RAM ProMaster City SLT Cargo Van Review - Small, But w/ Room To Boogie
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- The 2015 RAM ProMaster City SLT Cargo Van is a notable among the ranks of the new "Euro-styled" commercial vans. Its diminutive size allows for easy maneuverability around town, yet it has plenty of room to handle many day-to-day tasks. Total M.S.R.P. - $27,815.
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Nice video. Very comprehensive. Best one I've see so far. Thanks.
Thank you for this review! You've got a great personality.
I truly appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
Excellent review!
Just got a used 2016. (Been KILLING my GMC Sierra 3500 DRW with city driving.) If you look around, you can find a low mileage used Promaster City with previous owner installed upgrades. (I found a base model with the useless trailer hitch, a heavy duty professional ladder rack, custom Ranger Shelving, seat covers and a nice Sony with Apple Car Connect stereo and back-up camera.) $16,300 out the door. (Order your own wheel and mount your own spare tire because these come WITHOUT a spare!) When loaded with a LOT of contractor gear, total combined mileage is only around 21mpg......BUT filling the tank for under $30.00 is NICE compared to $70+ with diesel. It's nimble and quickly navigates tight spots where the Dually required a 9-point turn....The 9-speed takes some getting used to.....use the (fun) manual mode to get the best mileage around town because as other reviews note: it is ALWAYS gear hunting. It runs best in the 2200 -4000 and UP RPM range. Took some getting used to (4 banger) coming from a 700 ft lb torque (low rpm) diesel......it does not even really get to 9th gear until up around 80mph and if you hit ANY sort of incline....gear hunting she goes. Would be better served with a 6 or the other Chrysler 8-speed IMO. Basically, drive it HARDER than you think and you will get BETTER gas mileage.......crazy but it's true (with loads). Sure it's "quirky" and has some irritating flaws, but all in all, I really like my little compact Promaster City and customers appreciate it's small footprint combined with a pretty decent workhorse ability for it's size. The Ford Connect does look better, but all in all, I like this more powerful "Euro Funky" little van and suggest giving it a look if you want something more compact to run around town and the local area in.
great video, thank you
The disco was a hilarious touch, bravo 🤣
We're happy you enjoyed it, Stephanie A. Thanks for watching!
I love the Wii Main Screen background music! lol Thank you for the video! Well done.
Terrific van for what I need it for! I want one! But now it's 2022 and the manufacturer announced this year that they have discontinued producing this vehicle. I am incredibly disappointed. Want so much for them to reconsider!
great review .. i wish i could fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood ..
why didn't they give the astro/safari a more efficient powertrain, I hate all new available alternatives
I am debating on whether I should get a pickup with a cap, or one of these small cargo vans when I pay off my current vehicle (car)
Guess it depends on how you truly plan on using it, macroevolve. Depending upon what type of pickup you get, it can have more payload and towing capability and possibly even a nicer interior, but the pickup will likely cost more, too. A van such as this ProMaster City Cargo will have a much easier load floor, better ceiling height, and better maneuverability in urban settings. Plus, these vans tend to get better fuel economy, too. Not sure if you need passenger space, too, but here's our review of the ProMaster City Wagon: czcams.com/video/PayRFn2Y34I/video.html
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I'm sold thanks
Thanks for watching, Savoeun Khiev.
Auto Academics and Chris,I just bought the tradesman version, and mine is really loud. It rides pretty rough, and tinging from the open metal. Why you think it is so different than yours? Also, you think proper insolation and some covering for a small weekend get a way van will muffle most of the noise? Other than that, I do like the versatility.Bobbyb
When we review vehicles, we try to compare them to other vehicles in the same class or category. In this case, we considered the NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) traits of comparable commercial vehicles. However, even with this in mind, we didn't notice any exceptional noises from our tester and the ride was surprisingly compliant. The types of roads where these vehicles are driven may be a cause for different experiences, too. Atlanta's roads are decently maintained for the most part, especially compared to roads in the NE snowy parts of the country where some of us have previously lived. With all that being said, we do not know if DIY insulation will improve your situation, but it may be worth a try. Hope this helps. We appreciate your comments, MrZola1234. Thanks for watching!
would this be able to hold a Queen Size Mattress ?
Nope
In europe this is called a opel combo (2018 model) and also fiat doblo
fiat doblo = a car shit
Dom Semaca so is this one hahaha
is just me or does the front end and the tail lights look like the 2014 kia soul suv
brown buter Kia soul's are real junk! Lol...
This car is from Fiat because Fiat bought Dodge, the real name of this car is 2014 Fiat Doblo
Is it me, or does the back look like it's smiling at me
You need an air wing on the back of that thing and some ground effects man.
LoL
That just might help, Bobster986. Thanks for watching!
If you are a cargo van driver could you own the van
Why don’t they ever list the prices or estimated prices of these vehicles??
petrice dobson he did
not only that, it's easy enough to look it up @@joepop46-6
I'll never understand 60/40 rear doors...
open one door , unload cargo, and head to your right (towards the houses) easily, without having to close that door or have it infront of you
I could use that as a car
I have a question about weight distribution on a small converted van that might be affecting steering and tire wear. I have built a microcamper on a Promaster city van. I weight 250lbs and am most often alone. Because I need the passenger side clear for a bed and because i have an oversized starter battery, a house battery, water storage and appliances there might be a 300 to 500 lb weight disparity between sides of the van, but much of it is behind the rear wheels. I dont visually see a difference, but do often feel she pulls to the left. How big of a deal is this on a van that weights 3500 lb curb weight?
27 thousand? Damn so expensive
thats the price new?
Good idea. .a nite club in a dodge...perish the thought. haha
+brown buter LOL Yeah, Chris felt he needed to figure out a way to spice up this work vehicle. So he channeled his inner John Travolta. Needless to say, we docked his pay for that. We appreciate your comments!
What's a novice cargo van driver
That engine reeks of cost cutting. Looks discount and is noisy.
William Ryan it’s not
A fiat duplo van
Dont do the mistake my company did
I used to have a big van chevrolet cargo
The van was a beauty power , room all
Nonproblems
Then they gave a 2019 romaster cuty ram van
Worst van ever next to a jeep sub i once drove no power
This ram is a big piece of garbage
1- no room
Problem after slowin down stalling
Till no now still
This aalittle box with wheels i hate it and no joke i fill the tank ever 3 days so i spend same amount as my old chevy 8 cillinders
I will say for a small women is perfect
But for big guys or even regular naaaaa
O driver seat it only goes back whole wont lean the back no room to lean back
Mine fill with my work tools no room for xtra stuff
My old one hell yea had all my tools plus super more xtra room for other stuffs so
Not even free
Every day i drive it im try to burn the engine stepin on it like crazy maybe they give another one hahhahaha
Looks like a copy of a European van
That's exactly where the styling came from, cosgrove notts. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics yep I have one. Very fuel efficient. 55 mpg, 130 bhp. Hydraulic auto.
@@CosgroveNotts Nice!
Fiat engine 👎
Your completely wrong with that judgement. My father owns one. 4 years going still with zero issues
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Dodge brand for me are one of the worst brands i ever drove
Their ugly cars
Special charger s cant ser shit from inside no point to have piwer when u cant see shit all sround
buy a Nissan
peter n ewww no