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Where is the Ram ProMaster City made?

The Ram ProMaster City, a compact commercial van, is manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) at its plant in Bursa, Turkey. The ProMaster City is based on the Fiat Doblò, a small van sold in Europe, and is designed to compete with other compact commercial vans in the North American market.


Manufacturing Location


The Ram ProMaster City is produced at FCA's Bursa plant in Turkey. This facility has been manufacturing the Fiat Doblò since 2000, and it was chosen to produce the ProMaster City variant for the North American market. The Bursa plant is one of FCA's key manufacturing sites, producing a range of commercial and passenger vehicles for global distribution.


Reasons for Production in Turkey



  • The Bursa plant already had the necessary infrastructure and expertise to produce the Doblò platform, which the ProMaster City is based on.

  • Turkey's strategic location allows for efficient distribution of the ProMaster City to North American markets.

  • Manufacturing costs are generally lower in Turkey compared to production in North America.

  • FCA has a long-standing presence and investment in Turkey, making it a logical choice for this model's production.


By leveraging its existing manufacturing capabilities in Turkey, FCA was able to bring the ProMaster City to market quickly and cost-effectively to compete in the growing compact commercial van segment in North America.


Availability and Sales


The Ram ProMaster City was first introduced in the United States and Canada for the 2015 model year. It has since become a popular choice among small businesses and tradespeople who require a maneuverable and versatile commercial van. The ProMaster City is available in cargo van and passenger wagon configurations to meet a variety of commercial and personal transportation needs.

Is RAM discontinuing the ProMaster City?


IS THE RAM PROMASTER CITY® DISCONTINUED? Unfortunately, the Ram ProMaster City® has been discontinued and is no longer in production. WHEN DID THE RAM PROMASTER CITY® GO OUT OF PRODUCTION? The Ram ProMaster City® was discontinued in 2022.



How many miles will a Ram ProMaster City last?


Life Expectancy
However, consumers report that the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster regularly last until 150,000 – 200,000 miles without major engine problems. And the Mercedes Sprinter regularly lasts anywhere between 250,000 and up to 600,000 miles without significant engine problems.



Who makes Ram ProMaster engines?


The Ram Promaster vans are the only front wheel drive van in their class. The second powertrain option is the 3.0 inline 4 cyl EcoDiesel engine built by IVECO and mated to a M40 six speed automated transmission. IVECO is an Italian manufacturer created through a merger with Fiat, as well as German and French companies.



Where is the RAM truck factory?


Ram 1500 "Classic" trucks were made at Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan, and at the Saltillo plant in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, until their discontinuation after the 2024 model year. New series Ram 1500 pickups are made at Sterling Heights Assembly in Sterling Heights, Michigan.



Is ProMaster better than Transit?


While the Ford Transit offers impressive features, the Ram ProMaster comes with more advanced standard tech, a larger towing capacity, and better payload values compared to similarly priced Transit models.



Which is better, Ford Transit Connect or ProMaster City?


In the 2022 Ford Transit Connect vs 2022 Ram ProMaster City battle, the Ford van has a better fuel efficiency, larger cargo space, and lower starting price. It has the upper hand with two transmission options, including a six and eight-speed automatic.



Where is Ram ProMaster City built?


This plant also makes a variety of Ram pickups in the 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 spec for global markets. Ram manufactures a slightly smaller van built on a minivan chassis, called the ProMaster City, at Chrysler's Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkey. That van is sold in Europe and imported to North America.



How long does a Ram ProMaster City last?


Rated for a 100,000 mile lifespan, and as virtually care-free as can be, they still may go bad.



How reliable is Ram ProMaster City?


Ram ProMaster City Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Ram ProMaster City Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 21 for commercial vans. The average annual repair cost is $795 which means it has higher than average ownership costs.



What is replacing the Ram ProMaster City?


Sources indicate that the automaker's latest vehicle will likely be a reimagined variant of the Fiat E-Scudo. It is expected to launch as the reinvented Ram ProMaster City in the 2026 model year, with production prepared to start in late 2025.


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