[JTE]

Well, I have two cents in my pocket, the engine would be called the Torque Master. Since Chrysler already has the Torqueflite and Pro Master.

Eco this and Eco that is only used to placate the people who think everything should be hybrid electric and that diesels stink.

This is all just IM not so HO.


"It is interesting to note that Ram is claiming to be the first light duty diesel."

Per the article,

"Ram: Industry’s Only Light-Duty Diesel Pickup"

They never claimed to invent the LD Diesel pick up.

 

[JTE]

A manual trans hasn't been available on a 1500 Ram for years. Also, on lighter vehicles trailer towing is discouraged because of people's tendency to slip the clutch to get the load moving.