As Ford is replacing its line of Ecoline commercial vehicles, with the much more modern Euro-spec Transit van, Chrysler has decided to follow the example. They will be using the current European Fiat Ducato as a base for their new van, which is set to be launched in the third quarter of next year.
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It will be included in the new Ram line of professional vans, and it will be called the ‘Promaster’, a name they trademarked back in September. Now, while it may share its underpinnings with the Ducato, officials have announced that it will get brand-specific styling and will use “familiar Ram Truck styling cues”.
Fred Diaz, President and CEO of the Ram Truck brand said: "The Ram ProMaster further strengthens our commercial lineup, offering a full line of work trucks and vans [. . .] As the Ram Truck Brand continues to gain share and grow sales in the retail truck market, we will be just as aggressive in our goal to be a commercial truck market leader."
Fred Diaz, President and CEO of the Ram Truck brand said: "The Ram ProMaster further strengthens our commercial lineup, offering a full line of work trucks and vans [. . .] As the Ram Truck Brand continues to gain share and grow sales in the retail truck market, we will be just as aggressive in our goal to be a commercial truck market leader."
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