- Engine
- 3,604 cc
- Power
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 3
RamVan
ProMaster2014–present
A Ducato in American clothes — the later Pentastar/nine-speed vans are the ones to buy.
- 🇺🇸 North America
- Engine
- 3,604 cc
- Power
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Ram ProMaster is the North American version of the Fiat Ducato, sold from 2014 as a front-wheel-drive full-size van in multiple lengths and roof heights. Front drive gives it the lowest load floor and tightest turning circle in its class, making it a favourite of parcel fleets, tradespeople and the camper-van conversion scene. Since 2021-2023 updates it uses the 3.6 Pentastar V6 and nine-speed automatic, and an electric ProMaster EV joined for fleets.
Its reputation is utilitarian: unbeatable cube-per-dollar and easy urban driving, offset by a workmanlike cabin and earlier gearbox gripes (the original automated-manual option was unloved; later torque-converter autos are better). For buyers, service history matters more than badge — these are fleet tools. It is a left-hand-drive North American product with no Sri Lankan presence.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Low load floor and wide body from FWD layout
- Excellent turning circle for a big van
- Popular, well-supported camper conversion base
- Proven Pentastar V6 in later vans
What to watch
- Early automated-manual gearbox was poor
- Utilitarian cabin and refinement
- FWD limits heavy rear-biased payload traction
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ProMaster the same as the Fiat Ducato?
Yes, it is the Ducato adapted for North America with local powertrains. Body dimensions and much hardware carry over, which the conversion industry exploits heavily.
Which ProMaster years are best?
Vans after the powertrain and interior updates of the early 2020s, with the nine-speed automatic, are generally regarded as the most refined and trouble-free.
