorite engine because of how it feels, works and sounds.

For context I’m also a Miata guy, which is weak relative to most any other sports car.

Neither is weak relative to vehicles from long ago, both have superlative power for their mission, and neither can be compared to unrelated classes of vehicles.

In the EV age I just don’t care about horsepower all that much anymore.
It’s all about character. And that’s coming from someone who used to spend lots of $$ to go down a drag strip as quickly as possible.

Of course I might just be getting old.

If I went back to using a truck for work then I’d look at a turbo half ton again or an HD. And I do believe the Hurricane will be among the best of the breed.

 

[CalvinC]

…also I did own a 4.6l in an old F150.

Now THAT thing was WEAK!!

 

[pensfan]

I test drove the new engine yesterday. It is very quiet and smooth and quiet, could feel the extra torque over the hemi. Felt like it was wanting to break the rear tires loose even when giving it 3/4 throttle from like 25-30 miles an hour. Good chance I will be grabbing either a big horn night edition or Laramie sport edition real soon. Dealers looking be giving around 6K off right now before any negotiating.

I don't see any national incentives on the Ram site. Are there specific ones you know of that aren't published? If they are around 6 K plus my 5K certificate, it gets interesting. I pay affiliate pricing which is 1% under invoice.. That equals about 4500 off sticker. I suspect the incentives will creep higher soon.
Locally the '24's are disappearing from the lots. All I see left are the chrome trim Laramie and Big Horn models, plus a few Limiteds.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I don't see any national incentives on the Ram site. Are there specific ones you know of that aren't published? If they are around 6 K plus my 5K certificate, it gets interesting. I pay affiliate pricing which is 1% under invoice.. That equals about 4500 off sticker. I suspect the incentives will creep higher soon.
Locally the '24's are disappearing from the lots. All I see left are the chrome trim Laramie and Big Horn models, plus a few Limiteds.

I've seen TV commercials for up to $10k off

 

[pensfan]

I've seen TV commercials for up to $10k off

Wow, back to the 15% off again.

 

[Ramroo]

Depends on purpose and priorities. At this stage for me a half ton is for fun, so I love the Hemi!

I understand that relative to every other half ton maker’s top-shelf motor it is weak. I don’t give a rats, it’s still my favorite engine because of how it feels, works and sounds.

For context I’m also a Miata guy, which is weak relative to most any other sports car.

Neither is weak relative to vehicles from long ago, both have superlative power for their mission, and neither can be compared to unrelated classes of vehicles.

In the EV age I just don’t care about horsepower all that much anymore.
It’s all about character. And that’s coming from someone who used to spend lots of $$ to go down a drag strip as quickly as possible.

Of course I might just be getting old.

If I went back to using a truck for work then I’d look at a turbo half ton again or an HD. And I do believe the Hurricane will be among the best of the breed.

Hemi has character. I give you that.

And I do remember when I was very young, the Chevy V8 came out with crazy HP…. 250hp.
Big deal back then.

I also realize that when I use the term “weak”, it is relative. Can’t have everything in a 1/2 ton,
but I think the new engines will be a welcoming addition to those that have owned a hemi. Maybe not for those that have a hemi for sound and character.

 

[Darksteel165]

Hemi has character. I give you that.

And I do remember when I was very young, the Chevy V8 came out with crazy HP…. 250hp.
Big deal back then.

I also realize that when I use the term “weak”, it is relative. Can’t have everything in a 1/2 ton,
but I think the new engines will be a welcoming addition to those that have owned a hemi. Maybe not for those that have a hemi for sound and character.

It's not an addition.

 

[Ramroo]

It's not an addition.

Admitting it is the first step in recovery.