After over a decade of manufacturing, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is retiring. As the carmaker switches its focus to electricity, its production will halt in January. It will be sad to see the EcoDiesel leave, but since Ford discontinued the 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 in 2021, diesel engines are now uncommon in light-duty full-size vehicles. The only remaining diesel options will be the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra now that Ram has decided to follow suit.
The EcoDiesel engine will be available on Crew Cab 44 trucks in the Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited trims for the final 2023 model year. The 3.0 liter EcoDiesel V6 from Ram delivers 260 horsepower and 651 Nm of torque at this time. A 1500 EV, according to Ram, will debut in 2024.
“As we quickly pivot toward an electrified future, we wanted to celebrate this last EcoDiesel milestone by offering our loyal light-duty diesel enthusiasts a final opportunity to order the truck they love. delighted consumers with the highest half-ton diesel torque rating and towing capability while being the first to exceed 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of range.” Said Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr.