Ram don finally put diesel inside 2500 HD Power Wagon for 2027, something wey never happen before. The old standard 6.4-liter Hemi V8 still dey there, but now you get option of 6.7-liter Cummins High Output inline-6 turbodiesel wey produce 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. That one na plenty power, and e dey paired with TorqueFlight HD 8-speed automatic transmission wey fit handle am.
According to Ram, this diesel go give you towing capacity wey dey under 20,000 pounds, and payload wey just miss 3,000 pounds. Both numbers better pass the Hemi V8 capabilities. For fuel, you fit achieve up to 600 miles on one full tank, especially if you use the 2-wheel-drive mode for commuting.
But e get things wey you go sacrifice. The diesel package heavier pass the Hemi, so e come with different suspension – the same one wey dey under Ram Rebel. That na front 3-link and rear 5-link coil suspension with Bilstein monotube shocks. As a result, ground clearance drop from 14.2 inches on Hemi to 13.2 inches on diesel. Your approach, departure, and breakover angles go reduce too.
And here one big disappointment: no factory winch. Because the diesel engine need extra intercooler, Ram no fit meet regulations for installing winch. If you want winch, you go buy aftermarket parts. The front bumper na from Rebel.
Still, you get front locking differential plus rear one, and when rear no dey locked, e dey act like limited-slip. You also get disconnecting front sway bar wey give you more articulation for off-road. These things go help you on dirt and rocky terrain.
For cabin, Power Wagon dey come as 4×4 crew cab with 6-foot-4 bed. You get 12-inch touchscreen with Uconnect5, and you fit upgrade to almost 15-inch screen. But the screen no get thumb rest, so e hard to operate while driving. Tow packages dey separate for trailer reverse guidance, 360 camera, and cargo view. Safety features like adaptive steering and forward collision mitigation na add-ons for Safety Group package.
Pricing: base Power Wagon start around $75,000, but diesel model go cost $89,560 including destination. The engine alone add $13,000 to your bill. So you need think well before you choose.
