Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Discusses the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

    TAMPA, FL, December 10, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Motor Trend named the Ram 1500 "Truck of the Year" (1) thanks in part to its new and optional turbocharged diesel V-6 engine. (2) Introduced for the 2014 model year, the new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the only light duty pickup. It gets an impressive 28 miles per gallon when on the highway and boasts 420 pound-feet of torque and a max towing of 9,200 pounds to get the job done. (1)

Available at Dodge Ram Tampa dealerships, the 1500 EcoDiesel will allow you to spend more time on the road and less at the pump, resulting in more savings in the long run. (1) Based on its Automotive News classification, the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel equipped with the 3.0-liter V-6 4x2 has a longer range and a better highway fuel economy than the Chevrolet/GMC 5.3-liter 4x2, rated at 23 highway mpg, and the Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost 4x2, which has a rating of 22 mpg. The EcoDiesel also steps ahead of Ford's 5.0-liter 4x2, rated at 21 highway mpg. (3)

The 1500 EcoDiesel has a starting price of $36,475 MSRP. When equipped with the V-6 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the total output is 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. The truck will also provide a max payload of 1,620 pounds and a rating of 20 mpg for city fuel economy. (3)

Ferman Dodge Tampa would also like to note the various features offered on the pickup truck, such as the Uconnect infotainment system, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, remote keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and premium cloth 40/20/40-split seats, which are available depending on the trim and/or package. (4)

For more information or to test the new 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, contact your car dealership in Tampa or visit http://www.fermancjdtampa.com/index.htm. (4)

(1) "Dig Into the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel on RamTrucks.com." blog.ramtrucks.com. Ram Zone.

(2) "Full 2014 Ram 1500 Review." Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com.

(3) "2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel." Ramtrucks.com. Ram.

(4) "2014 Ram 1500 SLT Truck Crew Cab." Fermancjdtampa.com. Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Tampa.

About Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram:

Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is a premier retailer of new and used cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Part of the Ferman family, this dealership serves guests from the Greater Tampa Bay area.

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