Ram Commercial introduced the 2022 Ram ProMaster. The new van is a no-compromise benchmark for durability, efficiency, connectivity, and convenience. It is also aimed at one of the largest commercial customer categories: vocational use. The most advanced ProMaster ever is a hardworking Class 2 full-size van designed for businesses, construction jobsites, and commercial fleets. ProMaster continues to evolve to meet the needs of customers.
“Ram ProMaster continues to evolve as we listen and respond to customer input and delivers an unmatched combination of advanced connectivity, interior comfort, refinement, and safety features,” says Mike Koval Jr., Ram Brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “Ram Commercial continues to focus solely on building the best trucks and commercial vans that allow us to deliver confidence for hardworking people every day, no matter their line of work.”
The new 2022 Ram ProMaster features the next-generation 3.6-L Pentastar V-6 engine. Further, it is now paired to a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering improved drivability and efficiency. All ProMaster models come with a class-exclusive front-wheel-drive system.
ProMaster includes best-in-class features like standard V-6 power, turning radius, standard interior cargo height, load-floor height, cargo width between wheel wells, and maximum cargo width.
Additionally, the ProMaster features up to 6,910 lbs of towing capability and a best-in-class 4,680 lbs of payload. Further, Ram designed the ProMaster to exceed demands of customers and upfitters.
The ProMaster is available in 18 configurations including two roof heights, three wheelbases, and four vehicle lengths resulting in cargo lengths of 8, 10, 12 and 13.5 ft. The 2022 Ram ProMaster will be available on dealer lots in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Ram Commercial will also introduce a battery-electric ProMaster in 2023 in response to customer demand.
MOST ADVANCED PROMASTER EVER
For 2022, ProMaster includes the most safety features ever offered on Ram’s full-size commercial van. It has standard safety features such as Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning, Crosswind Assist, rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines, post collision braking, Drowsiness Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, push-button starter, keyless entry (all doors) and an electric parking brake. Optional safety features include Intelligent Speed Assist as well as Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Information, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Active Drive Assist system, front parking sensors, auto high-beams and cornering function fog lamps, and rain-sensitive windshield wipers.
Another safety and security feature available on 2022 Ram ProMaster is 360-degree Surround View camera. The system offers 360-degree, bird’s-eye views of the vehicle and its surroundings; it is enhanced by dynamic gridlines displayed on a 7-inch or 10-inch digital touchscreen.
There is also an available digital rearview mirror that displays video in real time in all driving modes from a rear-facing camera. Drivers can turn off the camera to revert back to a traditional reflective mirror. Available on all ProMaster models, the digital rearview mirror provides an unobstructed rear view, enhancing safety and reducing downtime.
Active Driving Assist provides Level 2 (L2) automated driving capability and affirms the company’s march toward an autonomous future. The 2022 Ram ProMaster is also available with class-exclusive Active Driving Assist for hands-on-wheel and eyes-on-road automated driving using lane centering with adaptive cruise control. The system uses multiple sensors including radars and cameras to dictate appropriate roads for the technology.
LOADED WITH TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED FEATURES
Finally, the 2022 Ram ProMaster is available with the Uconnect 5. The Uconnect 5 with a 10-inch touchscreen features split-screen capability and content from SiriusXM with 360L. It also features Wi-Fi capability.
System highlights include:
- 7- and 10-inch reconfigurable touchscreen displays featuring split-screen capability for dual application operation.
- Fully customizable home screen for quick access to frequently used features and one-touch operation.
- Five user profiles to customize music preferences, apps, mirror angles, and climate comfort levels.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Alexa In-Vehicle Assistant allows remote vehicle start-up, remote door lock/unlock, can play music, and add to a to-do list. It can also check news, weather, traffic, and sports scores in real time.
MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE
The 2022 Ram ProMaster has so many new perks and features that Modern WorkTruck Solutions will unveil in a review set to publish after the new van is available to review.
Find out more, visit www.ramtrucks.com.
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