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Also known as the Fiat Doblo in other places around the world, the Ram ProMaster panel van is just what you need if you’re in the market for a cargo van that’s not too big nor too small. The domesticated version of the Doblo may start at an affordable $23,130, but what exactly do you get for the money?
If our hard-earned Washingtons were on the table, we wouldn’t get the 2015 Ram ProMaster City Tradesman Cargo for a single reason - it may be a workhorse, but that’s no excuse for the lack of any comfort features. If you want something good, you must spend $24,655 for the Tradesman SLT Cargo.
Two passenger-oriented models dubbed the 2015 Ram ProMaster City Wagon and Wagon SLT start from $24,130 and $25,655, respectively, with all MSRPs including the $995 destination charge. Thanks to a single-option 174 HP 2.4 Tigershark four-cylinder engine, Ram claims the ProMaster City will return up to 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Oh, nearly forgot - that powerplant is coupled to a segment-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission.
In all respect for the new wave of small vans, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City is similarly priced to the not-quite-as-large 2015 Ford Transit Connect, but it trumps the Blue Oval’s product through highest weight capacities and powertrain specs. The 2015 Chevrolet City Express and Nissan NV200 are not even worth mentioning, except for the best-in-segment starting price.
For the entire list of prices and equipment, you can access the release below.
Two passenger-oriented models dubbed the 2015 Ram ProMaster City Wagon and Wagon SLT start from $24,130 and $25,655, respectively, with all MSRPs including the $995 destination charge. Thanks to a single-option 174 HP 2.4 Tigershark four-cylinder engine, Ram claims the ProMaster City will return up to 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Oh, nearly forgot - that powerplant is coupled to a segment-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission.
The practical side
It may feature a sporty-looking crosshair grille, practical sliding doors and 60 / 40 split barn doors for maximum utility, but the most important question regarding a vehicle in this segment is how much can you haul with it. Well, Ram says it’s good for 1,883 pounds (854 kilos) of stuff that can be accommodated in the 131.7 cubic feet (3,729 L) of available cargo space. Towing? It can do that too, but only if you don’t go over the 2,000 lbs (907 kg) limit.In all respect for the new wave of small vans, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City is similarly priced to the not-quite-as-large 2015 Ford Transit Connect, but it trumps the Blue Oval’s product through highest weight capacities and powertrain specs. The 2015 Chevrolet City Express and Nissan NV200 are not even worth mentioning, except for the best-in-segment starting price.
For the entire list of prices and equipment, you can access the release below.
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