Therefore, the offer will start with Tradesman, which is a typical workhorse. On the other side, the overall trim level organization will remain the same. Speaking of the trim levels, we presume that each version would come with some additions to the list of standard equipment. The suspension setup will certainly remain the same, as it provides by far the smoothest ride in the class, without sacrificing any working capabilities.
The overall appearance will remain the same, and the same thing goes for mechanics, apart from the potential transmission switch.
Still, we doubt that the 20 will come with too many of them. Visually, there is always a possibility to see some tweaks. While changes in terms of transmission sound like, we have no doubt that the rest of the truck will remain pretty much unchanged. In any case, take this with a big reserve, considering that officials are still quiet on this matter. That’s why many reports suggest Ram could turn to Allison, instead of waiting for Aisin to develop a new unit. This transmission can be found in the new Silverado HD and it is currently the best among the Big Three. Therefore, the solution may lay in a 10-speed automatic from Allison. In practice, this means slightly lower fuel economy and overall refinement. However, many experts like to highlight the transmission’s lack of gears, compared to rivals, which use 10-speed units.
The Japanese manufacturer developed a particular version for the Cummins turbodiesel and the two units work pretty well together, especially in terms of pulling and overall working performances.
The current model relies on a proven and well-known 6-speed unit from Aisin. On the other side, the Cummins engine could easily switch to Allison’s transmission. This refers to the diesel version, as the gasoline model is expected to carry on with a familiar 8-speed ZF-sourced gearbox. Without any doubt, the most important potential change for the 20 would be a new transmission.
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