Will they ever put a diesel in a 1500?

[arkenzo]

Just curious, never owned a diesel, would there be any advantages having a 1500 w/ a diesel over the 6.2L V8?

[corwest]

Just curious, never owned a diesel, would there be any advantages having a 1500 w/ a diesel over the 6.2L V8?

Not a diesel that outperforms the 6.2. They have the 2500 for that. I could see some sort of eco-diesel style like dodge is doing but not a larger one

[RyanbabZ71]

in the colorado yes, silverado??? They were going to a few yrs back (4.5L) however it didnt pan out as the business justification wasnt there.

[arkenzo]

The 720+ lbs of torque is draw dropping!

[Ventilator]

The 720+ lbs of torque is draw dropping!

Don't be dropping no draws around here!

 

Don't you just love spell correct?

 

It usually gets me every time.

[arkenzo]

Don't be dropping no draws around here!

 

Don't you just love spell correct?

 

It usually gets me every time.

Dang, I just got checked..LoL

[Daly]

I can only imagine the cost would be compatible to a gas 2500, and the benefits might not be enough to sell it… A diesel 1500 is still going to be limited by the 1/2ton frame. And with the cost of the diesel option, would it be worth it when diesel cost more in most places…

[Super 8]

Just curious, never owned a diesel, would there be any advantages having a 1500 w/ a diesel over the 6.2L V8?

I see Nissan Titan is putting a 5.0 cummins in their pickup.

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/news/1308_diesel_nissan_titan_cummins_5_0_l_turbo/

[hurricanoday]

I am probably the minority but the 2500 package is what scared me away from the diesel. I hated the bigger truck esp the ride. I def would consider a diesel in a 1500 but I would assume with the heavier front it would still drive close to the 2500. I'm not one of those "manly men", I want my trucks to drive like a car. When I was test driving I did some 2500 durmax first and they seemed great till I got in the 1500s which were so smooth.

 

I just don't have the work load to sacrifice the ride/comfort

[arkenzo]

I see Nissan Titan is putting a 5.0 cummins in their pickup.

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/news/1308_diesel_nissan_titan_cummins_5_0_l_turbo/

They should focus more on how to make the nissan titan better looking, that truck is hideous, then possibly add the 5.0 cummins

[Rellimie]

They should focus more on how to make the nissan titan better looking, that truck is hideous, then possibly add the 5.0 cummins

They are doing a complete redesign.

[frenchsquared]

think about a turbo diesel with about 20 lb of boost in a 2 wheel drive half ton.... Sign me up.

 

Not many people would want it, most want a diesel to pull not to drag race.

But if they made one, I would get in line and then boost the hell out of it.

 

the 2500 is to heavy. Great for pulling, Great for driving, crappy for racing.

[Texas Husker]

The 4.5L "baby" duramax was all set to go back in 08, then the company/economy went south so it was shelved. With a second half ton coming to market, I'm sure GM and Ford will be watching closely to see how it goes. I for one would like to see a 1500 diesel Chevy.

[redwngr]

The 720+ lbs of torque is draw dropping!

Over my head.

 

What has 720 ft-lb?

[brokesilverado]

Back in 1994 through 1996 you could get a 1500 with the 6.5 turbo diesel. Didn't sell very good either.