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2016 Ram ProMaster: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The main change for 2016 is a new 3500 extended high-roof window-van configuration in the broader ProMaster range. Otherwise, the core cargo vans carry over without a redesign or mechanical overhaul.
About the 2016 Ram ProMaster
First U.S. ProMaster generation (introduced for 2014), mid-run year before the later front-end update.
Ram positioned the ProMaster as a purpose-built commercial van and a blank canvas for upfitting. Its main selling points were space and ease of use: front-wheel drive gave it a very low load floor, tall boxy cargo room, wide space between the wheel wells, and an unusually tight turning circle for a full-size van. Against rear-drive rivals, it aimed to make loading, unloading, city driving, and custom business conversions easier.
The 2016 range spans the short, city-friendly 1500 Low Roof through the 3500 High Roof Extended for large commercial builds. Front-wheel drive gives every version a 21-inch load floor, while high-roof models provide 76 inches of interior height; the extended 3500 tops the cargo-van range at 462.8 cubic feet.
What changed, by category
Structural
The broader ProMaster family gained a 3500 extended high-roof window-van configuration aimed at shuttle, mobility, and specialty conversions. The core cargo-van body choices stayed the same.
2016 Ram ProMaster specs and features by trim
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| Engine | 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp |
| Torque | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | 2–3 | 3 | 2–3 | ||
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Ram ProMaster compared with the 2015 model?
The main change is the addition of a 3500 extended high-roof window van to the broader ProMaster family. The core cargo-van lineup otherwise carries over without major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology changes.
Was the 2016 Ram ProMaster redesigned?
No, the 2016 Ram ProMaster was not redesigned. It remained part of the first U.S. ProMaster generation introduced for 2014, with the same basic front-wheel-drive design.
Did the 2016 Ram ProMaster get new engines?
No, the 2016 cargo-van lineup kept its standard 3.6-liter V6 and its 3.0-liter EcoDiesel option. There was no meaningful lineup-wide powertrain change.
Did the 2016 ProMaster cargo-van body choices change?
No, the core cargo-van body choices stayed the same for 2016. The body-lineup expansion was a new 3500 extended high-roof window van in the broader ProMaster family.
Which 2016 Ram ProMaster cargo van has the most interior room?
The 2016 ProMaster 3500 High Roof Extended has the most interior room in the cargo-van range. It provides 462.8 cubic feet of interior volume and 160.2 inches of load length.
2016 Ram ProMaster Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Ram ProMaster.
4.0
2016 Ram ProMaster
(54 reviews)
“The cargo area is very large and the turning radius is great the gas milage is also very good”
“If you need a vehicle that can take the place of and Astro or Safari, this could be your fit. Although smaller, it does seem to fill the bill that my old van did, work wise.”