Ram to Host Giant Los Angeles-area ProMaster City Van Dealer Drive-away Event
- Additional shipments help address high demand in No. 2 commercial van market
- More than 50 Ram ProMaster City vans gather at Angel Stadium of Anaheim before arriving in Los Angeles-area Ram Truck dealerships
WHAT: Ram Commercial Truck brand will host a dealer drive-away event for the popular new ProMaster City van. More than 50 of the small vans will be showcased before making their way to dealerships throughout the L.A. metropolitan area.
Join David Sowers, Head of Ram Commercial Trucks, and Peter Andrew, Manager of Ram ProMaster City Marketing, as they celebrate the robust demand for small commercial vehicles.
Unique photo and broadcast opportunities available.
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Calif. 92806
WHEN: Vehicles depart Friday, July 22, at 1 p.m.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Scott Brown, West Region Media Relations Manager, (310) 781-0401, scott.brown@fcagroup.com
MORE: Following Ram Commercial Truck brand's best February, March, April, May and June on record for small-van sales volumes, Ram dealers have been clamoring for more shipments in order to meet the unprecedented demand.
The ProMaster City's class-leading features and third-party accolades, including Green Car Journal's 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year™, have helped boost the van's success.
Ram ProMaster City offers best-in-class standard features where they count:
- 178 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque
- Payload – 1,883 pounds
- Cargo volume – 131.7 cubic feet
- Unsurpassed 24 combined mpg (21 mpg city/ 29 mpg highway)
- Unsurpassed towing capacity – 2,000 lbs.
- Exclusive 9-speed automatic transmission
- Powertrain warranty – five years/60,000 miles
The 2016 Ram ProMaster City is Ram's newest addition to its commercial vehicle lineup and contributes to the expanding, purpose-built van segment with functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand. ProMaster City opens a door for incremental growth of Ram's brand sales volumes.
Available in Tradesman cargo or five-passenger Wagon variations, the Ram ProMaster City is based on the successful Fiat Doblò, a two-time International Van of the Year winner with more than 1.3 million units sold. The Class 1 entry incorporates familiar Ram design elements and offers features, systems and powertrains preferred by North American customers.
About Ram Truck Brand
Since its launch as a stand-alone division in 2009, the Ram Truck brand has steadily emerged as an industry leader with America's longest-lasting line of pickups.
Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and features they find valuable. Whether focusing on a family that uses a Ram 1500 day-in and day-out, a hard-working Ram 3500 Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its Ram ProMaster commercial van every day for deliveries, Ram has the truck market covered.
In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability. Ram Truck invests substantially in its products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and exclusive features that further enhance their capabilities.
Ram continues to beat the competition in the most sought-after titles:
- Longest-lasting line of pickups
- Best-in-class fuel economy and longest range with exclusive EcoDiesel – 29 mpg and 754 miles with Ram 1500
- Best-in-class towing capability – 31,210 pounds with Ram 3500
- Best-in-class payload – 7,390 pounds with Ram 3500
- Best-in-class torque – 900 lb.-ft. with Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Truck customers, from half-ton to commercial, have a demanding range of needs and require their vehicles to provide high levels of capability. Ram trucks are designed to deliver a total package.
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Contact:
Scott Brown
(877) 433-9378 (office)
(310) 781-0401 (cell)
scott.brown@fcagroup.com
David Elshoff
(248) 512-2690 (office)
(248) 797-2300 (cell)
david.elshoff@fcagroup.com
/PRNewswire -- July 20, 2016/
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