Went from an 08 Silverado 1500 Z71 with the 5.3 to Ram 3.6 eTorque and the Ram puts up almost identical numbers to the Chevy. The v6s of today are a lot more powerful than the v6s of the past and it does everything a normal person needs it to do. Don’t let the hardcore folks fool you, the 3.6 Ram is more than enough for most peoples needs. Tow a trailer, boat, small camper, it will do the job! 1500s with 7500lb towing capacity have been the standard for years…. this one just does it with less cylinders and less fuel. Very impressed by what this V6 can do.
How have you liked it? I'm looking at purchasing a Ram 1500 Reble with the 3.6 eToruqe next year at some point. I don't feel I have the need for the Hemi, I don't have a trailer or anything, and if I were to get one, I really would only want a small teardrop or pop-up camper. Like my Jeep it would mostly be a daily driver, commuting to and from work running errands. (going on road trips and vacation) I know Reble is over kill for offroad as my main use there would be forest service roads. (But I'd rather have it be over killed then get stuck or damaged from under kill, plus I really like the way it looks in "Night Edition" package with the two-tone hydro-blue paint. and looking at EPA it is rated the same 24 mpg highway as my Trailhawk 3.2 Pentastar and 19 city one mpg more city then the 18 on the Cherokee, and comes in at the same 21 combined, but with a standard 26-gallon tank i would have much more range then the 15.8-gallon tank in the Cherokee affords.
I guess some v6 are better than others I used to own a 2015 F-150 with the N/A V6 that truck was a 4 door 4wd and that motor had a really hard time moving that truck down the road especially in the winter time in 4wd going through deep snow no power.
um why v6? how about gas saving especially when gas is almost 6 bucks a gal in so cal right now! if you dont need that power (i dont) I saved money on the tuck and the gas going forward. win win. The V6 with e torque standard has plenty of power and get up an go! and I can still tow my 6k pound travel trailer no problem. not loaded im getting 21-22 city diving easy and I get 25-27 hwy.. and Im mostly driving unloaded. really loving the gas mileage.. (and how smooth and quite it is!) I love it!
@@RunningThruLife Nice! Had mine for 3 weeks I love it.. best interior ever on a truck currently.. and the biggest interior.. the thing is so big inside I love it.. the cabin is super quiet.. I was surprised that the front fog lights light to the side when you turn the wheel at night.. kind of like my neighbors Mercedes 😋 it has the black headliner I love that too.. did I mention the comfort of the seats ? wow super comfortable front seats!! I like the looks of the truck outside but I really like it inside! Good luck with your new ram! Exciting!
There's nothing wrong with the V6 but the 5.7 hemi is actually pretty fuel efficient as well. I have a 5.7 hemi warlock and my buddy has the 3.6 warlock and we get pretty close to the same gas mileage.
The 3.6 is all the truck most people ever need. Period. If you know you need to tow a lot you're not looking at this truck and you know who you are, but for most of you this beast is plenty.
I always ignored them throughout the years. I had no idea they blew the midsize trucks out of the water when it comes to fuel economy. No need for a tacoma, when this gets over 25mpg, with a ZF8 and a box frame
I've always loved driving trucks and I've had several over the years (Ram, Silverado, F-150, Ridgeline etc...). I've just purchased a 2021 Ram Classic Express 4X4 with the 3.6L V6 with a 3.55 rear axle ratio. I'm not towing often, maybe 5-6 times in the summer (enclosed trailer 5'X8' & 1 motorcycle) but I also love to have a 6.5' bed to carry stuff, branches, wood, tools etc... when needed. I remember my first truck, a 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2X4 with a 5L V8 "160 hp" which is far less than the 3.6L V6 with more than 300 hp in today's Ram. 😊
Camping right now with the basic 6 seat BigHorn v6. Towing a 5500 lb camper. Had no trouble going 67 mph or faster. I kept the speed at 64-66and engine was 3,000 rpm on the hills. I saw a solid 14 mpg. on the ride up here. Note I started at a lower elevation and ended higher. I started in south east Michigan and traveled to the Manistee area. The v6 is just fine. I felt the v8 would extract too big a penalty for the 90% of the time I am not towing. I easily see 22 mpg mixed city driving. My advise is if you need the hemi buy it. If you don't the v6 Pentastar is still a sweet heart.
Exactly the kind of info I want/like to hear. When I was buying my 2018 Ram my truck with the hemi it ended up being cheaper than the V6 I was originally there to look at and had a few other features I wanted. So I figured better to have more than I need especially if it’s cheaper. But next time I will shop harder to get a more reasonable engine for my needs. For the total life of my truck I’ve used the V8’s capacity for less than 2% of the total miles I’ve driven. I love the hemi, I can get 19 mpg in the summer on country roads and always have power in excess. 15-16 in winter. I would buy it again but want to try the V6 next time. What year is your truck/ do you have the eTorque? And if so how do you like it?
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
I bought my 2017 used (previous owner was Enterprise), and yes, they are excellent trucks. One caveat: Look at the gear ratio: If you get a 3.21, your max tow is 4400 lbs. 3.55 will give you a more normal towing capacity of 7,000 lbs.
@@tommiller5853 yeah Enterprise never buys anything with the intent to tow as it's not allowed in their rental agreements. So they don't bother paying extra for the different ratio, which I believe a $3000 option
@@tommiller5853 i have a v6 with 3.55. Even with the 3.21 i believe you would have no problem pulling up to 7000 or so in a pinch. A truck with a 3.55 might slightly out accelerate you with same load. I guess if your under warranty and something broke while overloaded fca could dispute. But im Not sure why there is such a gap in towing between the two axle ratios. The only difference is the gear set
It’s not going to be any problems towing 7k pounds. Early 2000’s f350’s only had about 240 horsepower with their best engines and with only four speed transmission. If towing is your reasoning to buy a truck, you will get more life from a HD truck.
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
if you drive a modern v8 or turbo 6 ford, the ram with a v6 will feel a little sluggish, but compared to v8 trucks from say 15 years ago, I think my 2018 4x4 quad cab feels way quicker than any stock 5.7 vortec or 5.4 triton or 5.9 dodge magnum while getting 40-50% better gas mileage. towing large loads may be a different story, the most I've towed is around 3k lbs, it had no problem at all moving that weight . the spunky little v6 continues to impress me
I'm going to have to take one for a test drive. I'm more than happy with the power of my gm 1500 with the 5.7 vortec so if this has more it should be worth considering. The vortec has around 60 more torque though
The Pentastar V6 seems to be a good engine and if you aren't doing serious towing then it should be good for daily driving. Great utility and comfort and good gas mileage. The Hemi is nice but it's thirsty. I'm considering a 1500 or an F150 for my next vehicle.
I liked the idea of the ecodiesel and the hemi, problem is they're both extremely unreliable engines. It's sad that the pentastar is the only one that's dependable. But if it gets over 25mpg, I may consider it
I know it's been a while but for anyone reading comments for info... the Pentastar V6 with eTorque does not get any more than 24mpg on the freeway. It does tow quite well when the weight is within it's limit (7790 lbs for mine) and gets great gas around town.@@SupramanTRD
@@patamaran my old 2005 4.7 Dakota was 230hp and 250 ft lb. These v6 engines are killing it. My Cherokee 3.2 is 260 hp and quick with the 8sp transmission
This cracks me up! He comments how much "incredibly deep" huge amount of storage and adaptability the center console has (13:09), then complains about the pocket storage on the outside of the center console and how it's useless and will collect dust (13:52). Really? Every heard of a contractor using a clip board, or a traveling sales person using this to store his notebook? And no one uses "maps" anymore....do they? I guess you have to complain about something. I've driven F150s and Rams, Rams have it all over the competition, especially with interior design, comfort and storage, not to mention the ride quality of the rear coil suspension. The competition is "bouncy" and rigid to say the least.
Yup, sure as certain powerful enough because your not pulling a tank or anything armored bullet proof. So do you need more power? When V6 Pentastar is more then adequate.
Kind of funny how he says the Chevy truck has a better rear camera when every other UA-cam video on the Ram, and even the ones that are compared to other trucks all the people say the Ram has the best resolution!
They do ride good quiet, but to get it new personally would just get used denali for that price point. Got a 2015 GMC double cab base truck put 20 in Denali wheels all terrians, bed cover, tool box, weather tech mats called it a day bought 2 years ago for 17k. Has the 4.3 V6 has better torque than the penstar tows just fine but the drawback is does not ride as good and only has the 6 speed transmission. The bright side have it about paid for already.
Chrysler has the weirdest way to spec out a car. Usually most automakers won’t let you spec stuff like air suspension and all the other fancy kit until you go a trim or two above. Chrysler allows you to spec it almost any way on any trim, which makes for this weird ass Frankenstein of a lower trim v6 truck with some options that aren’t even standard in higher trims. The dealers or whoever spec something like this is stupid thinking people will pay 78k(B.C. taxes included) for a v6 truck with cloth seats. This system is probably hugely expensive to manage rather than the more cost effective trim tied to options system that other manufacturers have. Trucks like this will probably sit for a while until they are heavily discounted. And people wonder why Chrysler is losing money?
Do what? Being able to spec trucks with options you want is great and you can get way more features on Ram trucks especially on lower trims then you can get with GM or Ford. I hate leather on a truck and ordered my bighorn loaded out. Came out to 57K but I got the truck I wanted.
They don't make reliable V8 engines anymore, now they all have the BS AFM system which means they can fail it anytime. This engine does not and if strap it to a dyno will probably make about the same power as your 5.3L Silverado will. Unfortunately it's the harsh truth. Yes the Hemi is going to make almost 90 more hp and well over 100tq but coming from a Chevy ownwer, I will not be buying another V8 truck from them. Also the ZF 8 speed is miles better than anything Chevy has to offer.
"The 3.6 is all the truck most people ever need." For groceries, picking up the kids and taking the dog to the groomer, everything you could do in a sedan, However, those that buy a truck for truck purposes and want to maintain highway speeds; the 3.6l sucks. If you're concerned about MPG you probably don't actually need a truck.
@@michaelparrish1968 You are incorrect on this. Dodge is not a manufacturer of vehicles. It is a brand of cars built by its parent company Chrysler. Ram is the truck division. Dodge is muscle cars and SUV's. Its has been this way since 2009 when Chrysler split it up. You call it a Dodge if you want but >>>>>>> it's designed, built, Manufactured, sold and titled as RAM. I own one and sold it to myself.
The 2019 Dodge Ram? Its not a DODGE! You should know that. Its a Ram. The name Dodge for the truck line was dropped over 10 years ago. Makes me want to not subscribe. Ram was separated years ago and left the Dodge name for SUVs , vans, and cars. Go out to the truck and try to find Dodge on it.
Yes , You are 100% correct it is not a Dodge it is not a Fiat and it is not a Chrysler some individuals will never stop criticizing Dodge??? I retired from FCA (Fiat Chrysler of America) Yes it is made in AMERICA . I have owned Chrysler products all my life and have had NO more problems than any other truck brands would have. Try one and you will see the Ram 1500 is the best riding truck that I have ever driven I still have my 2013 Ram and expect to keep it for 3 more years
@@artfrank649 I have a Ram also. I find it the most handsome truck on the road. Great fuel mileage compared to my Ford 150 and quiet and comfortable to drive. I am happy with it.
This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Watch how he touches something, why not just use your pinky, he hardly pushes/touches something. Golly, I got to turn this guy off..........
ITS NOT A DODGE!!!!! Come on people, it’s a RAM. They changed the name in 2009. Don’t believe me??? Go to your nearest Ram dealer and tell them you want to order a new Dodge Ram, if the salesmen has any integrity, he will politely tell you they are called RAM!
If you look into other dodge cars. You can see that the interior screens are very familiar. Dodge and RAM have HEMI engines. So what tf am I calling it, Dodge RAM mf 🤣
@@firstnamelastname5540 yes look into other manufacturers also they do the same thing. But it’s not a Dodge, it’s a Ram. All cars carry over interior platforms etc. Ram is in the same company as Dodge, Chrysler, etc, same as other manufacturers. But in 2009 ‘Dodge’, ‘dropped’ the ‘Dodge’ name from their trucks and started calling them Rams and Ram only. Then a GMC truck should be called a ‘Chevrolet GMC’, or the Chevy truck, ‘GMC Chevrolet’, same company, different truck/vehicle. And yes so what if you call it a Dodge Ram, I don’t care, sorry if I was to harsh with my first response, I was just trying to correct something the Ram started in 09. It’s called a Ram, the company did a complete turnover of the truck and the manufacturer CHANGED the name to Ram, sorry.
@@fishin11 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, FIAT are all owned by one company, if we are being factual. But RAM is traditionally called Dodge Ram because that’s where it originated from there for we call it Dodge Ram, because it was once called; you guessed it “Dodge Ram”. We will continually call it that. Still; It stems from the engine we own, “HEMI” dodge also use “HEMI” engines. The name changed but not the production if yk what I mean🤝
Dude, it’s not a Dodge. Dude leather seats in a work truck is an added expense. Dude the seats are not “smaller” than the Silverados. It could be a little higher quality? Compared to what brand. Please explain your bland, lazy and uninteresting review.
Yeah, this truck makes no sense to me either. I think it fails in every aspect other than being a replacement for a ‘70s luxury barge(minus an oversized V8). But, I do appreciate all the work you guys put into your reviews.
If you look into other dodge cars. You can see that the interior screens are very familiar. Dodge and RAM have HEMI engines. So what tf am I calling it, Dodge RAM mf 🤣
Mike Laughridge what, did you buy one and find out that a V6 truck is both slow and bad a towing...? Are you shaking your head at your own hasty purchase?
Weston Anderson I paid 37k for my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn level II which includes heated seats heated steering wheel digital dash and its 4x4 hi low and awd. It’s not a V8 but for around town and if you hit the pedal is not slow by any means . It’s not a turbocharged , but it has been the most reliable NA engine on the market since 2012.
@@HAMlLTON your the type of guy who thinks V8 is life ! Not everybody wants to tow, get shitty gas mileage, or act like there truck is a Ferrari on the race track...
because it puts out over 300 hp, has good fuel economy, and not everyone wants a hemi... why are so many people hung up on the fact that their needs arent the same as other's needs?
That's because your stuck on stupid with the engine size ! It's an everyday truck driver with better fuel economy, upgraded interior, upgraded infotainment system, and still has power !
The V6 is not for towing. Period. It has known oil filter adapter and rocker arm/lifter issues all which can total the motor easily. 68k and no big V8? Really? How stupid are people today. If you buy a truck with that much chrome then u are having an identity issue. A truck is for work. Sad.
Went from an 08 Silverado 1500 Z71 with the 5.3 to Ram 3.6 eTorque and the Ram puts up almost identical numbers to the Chevy. The v6s of today are a lot more powerful than the v6s of the past and it does everything a normal person needs it to do. Don’t let the hardcore folks fool you, the 3.6 Ram is more than enough for most peoples needs. Tow a trailer, boat, small camper, it will do the job! 1500s with 7500lb towing capacity have been the standard for years…. this one just does it with less cylinders and less fuel. Very impressed by what this V6 can do.
How have you liked it? I'm looking at purchasing a Ram 1500 Reble with the 3.6 eToruqe next year at some point. I don't feel I have the need for the Hemi, I don't have a trailer or anything, and if I were to get one, I really would only want a small teardrop or pop-up camper. Like my Jeep it would mostly be a daily driver, commuting to and from work running errands. (going on road trips and vacation) I know Reble is over kill for offroad as my main use there would be forest service roads. (But I'd rather have it be over killed then get stuck or damaged from under kill, plus I really like the way it looks in "Night Edition" package with the two-tone hydro-blue paint. and looking at EPA it is rated the same 24 mpg highway as my Trailhawk 3.2 Pentastar and 19 city one mpg more city then the 18 on the Cherokee, and comes in at the same 21 combined, but with a standard 26-gallon tank i would have much more range then the 15.8-gallon tank in the Cherokee affords.
I guess some v6 are better than others I used to own a 2015 F-150 with the N/A V6 that truck was a 4 door 4wd and that motor had a really hard time moving that truck down the road especially in the winter time in 4wd going through deep snow no power.
@@Steven91992 Did it have a 8 or 10 speed transmission? all the Trans gears really helps multiply the power.
um why v6? how about gas saving especially when gas is almost 6 bucks a gal in so cal right now! if you dont need that power (i dont) I saved money on the tuck and the gas going forward. win win. The V6 with e torque standard has plenty of power and get up an go! and I can still tow my 6k pound travel trailer no problem. not loaded im getting 21-22 city diving easy and I get 25-27 hwy.. and Im mostly driving unloaded. really loving the gas mileage.. (and how smooth and quite it is!) I love it!
I'm getting mine tomorrow can't wait!
@@RunningThruLife Nice! Had mine for 3 weeks I love it.. best interior ever on a truck currently.. and the biggest interior.. the thing is so big inside I love it.. the cabin is super quiet.. I was surprised that the front fog lights light to the side when you turn the wheel at night.. kind of like my neighbors Mercedes 😋 it has the black headliner I love that too.. did I mention the comfort of the seats ? wow super comfortable front seats!! I like the looks of the truck outside but I really like it inside! Good luck with your new ram! Exciting!
There's nothing wrong with the V6 but the 5.7 hemi is actually pretty fuel efficient as well. I have a 5.7 hemi warlock and my buddy has the 3.6 warlock and we get pretty close to the same gas mileage.
The 3.6 is all the truck most people ever need. Period. If you know you need to tow a lot you're not looking at this truck and you know who you are, but for most of you this beast is plenty.
I always ignored them throughout the years. I had no idea they blew the midsize trucks out of the water when it comes to fuel economy. No need for a tacoma, when this gets over 25mpg, with a ZF8 and a box frame
Well said!
I got me a V6 2021 warlock
Living in the rockies, I wouldn't be caught dead with this Jeep Wrangler motor
@@mikekenner9218 some of us dont tow and are perfectly comfortable with the size of our members
I've always loved driving trucks and I've had several over the years (Ram, Silverado, F-150, Ridgeline etc...). I've just purchased a 2021 Ram Classic Express 4X4 with the 3.6L V6 with a 3.55 rear axle ratio. I'm not towing often, maybe 5-6 times in the summer (enclosed trailer 5'X8' & 1 motorcycle) but I also love to have a 6.5' bed to carry stuff, branches, wood, tools etc... when needed. I remember my first truck, a 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2X4 with a 5L V8 "160 hp" which is far less than the 3.6L V6 with more than 300 hp in today's Ram. 😊
Camping right now with the basic 6 seat BigHorn v6. Towing a 5500 lb camper. Had no trouble going 67 mph or faster. I kept the speed at 64-66and engine was 3,000 rpm on the hills. I saw a solid 14 mpg. on the ride up here. Note I started at a lower elevation and ended higher. I started in south east Michigan and traveled to the Manistee area. The v6 is just fine. I felt the v8 would extract too big a penalty for the 90% of the time I am not towing. I easily see 22 mpg mixed city driving. My advise is if you need the hemi buy it. If you don't the v6 Pentastar is still a sweet heart.
Exactly the kind of info I want/like to hear. When I was buying my 2018 Ram my truck with the hemi it ended up being cheaper than the V6 I was originally there to look at and had a few other features I wanted. So I figured better to have more than I need especially if it’s cheaper. But next time I will shop harder to get a more reasonable engine for my needs. For the total life of my truck I’ve used the V8’s capacity for less than 2% of the total miles I’ve driven. I love the hemi, I can get 19 mpg in the summer on country roads and always have power in excess. 15-16 in winter. I would buy it again but want to try the V6 next time. What year is your truck/ do you have the eTorque? And if so how do you like it?
What gear ratio is your truck?
What gear ratio is your truck?
Mine is the 3.21.
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
I worked for Enterprise until a few months ago and we got these as rentals and my God these are incredible trucks, I'm dying to buy one soon
I bought my 2017 used (previous owner was Enterprise), and yes, they are excellent trucks.
One caveat: Look at the gear ratio: If you get a 3.21, your max tow is 4400 lbs. 3.55 will give you a more normal towing capacity of 7,000 lbs.
@@tommiller5853 yeah Enterprise never buys anything with the intent to tow as it's not allowed in their rental agreements. So they don't bother paying extra for the different ratio, which I believe a $3000 option
@@tommiller5853 I'm planing on waiting for a 2500 Diesel, after watching Doug Demuro's review I'm sold on it
@@tommiller5853 i have a v6 with 3.55. Even with the 3.21 i believe you would have no problem pulling up to 7000 or so in a pinch. A truck with a 3.55 might slightly out accelerate you with same load. I guess if your under warranty and something broke while overloaded fca could dispute. But im Not sure why there is such a gap in towing between the two axle ratios. The only difference is the gear set
It’s not going to be any problems towing 7k pounds. Early 2000’s f350’s only had about 240 horsepower with their best engines and with only four speed transmission. If towing is your reasoning to buy a truck, you will get more life from a HD truck.
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
How do you get the dealers to bring the price down, what arguments do you give or how do you engage them?
if you drive a modern v8 or turbo 6 ford, the ram with a v6 will feel a little sluggish, but compared to v8 trucks from say 15 years ago, I think my 2018 4x4 quad cab feels way quicker than any stock 5.7 vortec or 5.4 triton or 5.9 dodge magnum while getting 40-50% better gas mileage. towing large loads may be a different story, the most I've towed is around 3k lbs, it had no problem at all moving that weight . the spunky little v6 continues to impress me
I'm going to have to take one for a test drive. I'm more than happy with the power of my gm 1500 with the 5.7 vortec so if this has more it should be worth considering. The vortec has around 60 more torque though
The Pentastar V6 seems to be a good engine and if you aren't doing serious towing then it should be good for daily driving. Great utility and comfort and good gas mileage. The Hemi is nice but it's thirsty. I'm considering a 1500 or an F150 for my next vehicle.
V6 can tow 7,700 lbs with 3.55 gear ratio it tows my 3,000 lb lund boat perfectly
I liked the idea of the ecodiesel and the hemi, problem is they're both extremely unreliable engines. It's sad that the pentastar is the only one that's dependable. But if it gets over 25mpg, I may consider it
I know it's been a while but for anyone reading comments for info... the Pentastar V6 with eTorque does not get any more than 24mpg on the freeway. It does tow quite well when the weight is within it's limit (7790 lbs for mine) and gets great gas around town.@@SupramanTRD
Regardless of whatever vehicle a person is driving...why is the world so hung up on speed?
That’s why, they made this V6 trim level. For people that aren’t hung up on speed
That 3.6 has more power than a lot of v8s from the 80s.
hell it has more power than a lot of v8s from the 2000s, and some 2010s. The 2013 4.8L v8 magnum put out 310hp, this thing puts out 305.
@@patamaran I had an 2007 F150 4.6 V8 that put out 248 hp.
@@patamaran my old 2005 4.7 Dakota was 230hp and 250 ft lb. These v6 engines are killing it. My Cherokee 3.2 is 260 hp and quick with the 8sp transmission
“That’s pretty much it.” Talks for another 12 minutes
This cracks me up! He comments how much "incredibly deep" huge amount of storage and adaptability the center console has (13:09), then complains about the pocket storage on the outside of the center console and how it's useless and will collect dust (13:52). Really? Every heard of a contractor using a clip board, or a traveling sales person using this to store his notebook? And no one uses "maps" anymore....do they? I guess you have to complain about something. I've driven F150s and Rams, Rams have it all over the competition, especially with interior design, comfort and storage, not to mention the ride quality of the rear coil suspension. The competition is "bouncy" and rigid to say the least.
I love mine! 2022 Bighorn with 50k miles. Everything I need it to do. Better driving expirencr than my 05 Z71 and better fuel economy!
Why does youtube show me so many Canadian channels? It's like they don't want people in the south of the US to get any views.
Yup, sure as certain powerful enough because your not pulling a tank or anything armored bullet proof. So do you need more power? When V6 Pentastar is more then adequate.
It's a RAM... not Dodge 11:25
RAM is dodge bro.
What is wrong with chrome?.... It's cheaper more durable and easier to clean
Why are you comparing the back up camera to Chevy higher trim. Compare that Chevy to Laramie
This kid thinks that adjustable pedals is a rare and new thing? My ‘08 minivan had adjustable pedals..
Kind of funny how he says the Chevy truck has a better rear camera when every other UA-cam video on the Ram, and even the ones that are compared to other trucks all the people say the Ram has the best resolution!
They do ride good quiet, but to get it new personally would just get used denali for that price point. Got a 2015 GMC double cab base truck put 20 in Denali wheels all terrians, bed cover, tool box, weather tech mats called it a day bought 2 years ago for 17k. Has the 4.3 V6 has better torque than the penstar tows just fine but the drawback is does not ride as good and only has the 6 speed transmission. The bright side have it about paid for already.
Chrysler has the weirdest way to spec out a car. Usually most automakers won’t let you spec stuff like air suspension and all the other fancy kit until you go a trim or two above. Chrysler allows you to spec it almost any way on any trim, which makes for this weird ass Frankenstein of a lower trim v6 truck with some options that aren’t even standard in higher trims. The dealers or whoever spec something like this is stupid thinking people will pay 78k(B.C. taxes included) for a v6 truck with cloth seats. This system is probably hugely expensive to manage rather than the more cost effective trim tied to options system that other manufacturers have. Trucks like this will probably sit for a while until they are heavily discounted. And people wonder why Chrysler is losing money?
Do what? Being able to spec trucks with options you want is great and you can get way more features on Ram trucks especially on lower trims then you can get with GM or Ford. I hate leather on a truck and ordered my bighorn loaded out. Came out to 57K but I got the truck I wanted.
Wait what? You're mad at the fact that you can build your truck exactly how you want it???? Seems a bit redundant.
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SL has to be a youngster
They don't make reliable V8 engines anymore, now they all have the BS AFM system which means they can fail it anytime. This engine does not and if strap it to a dyno will probably make about the same power as your 5.3L Silverado will. Unfortunately it's the harsh truth. Yes the Hemi is going to make almost 90 more hp and well over 100tq but coming from a Chevy ownwer, I will not be buying another V8 truck from them. Also the ZF 8 speed is miles better than anything Chevy has to offer.
"The 3.6 is all the truck most people ever need." For groceries, picking up the kids and taking the dog to the groomer, everything you could do in a sedan, However, those that buy a truck for truck purposes and want to maintain highway speeds; the 3.6l sucks. If you're concerned about MPG you probably don't actually need a truck.
Why? I'm a contractor that doesn't need to tow but put on a lot of miles, the V6 fits my needs perfectly.
This literally makes zero sense at all.
It's awesome how the truck dwarfs you 😂 , I'm used to seeing you zipping around in something smaller. Good review nonetheless 👍
Nice engine. Surprisingly you have to pay for $$$ packages to get usb in the back.
You keep referring it as a Dodge, it’s a Ram ! lol
"have enough grunt?" but never answered that but talked too much about really nothing
Lovr the chrome
This guy need to get his information updated. It is not a Dodge.😛
It's still made by dodge just re branded ram
@@michaelparrish1968 You are incorrect on this. Dodge is not a manufacturer of vehicles. It is a brand of cars built by its parent company Chrysler. Ram is the truck division. Dodge is muscle cars and SUV's. Its has been this way since 2009 when Chrysler split it up. You call it a Dodge if you want but >>>>>>> it's designed, built, Manufactured, sold and titled as RAM. I own one and sold it to myself.
@@michaelparrish1968 My truck says Ram on the sales documents.
My dude a big horn is not a work truck that would be the ST (that i have! 8( good review!)
Does the engine have hybrid eTorque (the start/stop thing)?
Yes, all the 3.6 L in the 5th gen have e torque
But it has a button to turn it off I leave mine off most of the time
I'm 6'5" 350lbs and it's kind of a pain in the rear to squeeze into the drivers seat the door height is an awkward size for big men.
I'm 6'4 and 318lbs and I drive a 2019 ram quad cab with the v6 fits me just right but to be fair I was driving a kia sorrento before😂
It's not a Dodge stop saying Dodge you won't find Dodge anywhere on the paperwork or on the truck itself
Oh stop. It’s a dodge and I’ll always call it a dodge. Just like I will call a Genesis a Hyundai.
@@iluvmyeski WRONG you are sir.
For the fun of it Dodge Ram
For the fun of it 2020 Dodge Ram
@@iluvmyeski Grow up and get a Job.
A full size truck with a V6?? Hahahahahahaha
What song is that, anyone know?
What happened to this channel??
What do u mean
They are broadening their horizons so that they can afford to continue making the unbelievable shoots with GTRs, supras etc
The 2019 Dodge Ram? Its not a DODGE! You should know that. Its a Ram. The name Dodge for the truck line was dropped over 10 years ago. Makes me want to not subscribe. Ram was separated years ago and left the Dodge name for SUVs , vans, and cars. Go out to the truck and try to find Dodge on it.
Who hurt you?
@@droppinggears1464 what? He does make a valid point. It is not a Dodge truck. Thats like calling a Silverado pickup a C/K pickup. LOL
@@mlaugh3 he's so mad about it tho!! 🤣🤣
Yes , You are 100% correct it is not a Dodge it is not a Fiat and it is not a Chrysler some individuals will never stop criticizing Dodge??? I retired from FCA (Fiat Chrysler of America) Yes it is made in AMERICA . I have owned Chrysler products all my life and have had NO more problems than any other truck brands would have. Try one and you will see the Ram 1500 is the best riding truck that I have ever driven I still have my 2013 Ram and expect to keep it for 3 more years
@@artfrank649 I have a Ram also. I find it the most handsome truck on the road. Great fuel mileage compared to my Ford 150 and quiet and comfortable to drive. I am happy with it.
It's OK for the strict European market. I mean there is no way driving a v8 diesel in germany. People here are butthurt and banning all the diesel
Chip and progameur engine 400hp
This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Watch how he touches something, why not just use your pinky, he hardly pushes/touches something. Golly, I got to turn this guy off..........
and he called it a Dodge. LMFAO
ITS NOT A DODGE!!!!! Come on people, it’s a RAM. They changed the name in 2009. Don’t believe me??? Go to your nearest Ram dealer and tell them you want to order a new Dodge Ram, if the salesmen has any integrity, he will politely tell you they are called RAM!
If you look into other dodge cars. You can see that the interior screens are very familiar. Dodge and RAM have HEMI engines. So what tf am I calling it, Dodge RAM mf 🤣
@@firstnamelastname5540 yes look into other manufacturers also they do the same thing. But it’s not a Dodge, it’s a Ram. All cars carry over interior platforms etc. Ram is in the same company as Dodge, Chrysler, etc, same as other manufacturers. But in 2009 ‘Dodge’, ‘dropped’ the ‘Dodge’ name from their trucks and started calling them Rams and Ram only. Then a GMC truck should be called a ‘Chevrolet GMC’, or the Chevy truck, ‘GMC Chevrolet’, same company, different truck/vehicle. And yes so what if you call it a Dodge Ram, I don’t care, sorry if I was to harsh with my first response, I was just trying to correct something the Ram started in 09. It’s called a Ram, the company did a complete turnover of the truck and the manufacturer CHANGED the name to Ram, sorry.
@@fishin11 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, FIAT are all owned by one company, if we are being factual. But RAM is traditionally called Dodge Ram because that’s where it originated from there for we call it Dodge Ram, because it was once called; you guessed it “Dodge Ram”. We will continually call it that. Still; It stems from the engine we own, “HEMI” dodge also use “HEMI” engines. The name changed but not the production if yk what I mean🤝
Yes your are right! It a Ram!
You young dudes always hating on chrome. Lol.
221 000 subs, 1300 views in 1 day. seems a little sketch doesn't it
The UA-cam algorithm has been unfortunately screwing roads unraveled from the beginning =(
I think that's how many subs they have total overall. The views are just for this particular video.
Dude, it’s not a Dodge. Dude leather seats in a work truck is an added expense. Dude the seats are not “smaller” than the Silverados. It could be a little higher quality? Compared to what brand. Please explain your bland, lazy and uninteresting review.
Yeah, this truck makes no sense to me either. I think it fails in every aspect other than being a replacement for a ‘70s luxury barge(minus an oversized V8). But, I do appreciate all the work you guys put into your reviews.
For the love of God... It has not been called DODGE ram since 2009...10 years people!!!! It's just RAM. NOT DODGE RAM.
Boohoo
Lol shut up
Josef Suhonen looking like vageta with no hair line
you are correct.............these people doing a review and call it a Dodge..........and they are giving it a review. Thats funny.
If you look into other dodge cars. You can see that the interior screens are very familiar. Dodge and RAM have HEMI engines. So what tf am I calling it, Dodge RAM mf 🤣
Moral of story... v8
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Facts
Way too expensive for a v6 na truck
thats MSRP . You will pay alot less than that. SMH
Mike Laughridge what, did you buy one and find out that a V6 truck is both slow and bad a towing...? Are you shaking your head at your own hasty purchase?
@@HAMlLTON What ever you think.
Weston Anderson I paid 37k for my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn level II which includes heated seats heated steering wheel digital dash and its 4x4 hi low and awd. It’s not a V8 but for around town and if you hit the pedal is not slow by any means . It’s not a turbocharged , but it has been the most reliable NA engine on the market since 2012.
@@HAMlLTON your the type of guy who thinks V8 is life ! Not everybody wants to tow, get shitty gas mileage, or act like there truck is a Ferrari on the race track...
Too muck talking.
Why would you pay that kind of money for a v6 full size truck? Makes no sense at all
That is not the selling price!
Yeah I would rather have a v8 for the power and for the speed because I do mostly interstate driving and I pass a lot of slow people.
because it puts out over 300 hp, has good fuel economy, and not everyone wants a hemi... why are so many people hung up on the fact that their needs arent the same as other's needs?
That's because your stuck on stupid with the engine size ! It's an everyday truck driver with better fuel economy, upgraded interior, upgraded infotainment system, and still has power !
The V6 is not for towing. Period. It has known oil filter adapter and rocker arm/lifter issues all which can total the motor easily.
68k and no big V8? Really? How stupid are people today. If you buy a truck with that much chrome then u are having an identity issue. A truck is for work. Sad.
Ur so ignorant
Stick to modded cars. None of these gay as ads.
Take off your hat!
As an American I do not approve of this fiat crap box
you do good at insulting. It's an American produced top selling truck.
ram is so far behind ford for basically everything. lol
I doubt you've driven one..... I encourage you to do so
@@anderander5662 yeah I've owned both.. I'll stick with the less rattle and more room
Is that why Ram has been Motor Trends truck of the year for 2013, 2014, and 2019. You got your head stuck in the sand and are wrong.
Are you serious? I dont think so. Read the latest reviews on both trucks.
You’re actually clueless, it’s hilarious