2022 Ram Promaster City

MSRP Range: $30,475 - $30,970 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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24 mpg

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Total MSRP^{This price includes a $1,795 destination fee charged by the manufacturer.}	$32,270
Edmunds suggests you pay	$29,977

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2022 Ram ProMaster City Review

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Pros

Higher payload rating than most rivals
Large and versatile cargo area
Engine provides respectable power and efficiency

Cons

Substantial body roll around corners
Transmission's shifting can be a bit clunky at times

What's new

SLT trim has been discontinued
Part of the first ProMaster City generation introduced in 2015

Overview

For many small businesses, a full-size commercial van is overkill. Smaller car-based vans like the 2022 Ram ProMaster City offer a right-sized option capable of hauling their goods at potentially lower operating costs. As an added bonus, just as its name implies, the ProMaster City is well suited for navigating crowded urban landscapes.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Ram Promaster City Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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$161/mo

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The ProMaster City's small size grants it relatively good fuel economy yet still offers ample space for cargo. Ram offers it as either a cargo van or a five-passenger wagon with a rear bench seat. You won't find much in the way of creature comforts, and that's because the ProMaster City is more business than pleasure.

Though it's first and foremost designed for work, the ProMaster City can be made more hospitable through various packages and options, including a Bluetooth audio system, heated front seats, cruise control and more. Still, its amenities will be spartan compared to something not intended for the commercial market.

The Ram ProMaster City competes with other small commercial vans, including the Ford Transit Connect and Mercedes-Benz Metris. The Nissan NV200 was another small van in the class, but that model was discontinued in 2021.

Which Promaster City does Edmunds recommend?

Ram eliminated the SLT trim level for 2022, so you only have the Base versions of the cargo van and wagon to choose between now. Thankfully, a rearview camera and parking sensors now come standard, but we also recommend opting for the heated seats and power mirror package, especially if you're getting the windowless cargo van.

Ram Promaster City models

The 2022 Ram ProMaster City is offered in two-passenger (Cargo) and five-passenger (Wagon) configurations. Trim levels are no longer available, so any equipment beyond the ProMaster City's standard features is accessible only through packages and stand-alone options.

Both vans use a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (178 horsepower, 174 lb-ft of torque) paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Only front-wheel drive is available.

Standard features for the Cargo and Wagon include:

16-inch steel wheels
180-degree-opening rear doors
Tinted side glass
Body-colored front bumper

Interior, comfort and convenience features include:

Air conditioning
Cloth upholstery
Driver's seat armrest
Front overhead storage bin
12-volt rear power outlet
Keyless entry
Bluetooth with voice controls
5-inch touchscreen central display
Rearview camera
Four-speaker audio system with USB input
60/40-split folding rear seat (Wagon only)
Rear parking sensors
Cruise control
Power-adjustable heated mirrors
Upgraded window tint
Upgraded cloth upholstery
Height and lumbar adjustments for driver's seat
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

A comprehensive options list allows you to tailor the ProMaster City to specific business or personal needs. Notable packages and stand-alone options include:

Heated Seats and Power Mirror package

Heated front seats
Power-adjustable mirrors

Lights and Wheels package

16-inch alloy wheels
Foglights

Premium cloth seat upholstery
Navigation system
Tow hitch
Cargo partition (window or solid panel)
Cargo area LED lighting (Cargo)
Telematics tracking and mapping system

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Very underwhelming after 2000 miles

Aceadman, 08/20/2019

2018 Ram Promaster City Tradesman Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

I was looking for a simple small cargo van and after driving the Promaster City, Ford Transit Connect, and small Nissan van, I chose the Ram. I have to say that after 2000 miles of driving it, I am distinctly not impressed. The transmission seems VERY clunky especially at low speeds. With very light acceleration, at very low speeds, it often seems to almost "sputter" as thought it's …

Promaster City Wagon SLT

Lostrminds, 07/11/2016

2016 Ram Promaster City Wagon SLT 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

Sitting at home late one night researching minivans on YouTube. Thank goodness I ran across the Ram Promaster City Wagon. The wife wanted stown'go style mini. That was enough to make me throw up but this van was interesting. We had looked at and drove C, D, H, K & T vans, did I miss any? Sure they had the stuff but they carried the average $33k+ price tag. Two weeks later a new Ram … City Wagon SLT in our drive. A great bang for the buck. Now owning our Ram Promaster City Wagon SLT for almost 3 weeks now with 2400 miles on the clock. I can say we love it. Ride, handling, gas mileage and interior space is fabulous. Our wagon had a long list of options from heated seats, backup camera w/ rear audible sensors, fog lamps, aluminum wheels, electric windows and doors (child proof lock outs in rear for windows & doors too), adjustable steering wheel, electric adjustable heated mirrors, rear wiper/washer with defroster and the Uconnect radio which is far superior than our Mylink on our GM. The front overhead storage shelf is Awesome, too. For the cup/bottle holder baby crowd: front doors 2, rear doors 1 and center console 2 that's a total of 8. Head room, shoulder, leg room up front and back is great. The front doors offer easy access to the front seats which are equipped with turn knobs to adjust seat recliner with lumbar support. Boohoo no lever. Passenger has recliner knob. The rear sliding doors open to expose rear seats that tumble forward in 60/40 fashion. 60 on drivers side 40 on passenger side but are non-removable. Putting our toddler in his car seat with ease, no issues with banging your head, bending over straining your back and easy access to adjust that car seat. Also each rear seating position (3) has the LATCH System to install a child's car seat. Cabin safety I see front air bags, front bucket seats tagged with airbag equipped and side curtain airbags front and rear, too. I read something about knee protection: not sure if that means airbag or just the design of the lower dash. Other safety items that seem standard on every vehicle I assume need to be stated: antilock brakes, skid control, hill assist. A personal not on safety I've read the professional reviewers complain of "NO" 3rd row seat: thank goodness! I've witnessed a few highway rear ended accidents in my day and everyone I've witnessed are automobiles that get smashed into the back to the rear window. It is in my personal option a tragedy waiting to happen to place your children or loved ones in a far rear seat/3rd row in any minivan or small SUVs. That could result in your child being (the Bumper) compacted in any type of rear end Collision/accident. As the driver I have a cripple zone in front of me with airbags and a steering to attempt to maneuver but you have limited of no control what so ever when hit from behind. With that in mind why would you place a child in the rear crumple zone! Explain that to me? Why! A quick internet search will qualify my option. Purchase a full sized van, Suv or a bus. The rear cargo doors are also 60/40 opening to 90 or 180 degrees they offer easy low height access to the rear cargo area which is carpeted with 4 anchoring points and shallow built-in side shelving on both sides. Rear cargo area is roughly 49" between wheels by 52" with seats up and 67" with seats folded. Stack that firewood, carry mulch, toss in the dog or pickup your groceries with no worries of damaging your interior cargo area, no fancy trim just space. Our gas mileage is averaging 26.8. Nice pickup, great cruising on the highway. Set cruise at allowable speed and the motor and 9 speed automatic handles it nicely. If you want to control your shifts tap the gear selector to manual and take control of that 9 speed gear box. Handling on the winding roads at posted limit to me is sure footed and pleasant. In our area we have many unpaved, washboard, loose gravel roads it performs satisfactorily stays were pointed. I've driven auto cross in my Alfa, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats. Is it my Alfa Spider no but it's not a barge either. Fun would be the word with manners. Interior noise seems to be a topic of concern. It's a van! Well we both think our Ram interior is as quiet as our 2014 Chevy extended super quiet cab. Nice sounding 6 speaker stereo, free satellite radio for a year, flawless Bluetooth hookup and iTunes no problem. Two 12volt plugs between the seats and one in the rear driver side also near the shifter a usb and audio input for your phone. I personally like the look of the wagon. I've fielded many questions from I suppose similar minded folks at almost every stop: gas station, grocery and even the highway rest area. I'm willing to shown'tell but the wife not so much. Our dealer was superb out of Warren PA. Hats off to Cory and Troy. Best ever experience I've ever had! Out the door with the exterior and interior protection treatments and a Michelin tire swap w/nitrogen came in rig

The worst vehicle I have ever owned.

D. R., 06/13/2018

2016 Ram Promaster City Wagon SLT 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

Every time I take it to the shop for repair (2-3 times a year), it’s like buying this piece of junk van all over again. If you like paying way too much for repairs that are needed way too often... needing an alignment as often as an oil change, riding around in seats that are like torture devices, and having a digital transmission that causes whiplash every time it changes gears, then … this is the vehicle for you! Thank you RAM, for ramming me into poverty. Repeatedly. Almost any vehicle will now seem luxurious after this one. Update! Had a $2000 fix in May of 2018 to replace the front axel. Don’t know why the axel broke from regular use. Probably just something promasters do. December of same year: the coolant thermostat crapped out and a replacement thermostat cost $500 by itself. May 2019- Air vents started misting coolant in at me. Went to dealership to get the heater core replaced ($900) the car promptly broke down on the interstate and I had to get towed back... coolant drenching everything inside and out. EVEN THE SUPER EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE TERRIBLY BUILT. The dealership re-‘fixed’.... but left the van in such a mess that I couldn't actually tell whether or not it was fixed (Coolant still dripping on my feet and everywhere). I had to take it to a different dealership where they charged me $130 just to tell me whether the heater core was fixed or not. They claim it is... after having serious questions about why the heater core has no support bracket... turns out the answer is that Ram didn’t make these vans with a support bracket for the heater core. Would have been too expensive for them. Quality control need not apply. June - 2020 - the slow death of my vehicle and wallet continue. Sway bar links had to get replaced... somehow one of the replacements even ends up being defective. It's like the pro master city's natural state is to be broken. Dec 2020- Blinker stopped working. In a normal vehicle this would be a twenty dollar fuse box fix (the relay). But the blinker in the promaster has no fuse or relay. It goes through the computer. Which means what is normally a twenty dollar fix you can do yourself, on this van is of course a five hundred dollar part and you’ll need a mechanic so as not to set off the airbag... replacing the blinker relay on a Ram Promaster means having to replace every other switch on the steering column as well. Thanks Ram. Under both the seats is an in explicable hole that you can reach quite a ways back under the floor. I don’t know how, but when I drive through rain they fill with water. And stuff starts to mold. Ram promaster goes above and beyond. It’s not just a mechanical hazard, it’s a biological hazard too. There’s also a new intermittent leak from the dash onto the passenger front seat side floor. Would have assumed it’s to do with the ac, except it’s winter and I haven’t been running the ac. Starting to get the feeling the van is trying to drown itself. Maybe I’ll give it what it wants and drive it into a lake. A Christmas miracle. What will fall off next? When will the money run out to repair this pothole with wheels? Stay tuned for more exciting adventures in pro disaster city... the anti-herbie.

Underwhelming for business use

David Stephens, 06/30/2019

2018 Ram Promaster City Tradesman Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

I've owned this van for 4 months and 8000 miles. My vehicle is set up for cargo use with a partition between the front passengers and rear cargo. This van is to narrow. You are literally shoulder to shoulder with your passenger. At first look the van appears to have ample storage but the storage shelf above the passengers is shallow and useless. The door pockets are big enough but …

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2022 Ram Promaster City Features Specs

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Cargo

Total MSRP	$32,270
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$161/month
Seating	2 seats
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Ram ProMaster City vs. Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the ProMaster City's closest competitor. It's similar to the Ram dimensionally and is also available in passenger and cargo variants. Though neither van is particularly fun to drive, the Ford drives slightly better thanks to a smoother-shifting transmission and more composed body control in corners. Additionally, unlike the ProMaster City, the Transit Connect offers a long-wheelbase variant.

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Ram ProMaster City vs. Mercedes-Benz Metris

Though the Metris is Mercedes' smallest commercial van offering, slotting below the Sprinter, it's larger than the ProMaster City in just about every dimension. It's also more refined than the ProMaster City, with more convenience options available and better ride and handling characteristics. One advantage the ProMaster City has over the Metris is it's easier to park in tight spaces.

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Ram ProMaster City vs. Ram Promaster Window Van

Deciding between the ProMaster City and the full-size ProMaster will come down to what you or your business needs. Need something that's good on gas? Get the ProMaster City. Got a lot of stuff to haul around? Get a ProMaster Cargo for its payload capacity of up to 4,680 pounds. Are you transporting loads of people to and from the airport all day? You'll want the multi-passenger ProMaster Window version.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Promaster City safety features:

Electronic Stability Control: Helps maintain stability and traction in extreme situations.
Trailer Sway Control: Works to correct a swaying trailer and stabilize the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Monitoring: Alerts the driver via a light on the dashboard to a possible flat tire.

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FAQ

Is the Ram Promaster City a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 Promaster City both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 Promaster City gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 39 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ram Promaster City. Learn more

What's new in the 2022 Ram Promaster City?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Ram Promaster City:

SLT trim has been discontinued
Part of the first ProMaster City generation introduced in 2015

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Is the Ram Promaster City reliable?

To determine whether the Ram Promaster City is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Promaster City. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Promaster City's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2022 Ram Promaster City a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Ram Promaster City is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 Promaster City gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 39 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 Promaster City is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2022 Ram Promaster City?

The least-expensive 2022 Ram Promaster City is the 2022 Ram Promaster City Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $30,475.

Other versions include:

Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $30,475
Wagon 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $30,970

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What are the different models of Ram Promaster City?

If you're interested in the Ram Promaster City, the next question is, which Promaster City model is right for you? Promaster City variants include Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A), and Wagon 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A). For a full list of Promaster City models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Ram Promaster City Cargo 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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Very underwhelming after 2000 miles

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The worst vehicle I have ever owned.

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