2020 Ram Promaster Cargo Van Review

　　

2020 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　Wherever you are in the world, work vans are a staple of almost any industry. In the U.S., the 2020 Ram ProMaster Cargo represents a line of vans sold elsewhere under the Citroën and Peugeot brands. The ProMaster is among the current-generation vans that have strayed from the traditional pickup truck-based platforms of decades past. They're now narrower for greater maneuverability, taller for easier access, lighter, more fuel-efficient, and safer to operate.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ram Promaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 3dr Van w/118" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　Promaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof

　　1500 Low Roof 3dr Van w/118" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $31,245 MSRP1500 Low Roof 3dr Van w/136" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $33,095 MSRP1500 High Roof 3dr Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $33,995 MSRP2500 Low Roof 3dr Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $34,145 MSRP2500 High Roof 3dr Van w/136" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $34,995 MSRP2500 High Roof 3dr Van w/159" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $36,795 MSRP3500 Low Roof 3dr Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $35,895 MSRP3500 High Roof 3dr Van w/136" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $36,395 MSRP3500 High Roof 3dr Van w/159" WB (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $37,945 MSRP3500 High Roof 3dr Ext Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $41,095 MSRP

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　　$283/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Van

　　The Ram ProMaster has a front-wheel-drive layout that allows for a lower cargo floor. In the right combination, it offers up to 460 cubic feet of cargo room. The ProMaster isn't quite as rugged as some other vans, but it can still tow up to 6,800 pounds. Maximum payload capacity of 4,680 pounds is excellent for the class.

　　As is the case with every other direct competitor, the 2020 Ram ProMaster is available in seemingly infinite combinations of body styles, wheelbases and capabilities. That means there's likely one to fit your particular needs.

　　

Which Promaster Cargo Van does zzdcar recommend?

Since the ProMaster doesn't come in traditional trim levels, your decision on which one to buy depends entirely on how you intend to use it. If you plan on regularly standing up inside, the high cargo roof is a no-brainer. If you're going to be towing, we suggest opting for a model that just exceeds your requirements since you really don't want to operate at the limit.

　　

2020 Ram Promaster Cargo Van models

The 2020 Ram ProMaster Cargo is a large van with two seats and a large cargo area designed for storing gear and equipping to suit your needs. There are no traditional trim levels. Instead, its 1500, 2500 and 3500 levels indicate the size of the vehicle (higher numbers translate to available longer wheelbases and taller roofs) as well as increasing payload ratings.

　　All ProMaster models come with a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine (280 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) that drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

　　Standard features on the Ram ProMaster 1500 include split-opening rear cargo doors, manually adjustable mirrors, remote locking and unlocking, a rearview camera, air conditioning, a 5-inch touchscreen, and a four-speaker audio system.

　　The list of optional features is extensive. Highlights include power-folding and heated mirrors, sliding side doors, rear windows, rear parking sensors, cruise control, heated seats, a suspended driver's seat, cargo-area climate control, and a tow hitch.

　　

2020 Promaster Cargo Van Highlights

Trim: 1500 Low Roof1500 High Roof2500 Low Roof2500 High Roof3500 Low Roof3500 High Roof1500 Low Roof

　　

Base MSRP	$31,245
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	259.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles