NEW Ram ProMaster Cargo Van: Better Than Sprinter And Transit?

Today I drive and review a 2023 Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof Cargo Van!

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[johnp]

I love the van videos! Most other reviewers don’t take them seriously, but we are truly living in the van era. I’ve got a 2001 dodge — still running strong but I’ll have to decide Transit vs. Promaster when I upgrade

[mikeskaggs]

It has a 9 speed tranny but RAM firmware locks out two highest gears. Theory is at max GVWR, it would be too heavy to really use them. It is common tranny used in many platforms so they just stuck it in there. Of course they don't disclose this...

[hongshi]

These videos are gems. Didn’t know about the top 2 gears being unavailable. He didn’t mention anything about the super high roof or the availability of the roll up door option for 6500$ either.
Unless I missed something I’ve decided to go with the Ford. I think the ecoboost and AWD options will have the best resale along with a few quirky things like the front windows going all the way down and better visibility of the mirrors. I didn’t even consider the Mercedes on the bias that if I ever did decide to take it to a shop, the cost 💲 is prohibitive.

[chiefjoseph]

Best thing about owning a Promaster, you can count on the engine or transmission or brakes all failing. 81, 000 miles on mine. $6, 000 plus in repairs. Run, run fast from a Promaster.

[kn-qzby]

Very disappointing that the Ram Promaster doesn’t come in an AWD version. That’s a dealbreaker for me.

[PKDesigns]

Kool review, I like it over all ... Would like to see them offer actual passenger versions not just the converted once ...

[elsuperpollo]

wonder if you can put a conversion kit to right handed drive o deliver rural mail.

[IAMRONIN]

I'd like to see the new Hurricane engine in it along with AWD and dual rear wheels. At this point. Ford would still get my business over Ram due to those exact available options with the Transit.

[ginawhite]

All of these cargo vans have their problems, all of them have some good points, you would think that the industry would see what people are reporting is not working and try to fix some of those things some of them that can't be that hard to fix, I've got my heart set on a forward transit pro masters don't have an all-wheel drive

[scottbrawley]

2023 Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof Cargo Van!

[jantr]

Do all ProMaster vans come without the seperation wall between the driver and cargo areas? On the european siblings you always get the seperation wall.

[Placeitinmybox]

@Benhardy where's the review on the Super High Roof?

[anywaythewindblows]

they say the 9 speed is more of a 7 speed . never reaching 8th or 9th.

[wisesaint]

going to buy a ford transit. Pro masters are made in Italy ...Transmissions made in Turkey Have problems. Ford gets less mpg but less problems.

[AK.]

This facelift was available from 2014 in Europe.

[DocLulzson]

ProMaster will turn on a dime best part about it.

[lkazanov]

Ben, like the review, but absolutely not with regards to the diesel comment. I think one of the main reasons people look at these is the relatively strong gas motor. If someone wants a diesel, they will be a Sprinter owner. Gassers (especially this one) are much, much easier to service and maintain. And, this engine has been around for a long time.

[civertron]

OMG is the Fiat Ducato o_O but in europe that fiat ducato have restyling with led headlights and new dashboard and more stuff.

[Tony.Ruiz]

That bad boy screaming to make money 🤣

[fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

Greetings, what’s 1500, 2500, 3500? Does these VANS come in Sliding door window and back door windows?, I’m interested 👍