Mr.TaLaL Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 My full-size pickup love does indeed extend to heavy-duty models, though I prefer the big ’uns with a diesel. FCA is in a bit of a pickle with those at the moment, what with the EPA charging the company with cheating software a la VW. That’s on the Ram 1500’s 3.0-liter diesel, though. The EPA makes no mention of the 2500’s 6.7-liter Cummins diesel. For now. Conspiracy theorist that I am, though, I bet the D.C. busybodies are looking hard at all automakers’ diesels, including FCA’s Cummins. For now, it’s off the hook. Anyway, here we have this monstrous gas V8. It whacks the sticker price considerably ($9,200!) -- this costs quite a bit less than I thought it would. It drives, well, like a heavy-duty pickup, though I must say its road manners are quite good, thanks largely -- I’m guessing -- to the new five-link coil rear suspension rather than leaf springs. The 2500 ain’t exactly carlike, but the ride is smoother than you'd think, especially considering I wasn’t weighing the bed down with pounds of stuff. The Hemi power felt like enough to me, but it feels like it works harder to keep the truck motivated than a diesel would. Believe it or not, the Hemi seems like it was a huffing and puffing a bit. The interior is huge, comfy and well-built, as it was in the 1500 I drove last week. Overall I’m impressed with the 2500’s smooth, quiet on-road behavior. I’m sure it’d be just fine off-road as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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