Last week, we told you that Ram Trucks had officially released the EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Now, it’s Ram Canada’s turn to announce EnerGuide’s fuel economy ratings for the new third-generation 3.0-litre EcoDiesel pickups.
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will be rated at 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg) highway, 10.5 L/100 km (27 mpg) city for 4×2 models; 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg) highway, 11.1 L/100 km (25 mpg) city for 4×4 models. The 2020 Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg) highway fuel economy rating for 4×4 models are significant in that 4×4 models represent more than 95% of the Canadian full-size truck mix.
Ram 1500’s all-new third-generation 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 offers a class-leading 480 lb.-ft. and diesel towing capability of 5,697 kg (12,560 lbs.). It also leads the class in fuel range when optioned with the available 125-litre fuel tank, which can give the Ram 1500 a driving range that can exceed 1,600 kilometres.
“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. The all-new EcoDiesel engine and Ram 1500 eTorque mild-hybrid powertrains deliver outstanding fuel efficiency alternatives for our Ram 1500 customers.”
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is available across all models and configurations, including the Canadian-exclusive 2020 Ram 1500 Sport.
| 2020 Ram 1500 EnerGuide Numbers | City L/100 (mpg) |
Highway L/100 (mpg) |
Combined L/100 (mpg) |
| 3.0-litre V-6 EcoDiesel 4×2 | 10.5 (27) | 7.3 (39) | 9.0 (31) |
| 3.0-litre V-6 EcoDiesel 4×4 | 11.1 (25) | 8.0 (35) | 9.7 (29) |
| 3.6-litre V-6 eTorque 4×2 | 11.9 (24) | 9.4 (30) | 10.8 (26) |
| 3.6-litre V-6 eTorque 4×4 | 12.2 (23) | 9.7 (29) | 11.1 (25) |
| 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 4×2 | 16.2 (17) | 10.5 (27) | 13.6 (21) |
| 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 4×4 | 16.1 (18) | 11.0 (26) | 13.8 (20) |
| 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 eTorque 4×2 | 14.1 (20) | 10.3 (27) | 12.4 (23) |
| 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 eTorque 4×4 | 14.2 (20) | 10.9 (26) | 12.8 (22) |
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts at $49,395 for the Tradesman Quad Cab two-wheel-drive, plus $1,895 destination. The EcoDiesel is a $5,800 option over the standard 3.6-litre Pentastar VVT V6 eTorque engine on Tradesman and Big Horn and a $3,900 over the standard 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 (Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited).
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