2027 Ram ProMaster City Returns: Price, Capability, and What Allentown Businesses Should Know

The 2027 Ram ProMaster City is returning with a new formula for businesses that need serious cargo capability without stepping all the way up to a full-size commercial van. The all-new midsize van combines up to 167 cubic feet of cargo volume, a maximum payload of 2,175 pounds, available passenger seating for as many as eight, and a footprint intended to remain manageable for everyday work.¹ ²

It also now has a price. The ProMaster City Tradesman Cargo starts at $37,400 plus a $2,595 destination charge, bringing its starting MSRP to $39,995 including destination. First dealership arrivals are expected in the first quarter of 2027.³

For contractors, service businesses, delivery operations, organizations, and other Lehigh Valley drivers trying to match the vehicle to the job instead of simply buying the biggest van available, the ProMaster City gives the Ram Professional lineup an important option between smaller everyday vehicles and the full-size ProMaster.

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2027 Ram ProMaster City at a Glance

The returning ProMaster City brings several notable numbers together in a midsize commercial van:¹ ² ³

• Starting MSRP: $37,400 plus $2,595 destination
• Configurations: Cargo Van and Passenger Wagon
• Trims: Tradesman and SLT
• Engine: Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder
• Output: 166 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum cargo volume: 167 cubic feet
• Maximum payload: 2,175 pounds
• Maximum towing: 2,000 pounds when properly equipped
• Expected arrival: First quarter of 2027

Why Is the Ram ProMaster City Coming Back?

The 2027 ProMaster City returns to the Ram Professional lineup to give commercial shoppers a midsize alternative when a full-size van offers more space than their operation requires.

The new van is considerably different from previous ProMaster City models. Its squared-off cargo area provides 167 cubic feet of total volume, while a 111-inch—or 9-foot, 3-inch—load floor creates room for long materials and equipment. There are 48.9 inches between the rear wheel wells, allowing a standard U.S. pallet to fit across the floor.¹ ²

Those dimensions can matter as much as sheer vehicle size for local businesses. A driver moving between jobs along PA 309, for example, may need useful cargo room throughout the day without wanting a full-size van for every stop.

Ram expects the ProMaster City to be the only midsize commercial van offered in the United States when it reaches dealerships in early 2027.¹

How Much Can the 2027 Ram ProMaster City Carry and Tow?

The Tradesman Cargo Van offers a maximum payload of 2,175 pounds, giving the ProMaster City Class 2 commercial capability in its midsize footprint. Maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds when properly equipped, including the appropriate available towing hardware.¹ ²

Power comes from a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder producing 166 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.¹

The cargo compartment is shaped with commercial use in mind rather than simply maximizing a headline volume number. Its relatively vertical sides help preserve usable room higher in the cargo area, which can be valuable when configuring shelving, tool storage, partitions, or other upfits.

That flexibility is easy to appreciate when the day’s work involves several different kinds of stops. Moving supplies along Cedar Crest Boulevard is a different task from spending the entire day on an interstate, and a commercial vehicle has to remain practical when the work takes place both inside and outside the cargo area.

A Midsize Van Built for Loading and Maneuverability

The ProMaster City stands just under 77 inches tall and has a 42-foot turning diameter. Its relatively low overall height can help when work involves garages or parking structures, while its maneuverability supports the frequent stops and tighter spaces common to local commercial driving.¹ ²

A passenger-side sliding door comes standard. At the rear, the ProMaster City can be configured with 180-degree swing doors, while an available liftgate provides a different approach to cargo access.¹

Those choices allow businesses to think about how they actually load a vehicle instead of treating every commercial operation the same. A route with repeated stops around Airport Road may put a premium on quick access, while another business may care more about configuring the rear opening around equipment or an upfit.

Even outside strictly commercial use, the dimensions have practical value. Anyone familiar with parking and tighter streets around the West End and 19th Street can understand why usable interior space and manageable exterior dimensions do not have to be opposing priorities.

Cargo Van or Passenger Wagon: Two Different Ways to Use the ProMaster City

The 2027 ProMaster City will be available as either a Cargo Van or Passenger Wagon, with Tradesman and SLT trims offered for both configurations.¹

Cargo Van models place the emphasis on work space and upfit flexibility. Passenger Wagon models start with seating for five, while an available third row expands capacity to eight occupants. The second and third rows can also be removed when more cargo room is required.¹

That makes the Passenger Wagon relevant to more than traditional cargo-van buyers. Organizations and businesses that regularly move people but still need interior flexibility have a different set of requirements than a contractor building out permanent shelving.

It also creates a useful recreational side to the vehicle’s versatility. Passenger seating during the week and removable rear rows can make a difference when plans call for people, equipment, or both—whether that’s supporting an organization around Allentown or carrying extra gear for a weekend around the Lehigh Parkway.

What Technology Comes in the 2027 Ram ProMaster City?

A commercial vehicle may be a workplace, but drivers still spend hours behind the wheel. The new ProMaster City brings technology that reflects that reality.

Standard cabin equipment includes a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, 10-inch center touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a digital rearview mirror, and heated front seats.¹

Standard safety and driver-assistance equipment includes Forward Collision Warning with automatic emergency braking, Driver Attention Alert, a ParkView rear backup camera, ParkSense rear parking sensors, automatic headlamps, and other supporting features.¹

SLT models add further convenience equipment, including front parking sensors and wireless phone charging. Additional options allow businesses to tailor the van around their needs rather than assuming every driver wants the same setup.¹

For a workday that starts early and stretches through regional travel toward Trexlertown, those features are less about adding luxury to a commercial van and more about making a vehicle used every day easier to live with.

How Much Does the 2027 Ram ProMaster City Cost?

The ProMaster City’s August 2026 pricing announcement established four configurations:³

• Tradesman Cargo: $37,400, or $39,995 including destination
• Tradesman Passenger Wagon: $40,100, or $42,695 including destination
• SLT Cargo: $38,900, or $41,495 including destination
• SLT Passenger Wagon: $41,600, or $44,195 including destination

Each delivered figure includes the announced $2,595 destination charge.³

That pricing is significant because commercial shoppers often have to evaluate more than the vehicle itself. Cargo requirements, passenger needs, upfits, financing, operating demands, and the amount of vehicle necessary for the job can all influence the purchase decision.

Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the first vehicles expected at U.S. dealerships during the first quarter of 2027.¹ ³

Where Could the ProMaster City Fit Into an Allentown Workday?

The ProMaster City’s strongest argument may be that it doesn’t require a business to choose between useful commercial capacity and everyday practicality.

A contractor may care about fitting materials between the wheel wells. A delivery operation may put more value on access through the sliding side door. A service business may prioritize maneuverability on repeated local stops. An organization moving passengers may find the available eight-seat layout more relevant than permanent cargo shelving.

The same van also has to handle everything between those jobs. A morning could involve local stops before heading toward Reading or Berks County, while another day may never take the vehicle far from Allentown. The benefit of a midsize commercial van is having meaningful working capacity without assuming every day requires the footprint of a full-size van.

That makes the returning ProMaster City especially interesting for buyers who have been waiting for another choice in this part of the commercial-vehicle market.

2027 Ram ProMaster City FAQ

When will the 2027 Ram ProMaster City be available?

The first 2027 Ram ProMaster City vehicles are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2027. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026.¹ ³

What is the starting price of the 2027 Ram ProMaster City?

The Tradesman Cargo starts at $37,400 plus a $2,595 destination charge, for a starting MSRP of $39,995 including destination.³

How much cargo space does the 2027 Ram ProMaster City have?

The Cargo Van provides up to 167 cubic feet of cargo volume, with a 111-inch load floor and 48.9 inches of width between the rear wheel wells.¹ ²

How many people can the ProMaster City Passenger Wagon seat?

The Passenger Wagon can seat five people in its standard configuration, while an available third row increases seating capacity to eight.¹

Follow the Return of the Ram ProMaster City in Allentown

The 2027 Ram ProMaster City returns with a compelling combination of cargo space, payload, maneuverability, passenger flexibility, and newly announced pricing. It gives businesses another way to match a commercial vehicle to the work they actually do rather than automatically moving into a larger van.

As the early-2027 arrival approaches, explore new Ram vehicles or see our Nucar Commercial inventory at Nucar Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Allentown. Our team at 1608 Plaza Lane can help you keep up with the latest information as the new van gets closer to launch.

A commercial vehicle should fit the job, the route, and the people who depend on it. We’re looking forward to helping Lehigh Valley businesses get to know the returning ProMaster City—and showing one more reason why Everyone Loves A Nucar!