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Is the RAM 1500 eTorque mild-hybrid worth pursuing used?
The eTorque 48-volt belt-starter generator paired with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 or 5.7L HEMI V8 delivers stop-start smoothness and roughly 0.8 L/100 km fuel savings. The system adds a second battery under the rear seat and has shown occasional BSG module failures on 2019-2021 units, usually covered under powertrain warranty. For buyers who value refinement, eTorque is worth the small premium. For hard work-truck duty in Northern Ontario or BC backcountry, the non-eTorque 5.7L HEMI is mechanically simpler and easier to service remotely.