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2014 RAM ProMaster Langhorne, PA
Front-wheel drive is what sets the RAM ProMaster commercial van apart from it's thirsty, rear-wheel-drive, ladder frame pickup truck based cargo van competitors. The 2014 RAM ProMaster's barn like space, fuel thrifty ways, and excellent maneuverability make it appreciated by even the most traditional van buyers.
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2014 RAM ProMaster Style & Design
Full size vans are built to swallow cargo, and the 2014 RAM ProMaster is an adept hauler by simple virtue of being cavernous. It is available in two roof heights, three wheelbases and four body lengths. Since the entirety of the drivetrain is packaged ahead of or below the passenger area, the load floor is seven inches lower than the ProMaster's closest competitor. Even the smallest model, the ProMaster 1500's low roof boasts 283 cubic feet of space, while at the other end of the spectrum the ProMaster 3500 can hold 530 cubes. The cargo area is accessed at the rear by a pair of barn doors capable of opening 260 degrees, nearly to the van's sides, and by the sliding door. Inside the cargo hold is 17 tie-down hooks on the floor and sidewalls to help keep everything in place.
Power & Handling of the '14 ProMaster
The 2014 RAM ProMaster is powered by Chrysler's familiar 3.6 liter Pentastar V6. It's teamed with a six speed automatic and produces 280 hp along with 260lbft of torque. The ProMaster sets itself apart by powering its front wheels instead of sending output rearward like every other ride in the segment. Though this arrangement might put off traditionalists, it's a considerable advantage for those who need to regularly slog through wintry weather in northern climates. Given the van's intended purpose, the V6 feels sufficiently powerful, even when hauling 1200lbs payload and a couple passengers.
Conclusion
Based on the FIAT Ducato commercial van, RAM will offer the 2014 ProMaster in three wheelbases with two ceiling heights, a gasoline V6 or 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbo-4 and more configuration and equipment possibilities than you can shake a stick at. So, if you run a business and need a versatile, fuel-efficient cargo hauler offering lots of configuration possibilities, the 2014 Ram ProMaster is not to be overlooked.