2015 RAM ProMaster City Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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There is, as they say, a tool for every job. That’s a fact I’ve come to understand firsthand since moving into a house in need of a few repairs, each of which has required yet another trip to Home Depot. For refinishing woodwork, I needed a palm sander and not an angle grinder; for the stone stairs, I opted for a small trowel and a bit of concrete patch instead of calling in a multi-ton mixing truck; and for spreading mulch, I figured a Bobcat would be overkill (but fun), so tackled the task with a wheelbarrow and shovel.

Selecting the correct implement carries over into the automotive realm, too, which has led to the debut of the 2015 Ram ProMaster City. This diminutive version of the full-size Ram ProMaster will compete with the Nissan NV200, the Chevrolet City Express (a rebadged NV200) and the redesigned Ford Transit Connect. A single wheelbase and height configuration will be available.

Based on the FIAT Doblo, a model sold globally for well over a decade, the new ProMaster City arrives stateside with distinct front-end styling, the requisite Ram nomenclature and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that’s good for 178 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque. Typically, you could expect to see that 4-banger paired with a 5- or 6-speed automatic gearbox, or even a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but Ram has equipped this front-wheel-driver with a 9-speed automatic. According to the company, that powertrain component will contribute to best-in-class fuel economy, though at the time of this writing, exact figures aren’t available to back up that claim. When they are announced, they’ll need to be greater than the EcoBoosted Ford Transit Connect’s 20 mpg city/30 highway/25 combined ratings.

One thing you won’t hear Ram bragging about is the ProMaster City’s performance: A run from 0 to 60 mph takes a leisurely 9.8 seconds. However, aside from contractors who are chronically late with their deliveries, that’s not likely to be an issue for shoppers considering this little Ram van. More important are specs that include 131.7 cubic feet of cargo space and a maximum payload capacity of 1,883 pounds; by comparison, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect can accommodate a 1,710-pound payload and offers a long-wheelbase variant featuring up to 149 cubic feet of cargo room. From that perspective, there’s no clear winner, but Ram may hold an ace up its sleeve with a rear coil-spring suspension in lieu of the more common leaf-spring setup. The end result should be superior ride and handling characteristics.

When it comes to selecting a specific 2015 ProMaster City, Ram makes the process fairly simple by offering four basic versions, starting with the 2-passenger Tradesman Cargo van, with or without rear windows. Standard features include basics like 16-inch steel wheels and dual sliding doors, as well as a USB port and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. A Tradesman SLT Cargo variant tweaks things a bit with fog lights, unique steel wheels and additional body-color exterior trim. The ProMaster City can also be ordered in 5-passenger Wagon or Wagon SLT guises, equipped with a rear 60/40 fold-and-tumble split bench seat, headliner and carpeting, and a rear cargo cover.

On the technology front, the ProMaster City promises to keep occupants connected and entertained with an optional navigation system, a rear-view camera and backup sensors, a 5-inch touchscreen Uconnect system featuring Bluetooth connectivity and text-messaging capabilities, and more.

Pricing information will be released closer to the ProMaster City’s on-sale date, which is expected to be this fall or early 2015.

Thom Blackett
Published May 31, 2022 by Thom Blackett
Thom is a lifelong car nut, owning cars ranging from Datsuns to Mustang GTs and, currently, a Hemi-powered Ram 1500. He has spent the past 15 years writing objective, thorough vehicle reviews and consumer-focused feature articles for Autobytel.com, Kelley Blue Book, The Boston Globe, Cars.com, and other leading websites and publications.

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by Donna B
May 23, 2024
Great gas mileage, better horsepower then most in this classMay 23, 2024
by Anonymous
Dec 03, 2022
Recently found a good replacement to a previous Promaster City van that was totaled in an Oct. 18 accident. The vehicle was better equipped, had half the mileage, the dealer negotiated a fair price (with extended warranty), and best of all, it was only 14 miles from my home! Would never have found this without the Cargurus app! Thanks!Dec 03, 2022
by Anonymous
Mar 26, 2022
Overall a good vehicle. Very comfortable and good features like Bluetooth. Bought used at 43k miles and needed repairs that shouldnt have been needed yet, so build quality is suspect. I have had two Transit Connects and like the comfort level of the Ram Promaster City better, but the Transit Connects were very reliable. Mar 26, 2022

2015 RAM ProMaster City Pricing

Original MSRP
$23,130 to $25,655
Price range
$9,830 to $11,316
Average price on CG
$9,830
YoY price change
$11,262 to $9,830

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front

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