2020 Ram 1500 Shows Up With 260 HP Diesel, More Features

The Ram 1500 lineup has entered the 2020 model year with visual and technical enhancements that should keep it relevant in its segment for the near future.

One major novelty is the addition of the third-gen 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, which makes the latest iteration of the truck the most powerful oil-burner in class, with 260 HP (264 PS / 194 kW) and 480 pound-feet (651 Nm) of torque and a towing capacity of 12,560 lbs (5,697 kg). The mill is available as an option in the Rebel trim.

Arriving with black grille, badging, exhaust tips and 20- or 22-inch wheels, with the former available on the Big Horn and the latter on the Laramie, as well as dark bezel headlamps and taillights, is the 2020 Ram 1500 Night Edition.

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The Black Appearance Group has made a return, with even more darkened features that consist of a Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat paint, black front spoiler, skid plate, towing hook, badging and 18-inch wheels. The black bezels of the LED headlights are part of the offering, as is the black interior, whereas the Black and Ruby Red look for the cockpit is optional.

The Comfort Package has become a standard feature of the Rebel, adding a 12-way power driver’s seat with memory function, heated rear seats, wireless charging pad for compatible mobile devices and a power tailgate. Selecting the Rebel Safety Group will bring you Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Go and Hold, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Forward Collision Mitigation and automatic high beams, while Blind Spot Monitoring is an option in the Tradesman.

Other changes include the addition of 22-inch, two-tone wheels on the Longhorn and new exterior graphics for the Rebel. Also, the eTorque badging is now featured on the hood. Additionally, three new colors (Hydro Blue, Olive Green and RV Match Walnut Brown) will be added to the lineup later on.

The Olive Green and Hydro Blue shades will become available for the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty family, which also gets other gear. These include Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Steering and tire pressure monitoring as an option on all grades, as well as Blind Spot Monitoring with an easy-to-use trailer coverage, auxiliary camera system that supports two different cameras, a 50-gallon fuel tank offered as standard on Crew Cab models with 8-foot bed and black wheels available on the Power Wagon.