My 2019 ram half ton has the 8 speed transmission in it and I really like it. I've always owned gm before and swore id never own a ram but the new body style half ton got me. Mine is the 5.7 but does around 16mpg all around. I think if I was looking at 3/4 ton the question between gas and diesel would be answered by how often I towed anything. If your going to tow a lot get the diesel.

Bb