Since the 2015 model year, Ram’s ProMaster City has offered the urban-based tradesman a compact, fuel-efficient work van that boasts some hefty payload capability, a cavernous cargo bay, decent power, and a livable MSRP. The 2017 ProMaster City is expected to continue this tradition virtually unchanged.
That said, several upgrades currently appear on its European counterpart, the Opel Combo, (aka the Fiat Doblo), including restyled headlights, LED interior lighting, and an available front bench seat with a fold-down writing surface. We hope these changes will appear on the ProMaster City soon.
At present, look for the ProMaster City to return in Cargo Van and 5-passenger Wagon variations, with the Cargo Van offered in entry-level Tradesman and up-featured Tradesman SLT trim levels, and the passenger version available in base Wagon and Wagon SLT variants.
All trims are available only with front-wheel drive (FWD), which shouldn’t be a problem on well-plowed urban roads. Payload capacity is expected to mirror the current 1,900 pounds, among the highest in its class.
The 2-seat Tradesman Cargo Van boasts 131.7 cubic feet of total cargo space, while the Wagon sports 74.1 cubic feet behind the second row of seats and 101.7 cubic feet of total hauling capacity with the rear seats folded. A set of 60/40-split rear barn doors ordinarily swing open to 90 degrees, but the release of a hinge-pin allows these portals to open a full 180 degrees.
Standard grunt aboard the 2017 ProMaster City lineup is expected to be a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant that puts out 178 hp. Under the management of the standard 9-speed automatic transmission, this surprisingly peppy I4 will once again generate 174 lb-ft of torque, with mileage numbers estimated at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. When properly equipped, the ProMaster City boasts a 2,000-pound towing capacity.
Creature comforts are decidedly low on the typical fleet owner’s list of priorities when selecting a work van, and the ProMaster City is no exception. The usual steel wheels, cloth upholstery, and manual air conditioning are supplemented only by an AM/FM radio with 4 speakers. The ProMaster City SLT adds such standard upgrades as premium cloth upholstery, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise control buttons, and Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Available on the SLT, the Popular Equipment Group includes second-row power windows, a 6-speaker audio setup, and heated front seats. Both SLT variants are also eligible for a Rear Back-Up Camera group with a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors. A Lights and Wheels group boasts 16-inch alloy wheels and front fog/driving lights.
All ProMaster City editions also offer such standalone options as roof rails, a Class III trailer hitch and wiring, remote engine start, satellite radio, and Uconnect-interfaced GPS navigation with a 5-inch touchscreen display. A Mopar Vehicle Tracking System is also an option.
What this Ram seems to lack are the enhanced safety features found on many of its rivals, and there’s still no crash-test data from either the government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the current ProMaster City model.
In any case, there is not yet any word on when the 2017 ProMaster City will begin showing up in dealerships. Competing models include the Ford Transit Connect, Mercedes-Benz Metris, Chevrolet City Express, and Nissan NV200.
Hello all, What's that spot in the middle of the floor for that is in the cargo area of the Ram Promaster City? If the floor is all white and bare metal, then the spot in question is black.
This is a service vehicle with 21,000 miles and has stalled 3 times this week within 2-3 minutes after first start in morning. I can restart the engine but have no power for a few minutes. Then I can drive and It does not stall again during the day. Any ideas?
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · 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 · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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 · License plate bracket: front · 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
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · 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: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB 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 · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cupholders: 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: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
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 · License plate bracket: front · 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
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
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
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · 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
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front 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 · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
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 · License plate bracket: front · 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: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
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: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB 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 · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · 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: cruise controls · 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: black · License plate bracket: front · 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: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · 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
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front