THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel offers strong fuel economy and overall range; the truck's torque also facilitates fleet applications that require towing and hauling.
The third-generation 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 increases torque 14% to 480 lb.-ft. and increases horsepower by 8%. These significant gains in engine output allowed the EcoDiesel’s maximum tow rating to increase to 12,560 pounds.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given certain 2019 and the 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab its highest safety recognition when outfitted with specific headlights built after May and optional front crash prevention.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling about 1.1 million Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks from six model years because the tailgate limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving, according to federal documents.
The Ram 1500 and Ram heavy-duty pickups will add new appearance and feature packages for the 2020 model-year.
Ram Truck announced pricing for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0L V-6 EcoDiesel engine starting at $36,890 MSRP for the Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD, plus $1,695 destination.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a recall for a single 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck that was built on Dec. 6, 2018.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced fleet incentives for 18 nameplates in its 2020 lineup of Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo vehicles.
The diesel-powered 2020 Ram 1500 will reenter the pickup wars with a third-generation 3.0L V-6 that now produces 480 lb.-ft. of torque. The Ram 1500 Classic will also offer a diesel variant.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 295,981 2019 to 2020 Ram 1500 vehicles because the flash memory of the occupant restraint controller may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.