Michael Z I just don’t understand why ALL BLACK? My car is black and I HATE it, It never looks clean, I cleaned it off yesterday and in the short drive form the self service car wash to my house it got so much grime on it!
@@romulas-cushmanproject3273 Agreed! I'm not a big fan of black either. All the "bro's" here in Vegas black out every aspect of their truck and SUVs, which I dont really get. Also, right after you clean your car in the desert, its immediately covered in dirt, dust and pollen. I grew up on the east coast and my cars stayed cleaner, which is odd.
Last time i was in detroit was in the late 80s or early 90s. The main thing i remember is how common small toyota pickups with all the letters except YO removed from the tailgate were
i really want one but the mpg on my pacifica limited gets about 8-11mpg in the city and 19-23 (cruising) on the freeway. i average 13-16 which is way lower than they advertise.
A friend had a eco diesel and was forced to sell it because of all the problems mostly relating to emissions. Fiat has some major reliability issues to work out.
I’ve driven GM trucks I’ve driven Ford trucks and then I switched to ram in 2003 and unequivocally they have been the most reliable toughest trucks I have ever owned I’ve hauled heavy equipment and trailers most of their kilometres and now I have a 19 with the air ride still the best truck unequivocally out there looks comfort options and I’m in the building industry you can fit sheets of plywood in the back with the ram box and it won’t sag like the other trucks as it has a full air ride it’s self levels I think people are too brand loyal take one for a test drive you probably wouldn’t go back to anything else 👊
Well they're not really hidden actually, they're not even really cargo storages they're more like a cooler to dump ice in and keep beverages and things cool. But at the same time you can also use them as cargo storage too I suppose.
The rams don’t need a 10 speed. It already has so many gears. When cruising at 45mph I’ve noticed my ram doesn’t really like it. It’s like it’s trying to find a gear to be happy with so it’s constantly up shifting and downshifting. I feel like a 10 speed would be way even worse. A truck doesn’t need a 10 speed lol.
It wouldn’t be worse. It would be better. Obviously, it’s looking for a gear that isn’t there. If two more ratios were thrown in, they would be there and the gear hunting would stop. That’s the whole point of having so many ratios.
@@mybro727 haha, maybe. Sometimes I think there are always two conflicting goals the transmission is trying to reach; getting the power to the ground according to how hard you press the pedal, but doing it in the lowest possible gear for maximum efficiency. So that’s weird that the ram tranny is gear hunting with a diesel (OP, does your Ram have the ecodiesel?) because their torque lets them accelerate easily from a low RPM without having to kick down a gear first.
Man. I love my ranger, but I would love a ram rebel one day. I think it’s a tie between gmc/ram for best exterior but clearly ram has the best interior of all trucks.
I agree, and we may get that wish. Jeep will have the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer next year based off of the Ram's platform. I definitely believe Ram will have their own version.
This 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's MSRP sticker price is 75 grand. When you add in dealer options, dealer fees, registration, sales tax etc. you're looking at an out the door price of over 100 thousand dollars! I don't even know why Sofyan is reviewing such an absurdly expensive vehicle which 99.99 percent of his viewers cannot afford. I'm so disappointed with Redline Reviews and I hate this stupid truck!
Personally I prefer the GMC, but only in the AT4 trim, which gets rid of all the chrome on the outside. Also prefer GMC on the inside, but that is 100% just me hating that big screen. I test drove both back in March, and really don't like needing the screen for things like climate control (it has some climate buttons, but a lot of stuff is menu-only). But as you said, to each their own.
It’s a VM Motori diesel and they were bought and are now owned by FCA. It’s important to point out the 3.0 GM diesel is from an Italian company and design too. The Ford 3.0 is British. And the baby 2.8 GM started life as a VM Motori too till GM bought the design and now makes it in Thailand. I have a 2nd Gen Ecodiesel with 100k miles and not a single issue with it, I’ve been pleased and I work it hard for my work.
@@silkemueller1391 no the Ecodiesel has been very good. 115k miles of a lot of hauling and towing and had given me zero issues. Not much more you could ask for.
I think you will find that a 4 ft wide piece of whatever will still fit in the bed as the Ram Boxes don't intrude past the wheel wells which are the limiting factor in any truck.
The Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian are not going to be relevant. Ram outsells the entire EV market in the United States, and it's not even the best selling truck in the pickup truck segment.
@@NisuUuno Everything will run out eventfully, including the coal and gas that you use to generate electricity for your EV "future". You do know that, right?
With the black appearance package, I wish they blacked out the interior as well. Black ram logo on the steering wheel, gear shift, and various chrome pieces of the interior
For everyone comparing this to previous year Eco Diesels: Everyone is well aware of the problems associated with those engines. This is a 3rd generation engine that has been completely redesigned and is 80% brand new. No one knows the long term reliability with this engine yet.
I saw a video where a guy broke down whether the diesel upgrade was worth the cost in fuel savings. He said it took like 6 years to recoup the cost. Which is probably accurate more or less, but he failed to mention convienience. Spending like a 1/2 of the time at a gas, as well as you know, helping the environment. I definitely think that the hemi is irrelevant and is only there for people that want the loud scream of a V8.
Becareful driving a lot in the city could be a headache in the long run with the emission system, make sure you drive 20-30 min on the interstate every 2 weeks to keep your dpf clean. Short trips, in town driving, lots of idle time kills modern diesel when the emission system is in place. I own the previous gen never a issue but I drive more 75/25 highway/city with 80k miles of problem free ownership.
I had a 2013 Ram 2500 Cummins and drove like almost 95% city. Barely any towing and had no issues. We ll see how this engine goes. Plus it has a 5 year warranty so I’m not worried.
God review. The RAM Laramie with the EcoDiesel is an awesome piece of machinery. I'm not interested in an elect truck, though. As soon as you put some extra weight on any electric vehicle, it's range is *SERIOUSLY* affected. It essentially becomes useless for towing, or hauling any payload. In fact, the EcoDiesel is far more environmentally friendly than a purely electric powered vehicle. What would be truly amazing, would be for RAM to come out with a true hybrid system that could be mated with either of the current engines they have on offer. The EcoDiesel, the 6-cyl Pentastar, or the 5.7L HEMI. If they could manage to pull that off successfully, wherein the truck performance, handling and fuel economy didn't suffer with the hybrid section turned off (if needed), while pushing the fuel economy upwards of 40 MPG highway / 25-30 MPG city, that would be a game changer for a lot of people. I think it could be done, but they would need to use lighter/stronger materials to build the truck. Unfortunately, they'd probably gouge the consumers for it.
Watching from Australia I like the appearance of the RAM mainly because I don't think the front is overdone like so many of the new models coming out over there. We are starting to get your USA 'trucks' over here and personally I think that only people with a size problem get them. You see the driver looking around as they rev up and take off to make sure people are looking at them. Our roads, parking spaces and even driveway into out homes are big enough to cater for your Double Big Mac size vehicles.
My cousin's EcoDiesel just blew up with only 110,000 miles on it. Dodge told him too bad, even though he bought the extended warranty to 100000 miles for $3500. After looking online, I see that this is a common problem. EcoDiesels are a POS. These engines should be able to get over 300000 miles before they are done. Do not buy.
Same happened to me this past summer. Was a 2015 ram ecodiesel with less than 90k miles. Since the truck was originally sold in Canada, FCA told me they wouldn't honor the warranty but would gladly sell me another one. Hell no!
standard 4x8 sheets of plywood definitely fit in the bed. Full size trucks fit plywood between the wheel wells, not over the wells, so by having the vertical sides in this box configuration doesn't actually do anything to hinder plywood fitment...
$75K FOR A PICKUP TRUCK!??! If I was a billionaire I would not spend $75K for a frickin' pickup truck whose original purpose was to carry lumber and such. It may be nice but it ain't no Porsche.
@@gigieinaudi24 Fiat has the experience with diesel, all of Europe does. No talk about VW. Has 100,000 engine warranty. Have had chevy, ford, still have Tundra with5.7 hemi killer and bought the limited Ecodiesel. Love it. Still trying to figure out the bells and whistles. Averaging 23.4 in town , no long freeway trips yet. I did drive all makes before buying.
Air suspension will break down right after warranty and you will be screwed. Ten thousand dollar repair on a 100,000 truck...yikes! This 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's MSRP sticker price is 75 grand. When you add in dealer options, dealer fees, registration, sales tax etc. you're looking at an out the door price of over 100 thousand dollars!
@@braetonwilson4296 eh....nobody pays sticker for any full-size truck(Raptor/TRX being the exception). This truck will likely be 10-12k off of sticker. And Ram /Jeep uses a "closed loop" air suspension that does not break down.
HellKitty 101 100 percent correct the air suspension don’t have as many failures as you’d think, plus I’m a former owner of a JGC Overland 2011 never had a problem with that vehicle and it’s air suspension.
@@seanjohn9343 Are you kidding me? I just bought a brand new 2020 Toyota Corolla LE for 17k out the door. No worries about air suspension breaking down. Super reliable, super fun to drive. Looks so sexy and sleek.
I'd love tbe ecodiesel if it was just a little faster. I get its about the torque and mpg but I feel if I had atleast 300+ hp it would be alot more fun, 480 lbs tq is awesome though
I wanted the EcoDiesel, but went with the Hemi because of the 10,000 dollar price premium in my area. 10k more, more for diesel, and DEF didnt equal a savings for me over the time I will own the truck. I will be waiting to see what Ram does with the new PHEV hybrid system that is coming out in the Wrangler in December of this year.
Less maintenance , will last over twice as long as a gas engine for the most part and is way more fuel efficient then the gas, I’d say you fumbled the bag on that one.
In case the urban folk and international audience are still mystified why mid and heavy trucks are so popular in the US, it’s because our tax authority allows great first year and lifetime use depreciation/write offs of the cost of the truck, provided it is used for commercial reasons over 50% of the time. Even in Year 1. Section 179 tax code depreciation advantage. I worked and lived away from the States for almost 15 years and was myself amazed at the sheer volume of mid and heavy pickup trucks when I returned back full time to the States but after learning about that tax rule, it made sense. In addition to our highway and suburb road specs.
Awesome review as usual! I love getting the perspective of a “non-truck guy” as compared to the TFL fellas. Missed a couple of things though: In the rear floor, there are Ram Bins for storage. The bins have pull out liners that allow you to put ice and have cold drinks while on the road. They are very deep and can hide all manner of things from prying eyes. Second, the EcoDiesel is a $4995 option over the base 3.6 V6 Pentastar. The Hemi is $1495. The cost jump from the Hemi to the EcoDiesel is actually $3500.
How can you possibly do a review and say a 48 inch sheet of plywood- “It may not fit in the bed because of the Ram boxes” without checking with tape measure or looking at the stats....guessing and false assumptions should not be part of a first class review.
They don’t have massage seats but they do offer head up display, I’ve seen it, don’t fight me on this. The only option they don’t offer is the ‘fart suction seats’ Let’s, face it, we ALL pollute into our car seats, I’ve seen people do it, don’t fight me on this.
The younger generation looks at this fuel hog being used as a commuter car and wonder how we continue to waste and pollute to this degree. (Why even bother with the word "ECO" - what is that supposed to mean LOL?) I know there is also a macho thing about driving these, but there must be other ways to convey our masculinity.....
@@willthorson4543 He's right though, too many insecure men driving huge pick-up trucks to compensate for their small peckers. They don't need to haul or tow anything, just want to show how manly they are...sad.
@@braetonwilson4296 ...I don't think all men that buy a big pickup truck have small man meat..I gonna buy a truck because I had a drunk driver hit me head on in my Madza 6.....Mess me up a little...
Should've used a 4.2 litre v6 cummins, that will make it as reliable as the hemi 5.7l. And 5.7 hemis beat the iforce because almost same reliability, but stronger.
Will this truck be good for a daily driver with a mix of city and freeway driving? I do not tow anything but may use it to haul some stuff here and there but that's it. I know they have mid size trucks but mpg not good and they are not as roomy and conforable as the 1/2 tons?
The debate on the looks of the GMC vs Ram is obviously your own option, but what we all can agree on is that the new Silverado is the worst looking of all the trucks
I wonder what the ram would be like if it had the 5.0L Cummins turbo V8 that was in the Nissan Titan XD (but it would need to be slightly detuned to meet emissions for the 1500 series trucks)
Der Schwindel nah that’s wasn’t the issue, the main failure was lack of sales and confusion on what the Titan XD was. The Titan XD was NOT a 2500 competitor, it was built to a middle ground between the 1500 and 2500 class (so like 2000) and the retuned 5.6 Endurance v8 and the 5.0 Cummins fit the bill perfectly! The owners I met when I was a porter at a Nissan dealer really liked them, but for most of them this was their first new truck. just the Titan doesn’t sell well. so Nissan and Cummins decided to split because of slow sales. Which sucks because no joke the Titan is a really good and comfortable truck and their 5.6 endurance v8 is really reliable, and you can find them for a good price used. But yet I like to own cars that you don’t see all the time, so this truck also appeals to me in that way too.
A V8 diesel in a 1/2 ton would almost axe the need for a 3/4 ton cummins truck. Besides that 5.0 cummins was not a very good powertrain. The eco diesel is the fuel efficient alternative to the hemi.
brjha I mean it would have to be retuned obviously but I think it would be better fit than the Fiat sourced eco diesel, and the main downfall of it was the transmission the engine itself was good for that weird 5/8 ton truck Nissan was going for
The 5.0L is a very heavy engine, about 900lb. alone, and I don't think that includes after treatment systems or a beefier transmission, which would be necessary to handle the torque. With that much weight, you'd have to increase the GVWR and upgrade the suspension just to maintain the payload rating, which would make it more than a 1/2 ton but still less than a 3/4 ton. Basically, it would be the Ram 1500 version of the Nissan Titan XD, and that segment was proven to not be so hot.
emdec55 yeah true it would be really heavy totally forgot about the weight, and really the main reason they made this weird in between class is because Nissan knew they would do way worse if they made a true 3/4 ton truck, they just got a lot of sales from people who don’t want a big 3/4 ton heavy duty truck but needs more than what a 1/2 ton could handle Plus it makes it possible to get a crew cab with a 8 foot bed and without having to get a bigger engine (as the XD could still have the 5.6 endurance v8 as the regular Titan)
These ecodiesel are junk! I had one that was well maintained and never abused. Engine unexpectedly seized and ram would not honor the warranty because it was originally from Canada. Ill never buy one again.
@@robertsn6584 that's because Fords are actually really good work trucks. They're suitable for that purpose and they're easier to work on while having more parts available.
That $3k that gov forced FCA to pay owners of 14-16 EDs was best used for an aftermarket tune ($1k) that turned off the pointless EGR (not needed to meet emissions output requirements) and delete the EGR cooler solves that risk. Plus runs better less problematic more power less fuel and a great for towing engine brake.
Buyers beware Rams have TIPM issues .whats a TiPM ? Ram uses smart fuse box this includes fuel relays that are soldiered into a circuit board .I had a fuel pump relay go bad .Cost to replace was 800 ,parts and labor .This happen twice .Cost of fuel relays is $10 dollar in another vehicle .I will not be purchasing anther ram .
I'll pass I dont have 70k floating around just for a luxury truck, I'll go with the 40k colorado zr1 personally. Has enough comforts and modern features and still looks pretty good on the outside, inside is ok not great but it's a truck. Mostly I just want it to get me around during rough driving conditions like winter.
The RAM is better than my 2016 F150 Lariat in every way except one. WINDOW HEIGHT. The view out of my truck shows me easily 35% more of the road and my surroundings than the low profile glass design of the new RAMs. Seriously, go sit in an F150, then sit in a RAM. It's like going from a nice open escalator to an elevator.
As someone who owns the 2015 ecodiesel with 80k miles these new ones are genuinely impressive, I love my ram. This new one glides down the road even on 22's unreal experience in a truck. It's the first FCA product in my family in near 30 years, and have been blown away with this truck it's my swiss army knife. The thing with the diesel is meant to be a highway cruiser, which is where they shine, for the person who drives a lot but needs a truck. After 20 months of ownership and 60k miles I could honestly say I'd buy it again, nothing but maintenance and recalls, even on the original pads and rotors with 80k miles. My next Ram will be a Longhorn in patriot blue with the chrome bumpers(I don't like rock chips) idk if I will buy the diesel or not simply due to my move closer to work.
it looks like a really nice truck like the pano sunroof, the touchscreen, etc but i hear a lot of owners having problems with it on yt. Is it a endless money pit?
You don't have to spend $70,000 to get the look and feel of this luxury spec Limited. Even a mid-level Laramie still has leather and power everything, and it can be optioned with a similar black appearance package. That's about a $50,000 price, or around $40,000 with your typical discounts.
If I had a dollar for every all black Dodge Ram I’ve ever seen in the metro Detroit area I’d have enough to buy a bighorn all black Dodge Ram
That's the case here in Vegas. Pickups and hooked up, Wranglers are all the rage.
Michael Z I just don’t understand why ALL BLACK? My car is black and I HATE it, It never looks clean, I cleaned it off yesterday and in the short drive form the self service car wash to my house it got so much grime on it!
@@romulas-cushmanproject3273 Agreed! I'm not a big fan of black either. All the "bro's" here in Vegas black out every aspect of their truck and SUVs, which I dont really get. Also, right after you clean your car in the desert, its immediately covered in dirt, dust and pollen. I grew up on the east coast and my cars stayed cleaner, which is odd.
Michael Z uh I hate those type of guys, “I blacked out my taillights, so they work less!”
Last time i was in detroit was in the late 80s or early 90s. The main thing i remember is how common small toyota pickups with all the letters except YO removed from the tailgate were
Only Sofyan would want the black edition to be offered in white.
It’s called the storm trooper look. Lots of brands/models have something similar
@@vivahernando1 I think the meaning of this comment is lost on you. Please note, it’s called the BLACK edition.
I drive this truck. Spec'd exactly like this. Absolutely phenomenal truck! I have gotten 32mpg on the hwy.
i really want one but the mpg on my pacifica limited gets about 8-11mpg in the city and 19-23 (cruising) on the freeway. i average 13-16 which is way lower than they advertise.
How’s the reliability?
And what do you tow with it?
A friend had a eco diesel and was forced to sell it because of all the problems mostly relating to emissions. Fiat has some major reliability issues to work out.
@@awesome_life6728 Been perfect so far. My driving is way down due to the virus but it's been phenomenal so far.
Save the diesels! 😤
Go to Europe. All the diesels live there.
John Schwab even Europe is getting rid of the diesels
Picked up my limited night edition 2022 ecodiesel in June, it has been just a dream for the last two years, now it’s a reality 🎉
Can we just take a moment to really appreciate the great cinematography of these shots? Brilliant.
Damn! I like this truck! 33 gallon fuel capacity! Comfortable & safe!
And am not a truck guy but... this thing is sweet.
I’ve driven GM trucks I’ve driven Ford trucks and then I switched to ram in 2003 and unequivocally they have been the most reliable toughest trucks I have ever owned I’ve hauled heavy equipment and trailers most of their kilometres and now I have a 19 with the air ride still the best truck unequivocally out there looks comfort options and I’m in the building industry you can fit sheets of plywood in the back with the ram box and it won’t sag like the other trucks as it has a full air ride it’s self levels I think people are too brand loyal take one for a test drive you probably wouldn’t go back to anything else 👊
There is hidden cargo storage under rear floor mats.
There has been for 11 years
It’s for the beer cans👍
Well they're not really hidden actually, they're not even really cargo storages they're more like a cooler to dump ice in and keep beverages and things cool. But at the same time you can also use them as cargo storage too I suppose.
i was searching for this comment. true.
Mist cops own rams and know to look there lol
The rams don’t need a 10 speed. It already has so many gears. When cruising at 45mph I’ve noticed my ram doesn’t really like it. It’s like it’s trying to find a gear to be happy with so it’s constantly up shifting and downshifting. I feel like a 10 speed would be way even worse. A truck doesn’t need a 10 speed lol.
It wouldn’t be worse. It would be better. Obviously, it’s looking for a gear that isn’t there. If two more ratios were thrown in, they would be there and the gear hunting would stop. That’s the whole point of having so many ratios.
@@RB-xv4si I think he’s smart enough to know this but he’s a RAM fanboy so he’ll never admit GM and Ford have a superior transmission.
@@mybro727 haha, maybe. Sometimes I think there are always two conflicting goals the transmission is trying to reach; getting the power to the ground according to how hard you press the pedal, but doing it in the lowest possible gear for maximum efficiency. So that’s weird that the ram tranny is gear hunting with a diesel (OP, does your Ram have the ecodiesel?) because their torque lets them accelerate easily from a low RPM without having to kick down a gear first.
Who is cruising at 45mph?
Man. I love my ranger, but I would love a ram rebel one day. I think it’s a tie between gmc/ram for best exterior but clearly ram has the best interior of all trucks.
They should make a ram SUV
Edit: Yes I know the Durango exists
I'd buy that
I agree, and we may get that wish. Jeep will have the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer next year based off of the Ram's platform. I definitely believe Ram will have their own version.
it’d sell like hotcakes
I agree. But they technically already have one. The Durango
The price of the new Grand Wagoneer will be astronomical!
This truck looks way better than the GMC
I'mMeJax did I ask you ??? I did not insult him.. I just gave my opinion just like he did .. 6 other agreed with me
@@timmydevil999 👍🏻👏🏻😁
This 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's MSRP sticker price is 75 grand. When you add in dealer options, dealer fees, registration, sales tax etc. you're looking at an out the door price of over 100 thousand dollars! I don't even know why Sofyan is reviewing such an absurdly expensive vehicle which 99.99 percent of his viewers cannot afford. I'm so disappointed with Redline Reviews and I hate this stupid truck!
For me just at the inside. At the outside I like the GMC better.
Personally I prefer the GMC, but only in the AT4 trim, which gets rid of all the chrome on the outside. Also prefer GMC on the inside, but that is 100% just me hating that big screen. I test drove both back in March, and really don't like needing the screen for things like climate control (it has some climate buttons, but a lot of stuff is menu-only). But as you said, to each their own.
Love trucks with the body color bumpers. Ram and Sierra look especially clean.
Me too not a fan of Chrome except for on vintage cars
It’s a VM Motori diesel and they were bought and are now owned by FCA. It’s important to point out the 3.0 GM diesel is from an Italian company and design too. The Ford 3.0 is British. And the baby 2.8 GM started life as a VM Motori too till GM bought the design and now makes it in Thailand. I have a 2nd Gen Ecodiesel with 100k miles and not a single issue with it, I’ve been pleased and I work it hard for my work.
So youre saying the engine is not reliable?
@@silkemueller1391 no the Ecodiesel has been very good. 115k miles of a lot of hauling and towing and had given me zero issues. Not much more you could ask for.
@@shawnl4139 awesome thanks im in the process of buying a truck. So you think it'll last 300k plus? Just looking for reliable transmission and engine
I think you will find that a 4 ft wide piece of whatever will still fit in the bed as the Ram Boxes don't intrude past the wheel wells which are the limiting factor in any truck.
The Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian are not going to be relevant. Ram outsells the entire EV market in the United States, and it's not even the best selling truck in the pickup truck segment.
@I'mMeJax More repetitive EV nutcase twaddle...
@@mark7067 oil will run out eventually, you know that right?
@@NisuUuno Everything will run out eventfully, including the coal and gas that you use to generate electricity for your EV "future". You do know that, right?
@@NisuUuno I guess I better fire up my gas hog and enjoy it 'till the last drop.
@@mark7067 😅🤣
With the black appearance package, I wish they blacked out the interior as well. Black ram logo on the steering wheel, gear shift, and various chrome pieces of the interior
I don't, this spices it up. I don't want to watch a channel that never ever changes, dares to try something new
For everyone comparing this to previous year Eco Diesels: Everyone is well aware of the problems associated with those engines. This is a 3rd generation engine that has been completely redesigned and is 80% brand new. No one knows the long term reliability with this engine yet.
I have a 2020 Ram limited eco and no issues. Love the 25 mpg. My old 19 Ram 1500 hemi only got around 12 to 14. And I drive mainly city.
I saw a video where a guy broke down whether the diesel upgrade was worth the cost in fuel savings. He said it took like 6 years to recoup the cost.
Which is probably accurate more or less, but he failed to mention convienience. Spending like a 1/2 of the time at a gas, as well as you know, helping the environment. I definitely think that the hemi is irrelevant and is only there for people that want the loud scream of a V8.
Becareful driving a lot in the city could be a headache in the long run with the emission system, make sure you drive 20-30 min on the interstate every 2 weeks to keep your dpf clean. Short trips, in town driving, lots of idle time kills modern diesel when the emission system is in place. I own the previous gen never a issue but I drive more 75/25 highway/city with 80k miles of problem free ownership.
I had a 2013 Ram 2500 Cummins and drove like almost 95% city. Barely any towing and had no issues. We ll see how this engine goes. Plus it has a 5 year warranty so I’m not worried.
That is amazing MPG. It's a real truck that gets good mileage. Amazing.
That's the power of diesel
God review. The RAM Laramie with the EcoDiesel is an awesome piece of machinery.
I'm not interested in an elect truck, though. As soon as you put some extra weight on any electric vehicle, it's range is *SERIOUSLY* affected. It essentially becomes useless for towing, or hauling any payload. In fact, the EcoDiesel is far more environmentally friendly than a purely electric powered vehicle.
What would be truly amazing, would be for RAM to come out with a true hybrid system that could be mated with either of the current engines they have on offer. The EcoDiesel, the 6-cyl Pentastar, or the 5.7L HEMI. If they could manage to pull that off successfully, wherein the truck performance, handling and fuel economy didn't suffer with the hybrid section turned off (if needed), while pushing the fuel economy upwards of 40 MPG highway / 25-30 MPG city, that would be a game changer for a lot of people. I think it could be done, but they would need to use lighter/stronger materials to build the truck. Unfortunately, they'd probably gouge the consumers for it.
Wow. I want one of these. Though i definitely dont need it. The interior of the limited is like an sclass..
Damn....If I had the $ (...that's a BIG if) I would absolutely buy this Ram with the EcoDiesel (almost 500 lb.ft. of torque?!)
No, the GMC is not better. You can't have a trailer hitch on it and lower the tail gate without bashing the tailgate with the trailer hitch.
The interior quality in the Ram is WAY better than the GMC as well.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 👏🏻👍🏻
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 For over 100 grand out the door, it better be! Way too overpriced!
Watching from Australia I like the appearance of the RAM mainly because I don't think the front is overdone like so many of the new models coming out over there. We are starting to get your USA 'trucks' over here and personally I think that only people with a size problem get them. You see the driver looking around as they rev up and take off to make sure people are looking at them. Our roads, parking spaces and even driveway into out homes are big enough to cater for your Double Big Mac size vehicles.
Guessing the Limited will be bought with a bunch of sub-prime 72-84 month auto loans
My cousin's EcoDiesel just blew up with only 110,000 miles on it. Dodge told him too bad, even though he bought the extended warranty to 100000 miles for $3500. After looking online, I see that this is a common problem. EcoDiesels are a POS. These engines should be able to get over 300000 miles before they are done. Do not buy.
Same happened to me this past summer. Was a 2015 ram ecodiesel with less than 90k miles. Since the truck was originally sold in Canada, FCA told me they wouldn't honor the warranty but would gladly sell me another one. Hell no!
Keep the 8-speed 6-8 is the perfect amount of gears.
Yeah. Not a fan of fords 10spd, drove the need ranger and was not impressed with the trans, engine on the other hand was fantastic
Ok. I’ll tell all the Chrysler engineers to consult with you first before they design the next gen transmission.
@@RB-xv4si Ok troll whatever helps you get through your day.
standard 4x8 sheets of plywood definitely fit in the bed. Full size trucks fit plywood between the wheel wells, not over the wells, so by having the vertical sides in this box configuration doesn't actually do anything to hinder plywood fitment...
$75K FOR A PICKUP TRUCK!??! If I was a billionaire I would not spend $75K for a frickin' pickup truck whose original purpose was to carry lumber and such. It may be nice but it ain't no Porsche.
I was super excited...and the you said, Fiat engine.
Well and so what?
VM Fiat Diesel engine yeah what’s the problem?
Italians are good motorists and better than many others (Vag 4 example).
@@gigieinaudi24 Fiat has the experience with diesel, all of Europe does. No talk about VW. Has 100,000 engine warranty. Have had chevy, ford, still have Tundra with5.7 hemi killer and bought the limited Ecodiesel. Love it. Still trying to figure out the bells and whistles. Averaging 23.4 in town , no long freeway trips yet. I did drive all makes before buying.
Gary Stubbs okay mate.
RAM is bottom of the barrel every year in reliability lol. Great truck when it's got a warranty, RIP to the next owner.
I'm getting a ram 1500 with a disel engine. I'm so excited
There is a night edition package for 2020 that gives the all blackout look to other colors. I just got a blacked out Laramie in billet silver.
I have this truck I'm here to tell you it's the best truck I've ever owned in 45 years barr none!!
I wish we could combine the GM Silverado diesel with this truck’s rid and interior and Ford’s towing and hauling.
The night edition blacks everything out too! Can be bought in any color!
This diesel gets really great gas mileage. After about 430 miles, it uses approximately only 0 gallons of gas.
we need this in australia-looks better than the usual choices down here
The air suspension can be optioned on all models not just the higher trims. You can get it on a 4x4 tradesman quad cab and up.
Air suspension will break down right after warranty and you will be screwed. Ten thousand dollar repair on a 100,000 truck...yikes! This 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's MSRP sticker price is 75 grand. When you add in dealer options, dealer fees, registration, sales tax etc. you're looking at an out the door price of over 100 thousand dollars!
@@braetonwilson4296 you're on crack. You can get a new ram rn for anywhere 10-21k off.MSRP rn..you're a simp.
@@braetonwilson4296 eh....nobody pays sticker for any full-size truck(Raptor/TRX being the exception). This truck will likely be 10-12k off of sticker. And Ram /Jeep uses a "closed loop" air suspension that does not break down.
HellKitty 101 100 percent correct the air suspension don’t have as many failures as you’d think, plus I’m a former owner of a JGC Overland 2011 never had a problem with that vehicle and it’s air suspension.
@@seanjohn9343 Are you kidding me? I just bought a brand new 2020 Toyota Corolla LE for 17k out the door. No worries about air suspension breaking down. Super reliable, super fun to drive. Looks so sexy and sleek.
I'd love tbe ecodiesel if it was just a little faster. I get its about the torque and mpg but I feel if I had atleast 300+ hp it would be alot more fun, 480 lbs tq is awesome though
put $2000 into it and it'll have 300+ easily
I wanted the EcoDiesel, but went with the Hemi because of the 10,000 dollar price premium in my area. 10k more, more for diesel, and DEF didnt equal a savings for me over the time I will own the truck. I will be waiting to see what Ram does with the new PHEV hybrid system that is coming out in the Wrangler in December of this year.
Less maintenance , will last over twice as long as a gas engine for the most part and is way more fuel efficient then the gas, I’d say you fumbled the bag on that one.
@@Gigachadly Traded it already, I am good with it.
I definitely prefer the reviews like they used to be, in order.
In case the urban folk and international audience are still mystified why mid and heavy trucks are so popular in the US, it’s because our tax authority allows great first year and lifetime use depreciation/write offs of the cost of the truck, provided it is used for commercial reasons over 50% of the time. Even in Year 1. Section 179 tax code depreciation advantage. I worked and lived away from the States for almost 15 years and was myself amazed at the sheer volume of mid and heavy pickup trucks when I returned back full time to the States but after learning about that tax rule, it made sense. In addition to our highway and suburb road specs.
Just walked at dealer they show me this truck i test drive and I bought it right away Thenkyou dealership Langley BC
In Canada we get a “Sport” trim level which gives us the black on black, black on red and black on white colour schemes ;)
Ah yes the unreliable fiat diesel engine. Combined with Chrysler electronics what an amazing recipe for disaster!!
Die hard mopar fan, but I’m not touching an ecodiesel until I see if it’s a proven engine. The old ecodiesels were giant pieces of garbage.
I love my 2020 Rebel Hydraulic Blue Exterior/ Interior Amazing
There should be "hidden" rear seat storage under the floor mats, there are "Ram Bins" on either side of the truck near the door.
If it had a Cummins and a Aisin transmission, I would buy.
Awesome review as usual! I love getting the perspective of a “non-truck guy” as compared to the TFL fellas. Missed a couple of things though: In the rear floor, there are Ram Bins for storage. The bins have pull out liners that allow you to put ice and have cold drinks while on the road. They are very deep and can hide all manner of things from prying eyes. Second, the EcoDiesel is a $4995 option over the base 3.6 V6 Pentastar. The Hemi is $1495. The cost jump from the Hemi to the EcoDiesel is actually $3500.
hemi is what id pick cuz it beats the i force
the hemi is the only reliable engine in the ram 1500 and any other chrysler products
widsquard the 3.6 is pretty reliable too
@@joshuamccormick5497 only on the dodge charger or chrysler 300
The Hemi etorq is only $2600 less than the diesel
How can you possibly do a review and say a 48 inch sheet of plywood- “It may not fit in the bed because of the Ram boxes” without checking with tape measure or looking at the stats....guessing and false assumptions should not be part of a first class review.
Very well done video. Note that the price of the EcoDiesel varies according to the trim level..
They don’t have massage seats but they do offer head up display, I’ve seen it, don’t fight me on this. The only option they don’t offer is the ‘fart suction seats’ Let’s, face it, we ALL pollute into our car seats, I’ve seen people do it, don’t fight me on this.
The younger generation looks at this fuel hog being used as a commuter car and wonder how we continue to waste and pollute to this degree. (Why even bother with the word "ECO" - what is that supposed to mean LOL?) I know there is also a macho thing about driving these, but there must be other ways to convey our masculinity.....
32 mpg on the highway that's how. Stick to your prius.
You really don't know anything about diesels, go drink your kale shake 😂
@@willthorson4543 I get 40 mpg in the city in my civic but 32 is really good for a big V8 truck
@@willthorson4543 He's right though, too many insecure men driving huge pick-up trucks to compensate for their small peckers. They don't need to haul or tow anything, just want to show how manly they are...sad.
@@braetonwilson4296 ...I don't think all men that buy a big pickup truck have small man meat..I gonna buy a truck because I had a drunk driver hit me head on in my Madza 6.....Mess me up a little...
that massive screen really should at least be angled towards the driver, it looks like a real stretch
Don't buy a diesel Jeep...
You could almost make a drinking game out of how many times he brings up colour options lol
Would love to see a review of the longhorn!!
Another Great video ! Thank you!
Want a 6’4” ram box 5’5 is too short.
Still prefer the looks of f-150. It’s simple and not so much going on.
Is this new model going to randomly catch fire like the last gen model?
Should've used a 4.2 litre v6 cummins, that will make it as reliable as the hemi 5.7l. And 5.7 hemis beat the iforce because almost same reliability, but stronger.
5.7hemi not even close as reliable as 5.7 from Toyota....u wont gove 1 million miles.
Will this truck be good for a daily driver with a mix of city and freeway driving? I do not tow anything but may use it to haul some stuff here and there but that's it. I know they have mid size trucks but mpg not good and they are not as roomy and conforable as the 1/2 tons?
4:05 this shit gets to 60 in roughly 7.5 seconds ( I know he said "should" but I laughed )
“Italian Diesel engine made by fiat” is all needed to hear.....
I wanted the diesel option and then I heart Fiat makes it so I’m like, yeah no I’m going with a Hemi instead
Lol @ GMC looks better. You might want to get your eyes checked or you might have a fever from the Coronavirus.
The debate on the looks of the GMC vs Ram is obviously your own option, but what we all can agree on is that the new Silverado is the worst looking of all the trucks
Exterior wise I give it to the GMC Sierra. Interior it is the Ram all the way.
I wonder what the ram would be like if it had the 5.0L Cummins turbo V8 that was in the Nissan Titan XD (but it would need to be slightly detuned to meet emissions for the 1500 series trucks)
Der Schwindel nah that’s wasn’t the issue, the main failure was lack of sales and confusion on what the Titan XD was.
The Titan XD was NOT a 2500 competitor, it was built to a middle ground between the 1500 and 2500 class (so like 2000) and the retuned 5.6 Endurance v8 and the 5.0 Cummins fit the bill perfectly!
The owners I met when I was a porter at a Nissan dealer really liked them, but for most of them this was their first new truck.
just the Titan doesn’t sell well. so Nissan and Cummins decided to split because of slow sales. Which sucks because no joke the Titan is a really good and comfortable truck and their 5.6 endurance v8 is really reliable, and you can find them for a good price used.
But yet I like to own cars that you don’t see all the time, so this truck also appeals to me in that way too.
A V8 diesel in a 1/2 ton would almost axe the need for a 3/4 ton cummins truck. Besides that 5.0 cummins was not a very good powertrain. The eco diesel is the fuel efficient alternative to the hemi.
brjha I mean it would have to be retuned obviously but I think it would be better fit than the Fiat sourced eco diesel, and the main downfall of it was the transmission the engine itself was good for that weird 5/8 ton truck Nissan was going for
The 5.0L is a very heavy engine, about 900lb. alone, and I don't think that includes after treatment systems or a beefier transmission, which would be necessary to handle the torque. With that much weight, you'd have to increase the GVWR and upgrade the suspension just to maintain the payload rating, which would make it more than a 1/2 ton but still less than a 3/4 ton. Basically, it would be the Ram 1500 version of the Nissan Titan XD, and that segment was proven to not be so hot.
emdec55 yeah true it would be really heavy totally forgot about the weight, and really the main reason they made this weird in between class is because Nissan knew they would do way worse if they made a true 3/4 ton truck, they just got a lot of sales from people who don’t want a big 3/4 ton heavy duty truck but needs more than what a 1/2 ton could handle
Plus it makes it possible to get a crew cab with a 8 foot bed and without having to get a bigger engine (as the XD could still have the 5.6 endurance v8 as the regular Titan)
You missed the 2 big storage boxes under the rear floor mats
Apparently they forgot to fill up the AdBlue tank at the factory? Very strange that it needed a refill at such a low mileage.
If it ain't a Cummins its not worth it even if Dodge puts whale leather for the interior
These ecodiesel are junk!
I had one that was well maintained and never abused. Engine unexpectedly seized and ram would not honor the warranty because it was originally from Canada.
Ill never buy one again.
Lemons exist with all the manufacturers.
I have a 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel with the eco diesel. I'm at 90K miles and haven't had any issues with the truck. I highly recommend the GDE tune.
that RAM will breakdown within the week .....
And yet the F150 still sells... Ram is the only way to go for a full sized pickup IMO.
Most of fords sales are fleet sales. Every utility company, local governments use ford trucks. Take them out and ram beats them .
@@robertsn6584 👍🏻👏🏻
@@robertsn6584 that's because Fords are actually really good work trucks. They're suitable for that purpose and they're easier to work on while having more parts available.
Lol...reliability plays a massive role. And especially the diesel is notorious for having reliability issues.
@@robertsn6584 no it doesn't. Lol. You might want to look at the numbers overall.
Still waiting for mine to burn to the ground.One jug of coolant per tank of fuel.
That $3k that gov forced FCA to pay owners of 14-16 EDs was best used for an aftermarket tune ($1k) that turned off the pointless EGR (not needed to meet emissions output requirements) and delete the EGR cooler solves that risk.
Plus runs better less problematic more power less fuel and a great for towing engine brake.
Probably the coolest truck out there with a great interior considering how ugly truck interiors are.
Not an fca guy at all but I gotta admit ram knocked out of the park with this one.
awesome review
Buyers beware Rams have TIPM issues .whats a TiPM ? Ram uses smart fuse box this includes fuel relays that are soldiered into a circuit board .I had a fuel pump relay go bad .Cost to replace was 800 ,parts and labor .This happen twice .Cost of fuel relays is $10 dollar in another vehicle .I will not be purchasing anther ram .
I'll pass I dont have 70k floating around just for a luxury truck, I'll go with the 40k colorado zr1 personally. Has enough comforts and modern features and still looks pretty good on the outside, inside is ok not great but it's a truck. Mostly I just want it to get me around during rough driving conditions like winter.
GMC Sierra DOES NOT ! Look better than this truck, it rides like crap also. I completely love mine. Would never buy any other.
The RAM is better than my 2016 F150 Lariat in every way except one. WINDOW HEIGHT. The view out of my truck shows me easily 35% more of the road and my surroundings than the low profile glass design of the new RAMs. Seriously, go sit in an F150, then sit in a RAM. It's like going from a nice open escalator to an elevator.
Also they had a 2019 ecodiesel. So clearly your not informed at all. In their ram classic.
you’re* Clearly you’re not educated
Touché
What happened to the CUMMINS DEIESELS
Diesel
They’re still in the 2500 and up trucks. I imagine the 6.7 is a bit too heavy for a 1/2 ton frame/suspension setup.
Ram still has the Cummins in the HD trucks. Nissan killed the 5.0L V8 in their trucks. Not a very good powertrain.
@@hellkitty1014nissan done it cuz it doesnt tow much.
As someone who owns the 2015 ecodiesel with 80k miles these new ones are genuinely impressive, I love my ram. This new one glides down the road even on 22's unreal experience in a truck. It's the first FCA product in my family in near 30 years, and have been blown away with this truck it's my swiss army knife. The thing with the diesel is meant to be a highway cruiser, which is where they shine, for the person who drives a lot but needs a truck. After 20 months of ownership and 60k miles I could honestly say I'd buy it again, nothing but maintenance and recalls, even on the original pads and rotors with 80k miles. My next Ram will be a Longhorn in patriot blue with the chrome bumpers(I don't like rock chips) idk if I will buy the diesel or not simply due to my move closer to work.
I was singing that same tune till my 2015 ecodiesel quit on me just under 90k miles recently.
Get rid of it!
Your welcome
Love your videos man. What song is in the intro?
Better MPG than my Tacoma.. my next purchase will be this truck
I sold my 2017 Tacoma and am leaning towards the ram than the Tacoma
I'll take it, exactly how it is. Where do I sign?
I too have the aerodynamics of a brick.
I can’t stand the sight of the newer ram trucks!! If I wanted to buy a truck that looks like a fucken Toyota, I would buy a fucken Toyota
Ram could sell a bunch of mid-size trucks with the overland craze going on.
Shit: this gets better MPG than my GTI.
Ram has 0% financing for 84 months, the challenge there isn’t making the payments, it’s having a working vehicle at the end of 7 years.
Loving it 😍👌
it looks like a really nice truck like the pano sunroof, the touchscreen, etc but i hear a lot of owners having problems with it on yt. Is it a endless money pit?
Temping me to get a this truck right now!!! But 70k.. :/ Ram beautiful truck!
You don't have to spend $70,000 to get the look and feel of this luxury spec Limited. Even a mid-level Laramie still has leather and power everything, and it can be optioned with a similar black appearance package. That's about a $50,000 price, or around $40,000 with your typical discounts.
The bighorn trim level isn't that high end and it has air suspension available on it