2022 Ram ProMaster: New Features, Release Date, and Pricing
If you need a highly capable van to help you meet the needs of your business, then look no further than the 2022 Ram ProMaster. With a thorough overhaul for the new model year, the 2022 ProMaster is an outstanding choice for the commercial van segment. Read more to find out about the new features, release date, and pricing of the 2022 ProMaster.
Engine specs and performance features in the 2022 Ram ProMaster
The 2022 ProMaster comes equipped with the latest iteration of its award-winning 3.6-liter V6 engine. Mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, the engine doles out 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. With the powerful engine, the ProMaster is able to tow up to 6,900 pounds. The payload capacity of the ProMaster is a class-leading 4,680 pounds.
Compared to other commercial vans, the ProMaster is very maneuverable. With its new electric rack-and-pinion power steering system, the ProMaster achieves a class-leading turning diameter of 36.3 feet. Also, the ProMaster has a newly standard electric parking brake.
Eco-minded customers may wonder if Ram will produce an all-electric version of the ProMaster. The answer is yes. However, they will have to be a little patient, for the battery-electric ProMaster won’t be available until 2023.
The 2022 Ram ProMaster is a technologically advanced van
Owners of the 2022 ProMaster will benefit from its numerous advanced technologies. The new Uconnect 5 infotainment system is five times faster than the previous version and has many useful features. This includes Wi-Fi capabilities, Alexa in-vehicle assistant, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, navigation with maps over-the-air updates, and SiriusXM. Also, Uconnect 5 can connect two Bluetooth-enabled phones at the same time.
The infotainment system is available with either a 7-inch or 10-inch touchscreen, which has dual split-screen capability. Also, Uconnect 5 is customizable. You can personalize the home screen and create up to five user profiles.
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The 2022 ProMaster provides a very safe ride with its multitude of safety and driving assistance technologies. This includes standard active driving assist, forward collision warning, post-collision braking, traffic sign recognition, drowsiness detection, a rear backup camera, crosswind assist. Also, the Promaster offers optional lane keep assist, speed assist, adaptive cruise control, an active drive system, auto high-beams, and traffic sign information. Additionally, with the optional 360-degree surround-view camera, you can have a clear view on all sides of the van.
What’s the release date and pricing of the 2022 Ram ProMaster?
Ram has not yet announced an official release date for the 2022 Ram ProMaster, but customers can expect the van to start arriving at dealerships later this month (September 2021). The pricing information isn’t available yet either, but it will probably only be a modest increase from the 2021 ProMaster. The starting price for the 2021 ProMaster Low Roof model is $32,385. For the 2021 ProMaster High Roof model, it’s $36,410.
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