Vans are going through an evolution. The old, long, wide, big rectangular box-shaped cargo vans are being replaced by a new European-inspired design that offers far greater advantages. The new style is taller, narrower and lighter with a very short hood line and front-wheel drive, making it much more maneuverable from the driver's perspective.
The new design also offers greater flexibility and capacity for cargo. According a new review from Edmunds.com, the Ram ProMaster 2500 is the ideal model for this new van style. The 2500 can be ordered with either of two wheelbases (136 and 159 inches). Ceiling height on the 2500 is 65.4 inches.
The ProMaster 2500 is available with two engines. The standard choice is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that makes 280 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. There's also an optional 3.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder that produces 174 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Properly equipped, the ProMaster is capable of carrying payloads of up to 5,160 pounds and towing up to 5,100 pounds.
The ProMaster stands out from the competition in several ways. It has:
- Best-In-Class 36-Foot Turning Diameter
- Best-In-Class Standard Cargo Height of 65.4 Inches
- Class-Exclusive Front-Wheel-Drive System
- Over 460 Cubic Feet of Cargo Capacity
Finally, the ProMaster is remarkably accessible - and stable. It has Swing-Open Rear Doors that wing out 260?, and its sliding side doors can even accommodate standard size pallets. The unique design enables near-vertical side walls that maximize cargo space from floor to ceiling, and the entire interior is upfitter-friendly for features like shelving, baskets and containers and even standing work-surfaces. A full suite of driver assist safety features includes Electronic Stability Control with ABS, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control.
We maintain a full inventory of 2017 Ram ProMaster vans here at Route 1 USA, because we have such a loyal base of commercial customers. Our sales professionals know this van inside out, and can help you configure and upfit a ProMaster 2500 to best suit the needs of your business. Our dealership is located in Lawrenceville, NJ, which is also convenient to Princeton, Trenton, Flemington and Lumberton, as well as Levittown, PA. Stop in today or call us at (888) 721-5492 to schedule time to talk about what you need in your next ProMaster.
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