The 2022 Ram 1500 is a powerfully capable truck designed to exceed your expectations whether you’re on the jobsite or the campsite. The team at Hugh White Chevrolet Dodge Jeep Ram has crafted this overview of 2022 Ram 1500 engine options and towing capacities to help you decide which model is best for you.
Find your preferred truck in the Ram 1500 inventory at our CDJR dealership in Athens, OH. We also offer attractive finance and lease offers to help put you behind the wheel today. Have questions? Interested in a test drive? Call us at (740) 594-3528 or reach out to us online.
What type of engine do you prefer for your truck: gas or diesel? The 2022 Ram 1500 offers five gas options and one EcoDiesel option. The EcoDiesel offers better gas mileage than the gas options — up to 26 combined city/highway miles per gallon — and also features high torque and hefty towing capacity. There’s a variety of available gas-powered engines, giving you a choice of high-horsepower options including powertrains with impressive towing and speed capabilities.
With the 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque gas engine, you’ll find a thoroughly modern powertrain that offers the best of gas and hybrid technology. The eTorque mild hybrid system improves responsiveness and towing capability, offering a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds, the highest available with the 2022 Ram 1500.
The renowned HEMI V8 engine available with most Ram 1500 trims is engineered to deliver power, and a lot of it. You’ll have an outsized towing capacity of up to 11,610 pounds and hefty horsepower and torque are designed for impressive performance both on and off the road.
The standard engine on most 2022 Ram 1500 trims is the 3.6L Pentastar® V6. This advanced engine is designed for both power and fuel efficiency, with wide-range variable valve timing and two-step variable valve lift. And the eTorque mild hybrid system provides quick response and added torque for an extra performance boost.
The innovative 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 is engineered for quiet and capable service. With 480 pound-feet of torque, the EcoDiesel boasts best-in-class diesel towing capability. And with fuel economy of up to 26 miles per gallon combined city/highway, plus B20 biodiesel capability, the EcoDiesel is designed with efficiency in mind.
The raw, teeth-rattling power of the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 available exclusively with the Ram 1500 TRX® is a wonder of modern engineering. This 702-horsepower engine will accelerate you from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds, while the supercharger delivers immediate torque and a maximum speed of 14,600 revolutions per minute.
Find how the different engines available with the 2022 Ram 1500 stack up against each other in this engine specs and towing chart:
What combination of engine and trim level most closely fits your needs? Find out what engines are available with each trim in our Ram 1500 engine availability chart:
| 5.7L HEMI V8 w/ eTorque | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman® | |||||
| Tradesman HFE | |||||
| Big Horn® | |||||
| Laramie® | |||||
| Rebel® | |||||
| Limited Longhorn™ | |||||
| Limited | |||||
| TRX |
If you’re interested in learning more about the Ram 1500, take a look at our Ram 1500 review and compare options for your truck on our cab and bed options page. Want to see how the Ram 1500 stacks up against the competition? Read our Ram 1500 versus Ford F-150 comparison.
Hugh White Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram understands the importance of a pickup truck that can handle the open road and the jobsite. That’s why the 2021 Ram 1500 is at the top of our list of reliable, yet powerful trucks. There are a number of engine choices that ensure you get the performance you crave, which our team has highlighted below. Our dealership in Athens, OH, provides a multitude of lease and finance offers to help you get behind the wheel of your favorite Ram 1500 for a great value. For more information about the Ram 1500, please reach out to us online or give us a call at (740) 594-3528.
Are you in a Ram 1500 that’s powered by an all-powerful gas engine? Maybe the towing capabilities of a diesel engine appeal to you a bit more? To discover which engine suits your daily driving lifestyle, take a closer look at the key information of each engine below.
For an engine that’s the perfect balance of power and performance, consider revving up the 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque. This powertrain is equipped with variable valve timing (VVT), fuel saver technology, and an eTorque mild hybrid system so that you can have the best driving experience every time you’re behind the wheel.
If you want something without the eTorque mild hybrid system, you can still find that with impressive capabilities in the Ram 1500 lineup.Consider choosing this 5.7L HEMI V8. You can still expect the VVT and fuel saver technology thanks to a multi-displacement system.
The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque is the standard engine you’ll find under the hood of the 2021 Ram 1500 lineup. This versatile piece of machinery presents you with a wide-range VVT and a two-step variable valve lift. Towing will be easy and simple with this engine, which has the ability to haul your light duty trailers along.
Both impressively fuel efficient and extremely capable of towing large loads, the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 has what it takes to make your 2021 Ram 1500 incredible. This engine offers best-in-class torque with help from the all-new intake ports and fuel injector nozzles.
Each 2021 Ram 1500 engine has key benefits that will ease the stresses of your commute. Which advantages you desire will determine which of these impressive powertrains you choose.
| Engine | 5.7L HEMI V8 w/ eTorque | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 395 HP | 395 HP | 305 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 410 lb.-ft. | 410 lb.-ft. | 269 lb.-ft. | 480 lb.-ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 12,750 lbs. | 11,610 lbs. | 7,730 lbs. | 12,560 lbs. |
| MPG (city/hwy) | 17/23 | 15/22 | 20/26 | 22/32 |
After you determine the engine that best suits your daily drive, discover which trims are available with your chosen powertrain. The following list details what 2021 Ram 1500 model can be found with your favorite engine.
| 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | ||||
| Tradesman HFE | ||||
| Big Horn | ||||
| Laramie | ||||
| HFE | ||||
| Rebel | ||||
| Limited Longhorn | ||||
| Limited |
Does the overall power and performance of the 2021 Ram 1500 entice you to slide behind the wheel? Let the team at Hugh White CDJR in Athens, OH, assist you with delving even deeper into what makes the 2021 Ram 1500 tick.
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