The 2025 RAM ProMaster is a full-sized commercial van introduced in North American in 2014. It’s based on the Italian Fiat Ducato and built in Saltillo, Mexico.

Configured with the 159-inch wheelbase, the largest, high-roof version of the ProMaster has a 12-foot cargo box, and offers 420 cubic feet of cargo space. The interior is tall enough for this 6-foot-3 reviewer to stand and walk around without ducking. Payload capacity is rated at 4,300 pounds, nearly twice a standard three-quarter-ton pickup.

The ProMaster is 250.6 inches long, 80.3 inches wide (maximum without mirrors) and 102.5 inches high. It’s imposing and may intimidate some drivers. My test van included an optional towing package with a 2-inch receiver and a tow-haul mode, but no trailer brake controller. Towing capacity is 6,410 pounds.

As a large van, taller than many RVs, driving the ProMaster requires looking out for low tree branches and other vertical hazards. Wide turns are a necessity to avoid the rear wheels climbing curbs.

Behind The ProMaster’s Wheel

The ProMaster is fun to drive, much like an RV. Driving the ProMaster feels different from driving any other vehicle, even other vans. The front axle is directly in front of the driver, giving the driver a feeling of being over the axle.

Further, the van’s cab-forward orientation gives a driver the sensation pavement is passing under their nose. The driver can’t see any part of the vehicle beyond the windshield. 

The Promaster is highly maneuverable. It has a surprisingly tight turning radius, especially considering its upright profile and transit bus dimensions. But it navigates tight spaces more easily than its appearance suggests.

Powered by a 3.6-liter Pentistar V6 24V VVT engine and front-wheel drive, the ProMaster is satisfying to drive. It’s lively and has a pleasant exhaust note.

Forward visibility is excellent. The combination of ride height and upright seating affords an unobstructed view of other vehicles.

The van doesn’t have rear windows, but it’s equipped with a rear-view camera mirror and 360-degree camera views that help maintain situational awareness.

My test van also included power mirrors and handy powered convex mirrors with a power folding feature. It helps prevent passing trucks from clipping side mirrors when parked.

ProMaster Utility

The ProMaster’s immense cargo space makes its ideal for delivery services. The steep step-in may be an obstacle for some drivers. A lower ride height would improve the ProMaster’s utility.

Ingress and egress are a challenge. A step is integrated into the door frame, but the first step is a doozy. Sidesteps will be required for all but the tallest, most agile drivers.

The rear cargo area is also accessible from a passenger-side sliding door or rear barn doors. It is equally tall but lacks integrated steps or grab handles. ProMaster buyers will need to add accessories to improve ingress and egress in the cargo area.

ProMaster Comfort and Accessories

My test vehicle came with the SLT Plus Package. It adds features and comforts not usually found in cargo vans. Driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and six-way adjustable seats for the driver and passenger, with adjustable lumbar support. The padded steering wheel feels good. The package also has ambient lighting, navigation and an infotainment system with XM satellite radio. Unfortunately, the sound quality is on par with a string stretched between two tin cans. Buyers will likely opt for aftermarket speakers.

A phone holder with inductive charging is convenient in an upright position on the dashboard.

The ride is heavy-duty bouncy, even over mild highway undulations. On a couple of occasions, my passenger and I experienced zero-Gs, so I jokingly called the ProMaster the “Vomit Comet,” saying it could double as an astronaut training vehicle.

(Note: Unladen heavy-duty vehicles typically ride harshly when driven empty.)

ProMaster Quirks

The instrumentation is clear and easy to see. However, gauges are limited to coolant temperature, oil temperature, battery voltage and tire pressure. Oil pressure is a conspicuous omission.

The tachometer and fuel gauge use illuminated segments instead of needles. It’s awkward and somewhat distracting. You can’t discern meaningful information at a glance.

The ProMaster doesn’t allow applying the throttle on steep hills when the brake is applied. It prevents using the brake as a hill holder.

Another oversight is a warning chime when headlights are left on, even when in automatic mode.

 The EPA doesn’t publish estimated fuel economy for heavy-duty vehicles. I averaged 17.4-18 mpg in mixed driving while the van was empty. It’s impressive fuel economy, considering the vehicle’s size and enormous frontal area.

ProMaster Pricing                                   

The 2025 RAM 2500 ProMaster Cargo van has a base MSRP of $50,860. The SLT Plus Package adds $6,995. The Advanced Safety Group adds an active driver-assist system, including parallel and perpendicular parking assist, and surround-view cameras for $1,795. With additional optional equipment, the price as tested was $63,225, including destination.

The ProMaster Verdict

The 2025 RAM 2500 ProMaster Cargo van is a capable utility vehicle. Its immense cargo-carrying capacity makes this a capable platform for parcel delivery.

It’s a great vehicle for tradespeople who need a van with plenty of space for materials, tools and a workspace.

Visit: https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster

_{Cover photo: 2025 RAM ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van – Photo copyright © John Berg 2026}