The 2027 Ram Power Wagon is finally available with a Cummins diesel engine, a long-awaited option for fans of the heavy-duty adventure pickup. The Power Wagon has long been a favorite among four-wheelers, but until now, the only engine option was the 6.4-liter Hemi V8. Ram announced the starting price of the diesel Power Wagon, which is $89,560, including the destination fee.
The Cummins diesel engine is a $12,995 option on its own, and if you want the Level 2 equipment group, you'll have to add another $8,545. It's not hard to imagine seeing diesel Power Wagons on the dealer lot for $100,000 or more. The three-quarter-ton Power Wagon can now tow 19,630 pounds with the compression-ignition powerplant, and its max payload is rated at 2,930 pounds.
View Price on AmazonThe Cummins diesel engine produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque, making it a formidable machine with locking differentials front and rear, a push-button sway bar disconnect, and factory 34-inch tires. Ram didn't just toss the Cummins into the existing Power Wagon; it also added more skid plating underneath the truck to protect the diesel exhaust fluid tank, fuel tank, and transfer case. With a 31-gallon diesel tank, the Power Wagon should be able to go more than 600 miles between fill-ups.
It's likely that we'll see more diesel Power Wagons on the trails than gas-powered ones going forward, despite the higher price. Modern pickup drivers love to own the most extreme version of their truck, and it's hard to resist the Cummins if you have the money for it. However, if you spring for the optional engine over the gas V8, you'll lose the factory winch, which can be a significant drawback for some owners.
Source: thedrive.com
