This is where i see it going.

I have been watching and reading plenty in the Diesel market and even right now it says its in testing.
Id love to see a Diesel 1/2 ton, i think it would help to bring diesel fuel down as it would become more mainstream.

They say they truck will be able to pull at least 10K and wiht 240 Hp 420 torque it just might do ok.

The downside i see is that with those power numbers, it would be a dog still pulling up hills much the same as your normal gas truck. I dont think its enough power to pull a hill with a big trailer and not lose momentum like a gas truck does. IDK maybe it will do better with a 6speed trans, but most of the time the extra gears they add to the trans are high end highway gears.

Driving the TDI my main complaint is at highway speeds since it lacks larger HP numbers it has no guts to pass over 60 mph. Below 45 its a beast and spins the tires at will.

I think the Eco Boost will stay on top in this battle for now

I would how ever love to see a 1/2 ton diesel live up to Diesels reputation and take the lead in the 1/2 ton truck market.