2016 Ram 1500 Laramie

The 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel is a highly distinct truck in the used market. When it debuted, it was a pioneer, blending the premium interior of the Laramie trim with a small-displacement turbo-diesel engine a combination that was practically unheard of for half-ton trucks at the time.
1. The EcoDiesel Advantage: Massive Torque & Top-Tier MPG
The star of the show is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine paired with the smooth TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Low-End Grunt: It generates 240 horsepower and a stout 420 lb-ft of torque at just 2,000 rpm. This gives you effortless pulling power right off the line, making it feel more like a heavy-duty truck when moving heavy loads.
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Exceptional Fuel Economy: It was a class leader in efficiency, boasting an EPA rating of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway (for 4x2 models) or 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway (for 4x4 models). In real-world highway driving, it routinely beats gas-powered V8 competitors by 6 to 8 mpg, offering a massive driving range on a single tank.
2. The Laramie Luxury Treatment
The Laramie trim positions this truck as a premium "gentleman's wheeler"rugged on the outside, but incredibly upscale inside.
Premium Cabin Materials: Features high-quality leather-trimmed seating with wood-grain accents throughout the dash and doors.
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All-Weather Seating: Standard heated and ventilated (cooled) front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated outboard rear seats.
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Uconnect 8.4 Infotainment: Universally praised as one of the most intuitive interfaces of its era, featuring a crisp 8.4-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, navigation, and a premium 9-speaker Alpine surround-sound audio system with a subwoofer.
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3. "Car-Like" Ride Comfort (Segment Exclusive)
Unlike its Ford and GM competitors from 2016, which used traditional leaf-spring rear suspensions, Ram engineered this truck with a 5-link coil-spring rear suspension.
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Say Goodbye to Bed Hop: The coil springs dramatically reduce the harsh, bouncy backend vibration common in unladen trucks, giving it the smoothest, most compliant ride in the half-ton segment.
Note: Many Laramie models were also optioned with the Active-Level™ 4-Corner Air Suspension, which automatically lowers the truck at highway speeds for better aerodynamics and load-levels the truck when a heavy trailer is attached.
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4. Capable, Effortless Towing
Because diesel engines thrive under load, the EcoDiesel doesn't sweat when hooked up to a trailer.
Towing Capacity: When properly equipped, it features a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,200 lbs (and a max payload around 1,600 lbs).
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While the Hemi V8 technically has a higher peak tow rating, the EcoDiesel pulls 5,0007,000 lb loads (like boats, campers, or horse trailers) with significantly lower RPMs, less engine noise, and far better fuel economy while towing.
A Quick Tip for Buyers/Sellers: Because this is a modern EcoDiesel, it utilizes a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). It shines brightest when used for longer highway commutes or towing stints where the engine can get up to full operating temperature, rather than constant short trips around town.