2019 Ram 1500 V8 eTorque - Please Don't Call It A "Hybrid" 

Thought I was the only one 😂

@@timcui388 me too! Love it

Nathan Jacobson Absolutely agreev. If not, then why are many car manufacturers trying so hard to have their vehicles have distinct LED headlights and rear lights? And yes, even turn signals.

Wrong truck buddy 😂😂😂

@@yournotawesomebutiam This is the most luxurious truck in its class.

@@pjay1281 I was referring to the ford commercials. That's their slogan.

@@pjay1281 👍🏻

BUILT RAM TOUGH !

Sexy as it may be, but can you deal with it reliability??

@@johnnguyen2723 I'm not a brand loyalty car guy but one of my coworker has well over 200k on his 2005 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi. My assistant manager has about 120k with very little issue but it's mainly wear and tear.

@@mrjjthor older Rams can be reliable but I'm not so sure about these etorque models.

@@snazari1994 only time will tell.

Rams have the worst reliability

That Rams since 2011 have been nice.

2011 ram loaded with leather was 26k out the door. These new ones are $15-20k off MSRP but that still makes them double what they were a few years ago. They better be nice inside

@@MrPland1992 You're talking right out your ass my friend, the MSRP for a 2011 Ram Larmie was $42,000, a fully loaded longhorn was $51,000.

A Os LOL!!! Took the words out of my mouth.

It's August . . . get a life.

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lmaoooooooooooooo

JIGA BACHI it’s actually September. What an idiot. Can’t believe you don’t know what month it is....

Damn I have the 15 and I get 15.5 if I let off a little

the best interior in the pickup truck class

I personally find Start-stop technologies to be extremely annoying and unnecessary

I disagree. A motor company should be first and foremost about building great motors and constantly moving forward power trains. So what has Ram done in the last seven years or so except but for one diesel option that they bought from another manufacturer and an 8-speed that got off the market from someone else and tweaking the Hemi to include DI? More recently, what have they done with an all-new pickup with respect to power trains with an all-new design. Yeah; they've got an all-new truck body and frame. They did some good work in that regard, but lets compare doing almost nothing to power trains to what Ford has done and what GM is doing in their all-new truck: 2012 - Ford offers first downsized gas turbo engine offered in the segment as an option for their customers and took away only a gas-guzzling 6.2L V8 that's best suited for the Super Duty. The new engine provided competitive horsepower and superior torque than their own and competitive V8s and better estimated mpg as compared to any V8 for customers who might want this new option, but they left a quite capable V8 and base engine as the bread and butter choices for their customers as the Ecoboost gains acceptance for reliability and performance. 2015 - All new platform that cut up to 700 pounds from the previous edition pickup, which will give them the payload advantage for the foreseeable future. Carried over the V8 and 3.5L Ecoboost from the previous edition, but came out with an all-new base engine and an all-new additional optional engine in a second downsized turbo that would now not only lead all other gas-powered power trains for full size trucks but actually meet or beat all mid-size truck mpg; even compared to 4 cylinder mid-sized trucks; and that's with 325 peak rated horsepower and 375 ft-lb torque @ 3,000 RPM. 2017 - All new 3.5L Ecoboost now mated to an all-new ten speed transmission; now with 375 rated horsepower and 470 ft-lb torque while simultaneously achieving mpg above all competitors' gas-powered power trains; even better than base V6s from GM and Ram @ 18/25/21, versus 18/24/20 and 17/25/20, respectively in peak mpg form and that's with 165 more ft-lb torque than GM and 191 more ft-lb than Ram and at a lower RPM 2018 - All gas engines get dual fuel injection. All except the 3.5L Ecoboost (the only carryover from 2017) improve performance and FE simultaneously. The base engine, once again is all new and class leading mpg. All-new PSD V6 with up to 30 mpg highway (a 1/2-ton first). The 2.7L Ecoboost extends it's lead on the competition for best gas-powered mpg for a full size truck while increasing torque by 25 and coming in 250 RPM lower, and all except the new base engine get mated to the 10-speed transmission. Until now, GM likewise had been sitting on their laurels except for a higher-geared eight speed and DI, but the 2019 will bring a ten speed; dynamic fuel management; an all-new GM designed and built I6 Duramax diesel; an all-new first-offering 4 cylinder GDI engine with 348 ft-lb torque at 1500 RPM; start stop; and all of this in an all new platform that cuts up to double the weight of the new Ram. So Ford MOTOR company has about 8 or 9 major advancements to power trains since at or about 2011. GM is bringing in four major power train advancements with an all-new pickup that moves them right up with Ford except for the fact that they'll limit most of their advancement for just some of their customers, whereas Ford tends to offer up all their advanced power trains at all price levels. Ram answers with eTorque; an old technology that's an auxiliary component system. For power trains, that's it! And it's not as if they recently did a lot of power train work with the previous truck. Moreover, they've eliminated regular cabs. So why is it that so many people are bragging on Ram as if they've accomplished something great? They're supposed to be a motor company for goodness sake, and the domestic competition has moved miles ahead and everyone is bragging on the all-new Ram with all old guts. People are criticizing the new Silverado due to something like a "polarizing front end style" and "inferior interior". Why are Americans focused on such silly attributes when it comes to a pickup truck when the real story should be that GM has moved forward as a motor company with their 1/2-ton pickup (good); eliminating the RCSB (bad); and offering nothing new with respect to power trains to the low end trims (bad). Well, with respect to Ram, at least they can hang their hat on the fact that they've done much more than the Asian manufacturers. I'll give them that much. A Tundra 4 WD with no-better-than-the-competition performance and capability gets as low as 16 mpg in the combined rating. Absolutely embarrassing. This is not 1995.

Nah... this guy is really boring and Doug acts like every car isnt good enough. Also trashes mainstream cars for doing things but applauds luxury brands for the same things. But that's just my opinion. Straightpipes is my go to

I used to be a subsciber, until he started pulling facts and opinions out of his back side.

rickygreengiant, so true. I thought the same .... rofl

Lemme guess, you prefer camo lol

Hahahahaha

He gay!

Mopar rules!

I honestly love all 3 trucks for different reasons but chevy has always had the cheapest interior of the 3.

Why the hell anyone would buy a Chevy is beyond me.

Milllenial moron

I'm cool. More tech=less reliable. Leave it the old way just throw in a big v8 and call it a day

Rithik Patel milid hybrids and hybrids are probably the future were not ready for full EV rn

@@MLProductions.1 There not much evidence to support that hybrids are less reliable than normal gas powered cars, but there is evidence that supports they're more reliable. www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/12/are-hybrids-reliable-.html www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-car-are-hybrids-less-reliable-gas-powered-m-254015 www.carfax.com/blog/are-used-hybrid-cars-reliable

My only concern would be payload capacity. Those hybrid batteries are heavy as shit

Heavy Duty trucks will now get a 4 cylinder engine with 20 turbos and a 50 speed transmission, and for added power for going up hills it'll come with an optional 2 squirrel powered motor.

My 2017 Silverado 5.3 has the e-assist which is pretty much the same as the Ram e-torque only it makes 13hp and 44ftlb of torque. Driving my friends 2016 Silverado 5.3 I cannot feel a difference and our mpg is about the same. I have the 8spd and he has the 6spd. Both are LT crew cab 4wd.

@@mrjjthor, That's very interesting. Even with the inclusion of the 8-speed automatic transmission, you still get the same mpg numbers? I would love to see a comparison between the Silverado e-assist and the Ram e-torque, though!

@@DriveAndBeDriven Yes. My friend also keeps track of his mpg calculated by hand. I do the same also. Our mpg are very similar on average. We both get around 16-17mpg city and 20-22mpg highway.

If I was in the market for a full sized truck, this is what I would pick.

mrjjthor Thor Swap vehicle’s for a week and repeat. That has to be because of differences in driving styles.

That castle is just outside of Lexington, KY.

@pmerk36 what? No v12?! Blasphemy! /s

All trucks hold their value well providing you don't hold onto them for more than 3 years. To be honest it doesn't make much sense to hold on to modern vehicles for longer than that anyways.

Best looking and best interior yes, but powertrains are lacking for me.

people have reported alot of issues though

bao tran Facts.

It’s all about your preference when you say best they come out the woodwork too tell you ur opinion is wrong just buy what you like they all have their good and bad points

Have to have downs to spend 80k plus on a truck in 2018.

It will rattle and creek you to death. Takes about 6 months, but it will happen.

Well u a clown lol

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We need a video to see his husband

Please give me a break it's a truck review not a bundle of sticks ,but he does act and sound like he's had too much estrogen in his diet!

John Quick fuck off

John Quick ok but you’re researching a truck - is the info any different because of who spoke it? also do gay people not drive trucks? i’m confused in your logic

I know. I prefer the column shifter of my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. I feel that they should give you the option for it at least

It looks so 90s

@@cjeam9199 okay, but column shifter feels more "manly" and I could rest my wrist on it too. :-) I feel like I need to lift my pinky when turning the shift knob.

DigitalYojimbo that’s been gone for years since like 2013

Bleedblackandgold51 how

Air sus =$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to fix

@@tonygarcia2699 I had to go to Fort Worth Texas from New Orleans. Meador Dodge. Very good experience, I was shocked myself that I got a deal like that.

@@anthonymolina7416 My boss had a 2014 with well over 100,000 miles with no problems at all. He just bought an 18 with the air suspension because he loved it so much and he was a diehard Denali owner.

Bleedblackandgold51 they should give a warranty just for that system

They should throw the 6.2L Turbocharged V8 in the 3/4 ton Ram as the standard engine, no other option. Want a truck buy a truck with a real engine. If you worry about gas mileage you shouldn't be buying a truck period.

@@wildbill23c exactly!!...thank you!...lol!

Ive always said the same thing. How come I cant get the big heavy ass truck with the 6.4 they put in chargers and jeeps and durangos? The 5.7 is to weak for a truck so heavy if you want a mildly fast truck. It also needs the 6.2 supercharged from the hellcat and redeye.

@@sergeysmelnik More than likely because a high compression high performance engine in a truck that a lot of people will pull stuff with is a recipe for disaster. I could see it as maybe an option on the very top models where the demographics of buyers just use them to drive and maybe pull a boat.

The ram 1500 needs the 6.4 and 6.2 supercharged option. Nobody is talking about the 2500... All 3 ford motors are more powerful in their f150 so is the chevy lt1. The 5.7 is lagging behind and should be the low end option. You sound like a peasant who already bought a ram with a 5.7 and is trying to justify his purchase and telling yourself it's good enough. Going as far as calling people idiots for wanting a more powerful option. Do you understand what an option means? You can still keep your precious underpowered 5.7.

better resale value...lmao

Because "racetruck".

Zecro67 agreed. It’s kind of ridiculous that the Canadians get a truly sport package, with black rims and blacked out badges but that is not available in America.

Zecro67 yeah my 2017 is either all body color or blacked out. Still love it.

G. Warren you would want to do that with just about any brand. people really need to stop hating on FCA.

3 years?? Maybe the first year

G. Warren It's the same power plant they've been using for years. I think we kniw what reliability will be like.

Hold off purchasing one completely and you'll be farther a head.

G. Warren I'd just never recommend getting the first year new model with any vehicle… the 5.7 V8 and tranny are proven to be very good, but I mean there are so many new little features... and that's exactly why I'm struggling so bad bc I don't know if I want the old one or the new one

I really wish they'd do a major update on the Toyota Tundra, thing hasn't changed mechanically since 2007, very dull and boring. Only positive is I sold my 2008 Toyota Tundra for a bit over 1/2 of what I paid for it almost 10 years ago new. Will I buy another hell no. I'm done buying new, I'll buy used and save myself the pocket book hit of the instant depreciation as soon as you sign the papers.

Again, more whining about price. These trucks are gaining popularity with people interested refinement, luxury, modern technology, and they want no compromise is truck capability. That all costs money, and plenty of people have the money to spend. This is the truck they desire. What's wrong with that and why does mean the world is coming to anything? If you want a cheaper truck, go buy a base model or mid-level trim. With incentives, even a nicely equipped truck will 1/2 a $64,000 suggested price. There is truck for almost anyone.

You have to remember that none of the traditional luxury brands have pick up trucks. For buyers who can afford luxury but want a Pick up, it also has to function as their luxury car.

They still offer base model trucks for a fraction of the price. Stop complaining.

That's cause Automotive journalists force automotive manufacturers to add luxury and technology standard for even their very base models. It's not about having just enough comfort and ac reliable truck but just the bragging right to have a fully loaded vehicle to show off to your passengers. Most people don't buy vehicles for themselves anymore, they buy vehicles with extra features just to impress friends and riders. Soon or later, base model in a couple years going be a fully loaded this year and the avg man would struggle to buy them.

Stevorn Richards So you're saying a base model will have massaging seats and cost $64,000 in a couple years? ...Damn, you people are dumb. 😐

Disconnect the battery to reset when they lock up.

Good, you should be paying attention to driving not playing with a damn screen in the vehicle...damn thing should be 100% disabled while the vehicle is in gear. Distracted driving is the major cause of accidents, and automakers need to be punished for making it even more distracting for drivers having all that nonsense in vehicles.

@@wildbill23c You sound like Hitler.

Reminds me of Ford SYNC

I hate when people cherry pick, twist or play with numbers to the benefit of their argument. What you did was add an extended warranty to make the Etorque system seem worthless in 100,000 miles, as if you can't drive the thing any further than that. Also 100,000 miles is what most truck owners put on in less than 7 years. Why is that a big deal? At least it actually does pays for itself, given that is reliable, while also adding power. If you're just concerned about the system reliability, fine. The system has not proven itself reliable, but it also hasn't proven unreliable either. You're just scaring people and projecting a more costly ownership than you can support with fact. If someone is willing to take a little risk, they could find the extra $1,500 to be well worth it in the end. In theory, it is.

The Etorque system isn't just meant to save fuel, it also adds a little power. If you don't question someone paying $1,500 for a larger engine, why question someone paying $1,500 extra for an electric assist that not only adds MPG, it also adds power?

Just think I'm not cherry picking numbers I'm being extremely gracious considering Kia is the only standard 100k Mile warranty car company. So at best it won't be covered in 100k miles. And if you know anything about cars the first generation always has the most problems: look at the 2007 -2011 Jeep Wrangler , it's absolute garbage!

Antoine, well reasoned and logical comment, they are getting super rare these days.

@@ec6933 Hyundai started 100K warranties.

It's not even close. I just test drove both and the 5.7 has way more power. No idea what he's talking about?

Rams with hemi engine are reliable

Why?

Mark Silva 15:00 exactly!

Jay lester its just nice luxury wise. It's a preference. It also looks better than hard plastic. You can't really make hard plastic look like it's soft and leather like. It just ends up looking fake.

Gay man do care if is soft or hard, Pick Up Trucks, REAL Pick Up Trucks, Are made for MAN, like the 1ns in Texas, not some barbies man that uses his pickup tu go buy shit for the kitchen because he's wife doesn't want to drive the Mercedes

You are talking about the hard plastic that get scratched by getting touched from your nails? No thanks

That's funny, because most of the trucks sold in Texas are actually the exact same luxury trims the rest of the country buys. You want a work truck for cheap? You can still get them. But don't make fun of me for enjoying my driving experience and being comfortable.

It’s not just about feel. Soft plastics absorb road noise better.

chevy has the worst looking truck made fuck that

I dont think you could be anymore stupid

why do you think that Philip Wood?

@@PradigyMusicman Because of your original comment. These trucks have more and more features in/on them now, not to mention the luxuries that have been added. This cost money, and the price of vehicles goes up as time goes on just like everything else in the world due to inflation.

little did everyone know....

I'd give a few years. FCA has improve things recently, but buying early built models from any brand can be crap-shoot.

ezekiel1hen fca? You’re tripping

FCA reliability is such crap.

Don't let it worry you. All domestic vehicles are on par with each other. It is what it is, I never let it stop me.

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awesome7407 it is though for safety

Just another idiot who has no business driving. If you need a car full of nannies to get you around town you don't need to be driving. The more simple the vehicle the more your pocket book will like you from the lack of shop visits for nonsense repairs.

It saves lives and is the future. Get over it. Furthermore, it helps with those who aren't the best drivers. Side note: nationwide truck driver of 12 years now. I drive my 18 wheeler through the worst of weather without issue.

He’s thinking for the general buyer. You can be the best driver in the world, but that one mistake could still end someone’s life, and the safety tech is there to stop that. Fact. Whether you like them or not, they’re there for a reason.

James Kourelis Bro, you look like a walrus. Stop with the fashion tips.

It's for shifts and the start stop. The new Ram is basically a luxury vehicle. Making the shifts and start/stop undetectable would be a step in that direction.

Newton Washinton according to ram e torque has a free 100k mile warranty but I still don’t think it’s worth the 1500 for just 2 mpg

Firstly, just like all the complainers about the F150 gas turbo engine options; it's simply that; these advanced and/or different power trains are just options; no one is taking anything away from any would-be buyer who may be scared of specific technologies used to boost performance without sacrificing FE, so I'm not sure why enthusiasts get upset with manufacturers offering more options for people with different tastes, needs or likes when it doesn't affect them personally unless they want it to. With respect to Ford and the F150, there are two trim levels and one version that do actually lock one in to a turbo engine (Platinum, Limited, and Raptor; although Platinum is now available with the PSD option), but this occurred over time after it was determined through time that all the dooms day, sky-is-falling scenario would not occur simply because a pickup truck has a downsized turbo charged gas engine in it. But many, many F150 buyers either own a V6 or V8 naturally-aspired-powered pickup truck, and those engines can be had in four out of six trim levels. With respect to Ram, a base-engine buyer will have to take the eTorque, but Ram will let someone upgrade to a Hemi without eTorque at any trim level for a decent premium, so it's not really forced on anyone. The other three domestic brands are forcing customers in to start-stop. F150 has start stop on all power trains; even the diesel, and from what I've heard, so too will GM. Secondly, there is no primary motor and secondary motor. This is not a hybrid; it's a mild hybrid. This type of mild hybrid actually just uses a generator instead of an alternator to operate a more seamless and powerful start-stop system as opposed to what Ford and GM are using that are traditional battery/alternator systems with a auxiliary transmission pump and a few other hardware and software components to operate a start-stop system without extra batteries or power requirement. Those systems actually crank and spin the starter upon restart, which is slightly unnerving, but with the e-Torque, there is no electric motor as we think of a motor that turns wheels directly. The generator system also has the ability to provide just a bit of torque to the serpentine belt as an added benefit, which is where the extra torque comes from and is being overhyped by Ram. I've got a 2007 Saturn Aura with this exact type of system except that it's 36-volt instead of 48-volt. I'm not a huge fan of this system, but only because I think it's a lot of extra complication and cost with very little benefit with respect to FE. My mid-sized car has a 2.4L 4 cylinder and this starter-generator system, and I get around 29 mpg measuring tank-to-tank in rural driving mostly highway and around 32 pure commuting in warm weather; probably less than a Camry or Accord 4 cylinder. This system adds weight and that probably cancels some of the city improvement on the highway. In the Ram it's 90 or 110 pounds depending on which engine, and from my experience, it only helps with fuel economy in so far as how much fuel one can save with a shut down engine in traffic. I don't think Saturn's system aids in shifting, but still I'm skeptical of any added benefit dealing purely with FE, but there are other benefits to this system that customers might appreciate as compared to a more traditional system for start-stop. I've also got an F150 with the traditional start-stop system, and the Saturn, though almost nine years older, is much quicker and much more seamless with regards to the start-stop operation. The start up and shut down are so quick and quiet one can barely tell it's happened, whereas the F150 system actually results in the cranking and spinning of the starter upon restart; but in the end, with respect to FE, they both have the same effect, which is very little for most drivers in the real world. The reliability has already proven better with the starter-generator type in the Saturn versus the F150. The Saturn had a recall on the hybrid batteries after about a year, and so over ten years with the same batteries and no other part of the system replaced or a single hiccup, the only problem with the Saturn had been addressed with a recall, and so it was fixed before I ever experienced a problem. Conversely, with respect to the F150, the auxiliary transmission pump went out at 33,500 miles with only 1,500 miles left on the warranty, as this is not considered part of the power train warranty. As far as I know, even though I had mine repaired under warranty, the weakness of the pump problem still exists with my new pump even though I only rarely use the start-stop system in the F150. Thirdly, there is one benefit of this system over a regular start-stop that I failed to mention and this will be especially beneficial in a pickup truck that's used for hauling or towing. The regenerative breaking is a really nice feature. It's like having an engine brake. I really like that feature of the Saturn. Lastly, my biggest concern with the eTorque will be what it does to resale value, because the market is scared of anything with the word "hybrid" attached to it even though the Saturn system is amazingly reliable. My eleven year old Saturn is worth nothing as far as book value and trade-in value. Like I stated, I'm not a fan, but as far as reliability, you're probably going to have zero problems with this system. That type of hybrid battery will far outlast your regular truck battery and a lithium ion battery system. My Saturn is going on year twelve and year eleven with the same 3 hybrid batteries.

IT`S TRUMPS FAULT!!!!!!!

The alternator cost $2200.00

Cummins and Ram is coming to an end in 2020 or 2021 so I've heard.

1/2 ton can barely pull a loaded 26ft travel trailer safely and you are going to get 8 or 9 mpg. The 3/4 or 1 ton Cummins last 1 million miles or more, better fuel economy, hold their value much much better and you can tow/stop 18 000 - 30 000 lbs safely.

@@davidbrennan5 The newer 6.7 cummins are usually the least reliable engines in pickups. They took to emissions in a very bad way, head warping (happened to me at 37,000 km), head gaskets, and cooked valves. I know the last gen 6.6 Duramax was king of the hill when it came to durability, not sure about the new ones though as they haven't had enough time to be tested.

We have an 04 with 1.4 million and an 08 with 800 000. I was told to delete all the emissions stuff if you buy newer than 08. The Duramax was pretty good but they don';t last and they are a bitch to work on compared to the Cummins.

Awesome!

@pmerk36 because Tundra is boring and outdated

@@ericgrau123 🤣😂👍🏻

As far as reliability I’ve had a GM Ford and now I’ve driven ram the last 15 years I can honestly tell you the ram trucks are the most reliable I’ve ever had and I beat him day in and day out I haul heavy loads pull trailers couldn’t be happier that’s why am buying a new 19 With air ride in a Laramie trim

Rams with hemi engines are reliable

Dave Peters I believe u, but I don’t know y I’m always afraid.....I hv always stuck to Ford....had F150 and F250....both were bulletproof....maybe that’s why I’m afraid to try something new.

Twin turbo and etorque... sounds like an mechanics nightmare 😅

Twin turbo and etorque... sounds like an mechanics nightmare 😅