2021 Ram Promaster Window Van Review

　　

2021 Ram ProMaster Window Van Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　The 2021 Ram ProMaster is a large van that comes in two flavors: Cargo and Window. The ProMaster Cargo Van, as the name suggests, is optimized for hauling cargo and it has far fewer windows. The ProMaster Window Van is aimed a bit more squarely at people who plan to use the van for passenger hauling or, possibly, upfitting to a camper-van setup.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Ram Promaster Window Van 2500 High Roof 3dr Van (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

　　Not Available  for Promaster Window Van 2500 High Roof

　　Promaster Window Van 2500 High Roof

　　2500 High Roof 3dr Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) - $37,390 MSRP3500 High Roof 3dr Ext Van (3.6L 6cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $41,240 MSRP

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　　$283/mo

　　Avg. Large Van

　　The ProMaster Window, however, has a few issues. For one, it doesn't have passenger seats. Ram instead directs buyers to third-party upfitters that can install seats later. Second is that Ram doesn't offer the ProMaster Window in the same breadth of available configurations as it does the Cargo version. With the ProMaster Window, you have to get it with the long wheelbase and high roof. From there, your only choice is between the standard body length or the extended version. Other downsides include a somewhat rough ride — something of some importance when you're hauling passengers — and there's no available all-wheel drive like you get with some competitors. 

　　The ProMaster Window could be a good choice if you plan on doing a lot of customization or you don't need much of an interior to get your van life started. But if you want something with a bit more versatility and that's ready-to-go from the factory, we'd steer you toward the Ford Transit, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or the Nissan NV.

　　

Which Promaster Window Van does zzdcar recommend?

The 2021 Ram ProMaster Window Van comes in 2500 and 3500 versions. Both are long-wheelbase with a high roof, but the 3500 has an extended body. Your choice will largely depend on just how much cargo you plan on hauling around. Otherwise, standard features and options are nearly identical.

　　

2021 Ram Promaster Window Van models

With the ProMaster Window Van, there are only two choices: the 2500 with a long wheelbase and high roof and the 3500 with a long wheelbase, high roof and extended body. The extended body is about 14 inches longer, which takes cargo capacity from 420 cubic feet to 463 cubes. That's a significant amount of extra space, but you'll need a slightly larger parking spot.

　　For both trims, only front seats are provided since Ram expects owners to outfit the van to suit their needs. Power comes from a 3.6-liter V6 engine (280 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) and is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

　　2500

　　Standard features on the 2500 Window van include:

　　16-inch steel wheels Split-opening rear cargo doors Sliding side doors Manually adjustable mirrors Remote locking and unlocking Cloth upholstery Rearview camera Air conditioning 5-inch touchscreen paired with a four-speaker stereoStandard safety features include:

　　Crosswind assist (helps the driver stay on course in windy conditions)3500

　　Aside from the extra space, the 3500 is essentially the same inside and adds a heavy-duty rear stabilizer. It also has a higher GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating).

　　Extensive options are available on both trims. Highlights include:

　　Power-folding, heated mirrors Rear parking sensors Cruise control Heated seats A suspended driver's seat Driver and passenger swivel-mounted seats Cargo-area climate control Tow hitch (with available four- and seven-pin wiring connections)Optional safety features include:

　　Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

　　

2021 Promaster Window Van Highlights

Trim: 2500 High Roof3500 High Roof2500 High Roof

　　

Base MSRP	$37,390
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	420.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles