2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Will Tow up to 9,200 Pounds

RAM has announced that its 2014 1500 EcoDiesel will be able to tow up to 9,200 lbs, as much as most HEMI-powered RAM models.

The tow rating for the RAM 1500 V6 has also been improved for the 2014 model year, raising it to 7,450 lbs thanks to a more robust parking gear in the eight-speed automatic tranmission. The 2013 RAM 1500 V6 had a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lbs.

Performance wise, the 2014 RAM 1500 makes 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque in EcoDiesel form while the V6 sports 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.