Ram Trucks offers two* separate and very different lines of commercial vans: ProMaster and Cargo Van (C/V). Which is the best choice for your business? Let’s take a closer look.
At first glance, the Ram ProMaster is the clear favorite of the competition. An all-new product introduced at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, the ProMaster is full of innovative, category-leading features, from the available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine to the exclusive automated manual transmission.
Three wheelbases and two roof heights are offered, arming buyers with a powerful array of 14 potential platforms tailored to their specific needs. With a gross combined vehicle rating (GCVR) of up to 12,500 pounds and up to 530 cubic feet of cargo volume available, the Ram ProMaster is a workhorse without match in the commercial van category.
Given the ProMaster’s impressive capabilities, it might be easy to underestimate the smaller Ram C/V. But make no mistake, the C/V offers a lot of truck in its compact and attractive package. The flat aluminum cargo floor can handle 4×8-foot sheet goods with ease, and there’s up to 155.5 cubic feet of cargo volume available, with a maximum payload of 1,800 pounds.
Also, with its high-efficiency, minivan-derived platform, the C/V is tops in maneuverability in traffic, with a car-like ride and handling and ease of parking. Here’s one work van that’s easy to own and drive. The Ram C/V’s fuel economy is easy on the balance sheet too, with a rating of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, thanks to the efficient yet powerful 283-horsepower Pentastar® V6.
So which van is right for your commercial needs? ProMaster or Cargo Van? Smart entrepreneurs will study both Ram Trucks carefully. To learn more, visit RamTrucks.com or see your local Ram Truck dealer.
*Starting in model year 2015, Ram Trucks will begin offering an all-new small van for the North American market. Dubbed the Ram ProMaster City, this new van is slated to compete with small commercial and passenger vans. Stay tuned to RamZone for more information!
