2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo was an all-new model and the first ProMaster sold in the U.S. Its headline feature was a front-wheel-drive layout designed around a low load floor and practical cargo space.
About the 2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo
First North American ProMaster generation, launch year.
Ram positioned the ProMaster as a work-first cargo van for contractors, delivery fleets, and service businesses that need easy loading and efficient use of cargo space. Its core identity centers on a low floor, wide and boxy cargo area, large side and rear openings, and front-wheel-drive packaging that helps maximize usable room. Against traditional full-size vans, the ProMaster’s main draw was cargo usability and upfit friendliness rather than passenger-car comfort or styling.
The 2014 ProMaster 1500 Cargo is a work-focused van offered in low-roof and high-roof forms, with a longer 136-inch-wheelbase low-roof version in the lineup. The high roof provides 76 inches of interior cargo height, while low-roof models provide 65 inches; all three have a 21-inch load floor, 56 inches between the wheel wells, a sliding passenger-side cargo door, and rear doors that open as far as 260 degrees.
What changed, by category
2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 3.6 Liter 6-Cyl / 3.0 Liter 4-Cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 530 cu-ft | ||
| Seats | 3 | 3 | |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Anti-Lock Brakes | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Hill Start Assist | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Stability Control | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| AM/FM Radio | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Steering | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was 2014 the first year for the Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo?
Yes. The 2014 model year marked the U.S. launch of the Ram ProMaster and the first North American generation of the ProMaster 1500 Cargo.
What was the biggest change for the 2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo?
The biggest change was the ProMaster’s debut as an all-new full-size commercial van. It introduced a front-wheel-drive layout, a low cargo floor, and low-roof and high-roof body styles to Ram’s U.S. van lineup.
Is the 2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo front-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2014 ProMaster 1500 Cargo described here uses front-wheel drive, which contributes to its low 21-inch load floor.
What is the difference between the 2014 ProMaster 1500 Cargo low roof and high roof?
The main difference is interior height. The high-roof van has 76 inches of cargo height, while the low-roof versions have 65 inches; both have a 21-inch load floor and 56 inches of width between the wheel wells.
Which body configurations make up the 2014 ProMaster 1500 Cargo lineup?
The 2014 lineup consists of a Tradesman High Roof, a Tradesman Low Roof, and a Tradesman Low Roof with a 136-inch wheelbase. The longer low-roof version adds cargo length without using the taller high-roof body.