1/2 Ton Diesels & Diesel Concepts
3.0L Diesel Powered Ford F-150 Spied
Ford has been spied testing what is speculated to be a 3.0L Lion V-6 powered F-150 pickup. While Ford has not confirmed any details regarding the addition of a diesel option to the F-150 lineup, they had previously confirmed that one was on the horizon.
Jeep Pickup on Horizon, 2.8L VM Diesel
FCA claims the Jeep Gladiator, a pickup model based on the Wrangler platform, is coming to the U.S. market following the 2017 model year Wrangler redesign. Best of all, the truck will reportedly be powered by a 2.8L VM turbodiesel.
Ram EcoDiesel HFE, up to 29 mpg
Ram's EcoDiesel sees improvements for the 2016 model year, boosting maximum fuel economy to 29 mpg on the highway while offering up to 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.
Ram continues to tease with the Ram Long Hauler concept truck, which has debuted at several auto shows over the course of several years. While unlikely to become a production based model, we like where Ram's head is at with this concept.
Prior to introducing the All Terrain trim package, General Motors tested the waters with the Sierra All Terrain HD concept, an offroad inspired 3/4 ton pickup powered by a 6.6L Duramax diesel, Allison transmission combination.
Following widespread praise for the brand's Cummins powered Titan powered pickup, Nissan unveiled the 'Diesel Runner' concept truck - a two wheel drive Nissan Frontier pickup powered by a 4 cylinder Cummins turbodiesel.
Toyota has made no promises as to a diesel powertrain option for the company's Tundra pickup, however they've tossed around several unique concepts.
Cummins ISF2.8 - Midsize Contender
The Cummins ISF2.8 is just waiting to be picked up up by a U.S. automaker. A modified version of the engine played a vital role in the ATLAS project, a project in which Cummins, Nissan, and the DOE partnered to complete.
Ford F-150 Diesel, Lions V-6 & V-8
Ford is rumored to have a diesel option for the popular 1/2 ton F-150 pickup in the works, but the company has been tight lipped about the details. Many speculate the engine of choice will be a Lions diesel from Ford's global portfolio.
Ford offers the 3.2L Power Stroke, a variation of the company's Duratorq diesel platform, in the Transit van. The inline 5 cylinder engine is said to provide perfect balance between fuel economy and capability in such applications.