What Is eTorque?
A main component that gives the Ram 1500 its great mileage is its eTorque system. This system is equipped with a battery-powered 48-volt belt-driven motor. This mild-hybrid system may strike you as being more suited to go on an electric car, but it actually gives the Ram 1500 better torque capabilities, as well as stronger towing and payload capacities. All of this plus its best-in-class EPA fuel rating makes the Ram 1500 one of the most impressive trucks on the market.
Ram 1500 Efficiency Systems
There are also a number of efficient systems that account for the great fuel economy in the Ram 1500:
- Transmission: The included TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission automatically adjusts shift points to get you better performance and maximum efficiency.
- Design: New for 2019, the Ram 1500 has a newly designed roof and elevated hood that lessens its drag coefficient for superior fuel efficiency.
- Active Air Dam: If you choose a non-air suspension model like the Ram 1500 Rebel configuration, you get a class-exclusive air dam lowers when the truck reaches 30 MPH.
Discover All that the Ram 1500 has to Offer with Elgin CDJR
If you like what you've heard about the Ram 1500, then compare it to the Toyota Tacoma and the Chevy Silverado 1500 to really see all it has to offer. Then, come to our Elgin dealership and get a good look at any of our available models and see the how the RAM 1500 bed sizes can accommodate all your tools and equipment, with room left over for your fishing supplies! You can also read more about the latest 2020 RAM 1500 trim levels! Contact us for more information, and feel free to schedule a test drive today! Not sure if the RAM 1500 is right for you? Learn more about the Jeep Gladiator price to see if this versatile pickup is a better fit for your budget.Â