2021 Ram Promaster 2500 review
Ram Promaster 2500 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Variety of builds
- Ergonomic loading
- Suite of driver aids
Cons
- Low towing capacity
- Minimal driver aids
Mileage (EPA estimate)
(data not available)
Pricing for current inventory
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Professional workhorse
First introduced in 2014, the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 marks seven years of steady cargo van innovation. Built on a light and sturdy frame, the Promaster is available in multiple styles and sizes, depending on your cargo needs. The full-sized van also comes standard with a muscular 280-horsepower V6 engine and front-wheel drive, which should help you handle all your hauling requirements. Newly available for 2021 is a suite of driver aids, including blindspot monitoring and rear cross-path detection. Whatever commercial or household work you're managing, the Ram Promaster 2500 is more than capable for the job.
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What is new for the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500?
- Promaster 2500 trims have been upgraded with Cruise Control and Power Mirrors as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Air Conditioning, Power Seat(s), and Blind Spot Monitor features are now available as options on select trims.
2021 Ram Promaster 2500 trims
Base:
- 280-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500
1. Multiple sizes
Depending on your needs, there are multiple builds to choose from on the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The short wheelbase trim (136 inches) can be found with either a standard roof (66 inches) or a high roof (77 inches). While the wide wheelbase version (159 inches) comes fitted exclusively with the high roof. If your needs demand more room in the boxed hull, the wide wheelbase is a good bet since it offers 420 cu-ft of storage, which is almost 30% more room than the short wheelbase version. All that being said, the smaller model can actually handle a slightly higher payload of an estimated 4,260 lbs.
2. Suite of driver aids
The newest addition to the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 is a suite of driver aids. There's forward collision warning, blindspot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection available. Crosswind assist is also now standard, which should help you stay on course in windy conditions. Plus, a backup camera, parking sensors, and a digital rearview mirror should make maneuvering this big van much easier.
3. Front-wheel drive
The 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 comes with front-wheel drive. This configuration makes sense on a cargo van because it reduces the load and step-in height. For a van made for loading and unloading, that means more ergonomic navigation in and out of the cab, and at the back. Plus, with the weight coming from the front, handling also improves when traction is limited.
4. Trusted engine
The 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 comes with a 280-hp 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine. That kind of power, when paired with the six-speed automatic transmission, offers 260 lb-ft of torque and an estimated 6,800 lbs of towing capacity (short wheelbase models), when properly equipped.
5. Interior entertainment upgrades
There's a suite of tech and style perks fitted through the cabin of the 2021 Promaster 2500. A five-inch touchscreen is the infotainment centerpiece upfront. Fitted with a Uconnect® multimedia center, the center console offers you a system with Bluetooth® connectivity and hands-free calling as standard. SiriusXM® satellite radio is also available on select models, as is LED and ambient lighting in the cargo interior to support those nighttime loading sessions. Moving around the interior with ease and comfort is a priority on the Promaster 2500.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Ram Promaster 2500 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ram Promaster 2500 23rd out of 24 among Commercial Vans.
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Base 2WD 3D Cargo Van
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Navigation System
- No A/C
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
- Vinyl Seats
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
260
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
24
Wheelbase
159"
Overall length
236.2"
Width
80.7"
Height
99.4"
Leg room
F 38.8"
Head room
F 76"
Front tires
LT225/75R16
Rear tires
LT225/75R16
Seating capacity
2
Max towing capacity
648/6480 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Ram Promaster 2500 FAQ
The Ram Promaster 2500 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Ram Promaster 2500 as 22 out of 24 among Commercial Van
The 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 6480 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Ram Promaster 2500:
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Power Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
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