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2017 Ram ProMaster: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2017 Ram ProMaster is a light-update model, not a redesign. Its main change is standard rear-speaker wiring prep and upfit interface connectors across the lineup, making the van easier to equip for work.
About the 2017 Ram ProMaster
North American first generation (launched for 2014), fourth model year; a light-update year before later styling changes.
Ram positions the ProMaster as a purpose-built work van centered on easy loading, easy upfitting, and easy maneuvering in tight spaces. Its core advantages are front-wheel drive, a low 21-inch load floor, nearly vertical side walls, wide pallet-friendly door openings, and multiple body lengths and roof heights. Compared with rear-wheel-drive rivals, Ram leans on cargo access, low step-in height, and conversion-friendly packaging more than luxury, towing, or high-end cabin tech.
The 2017 ProMaster lineup ranges from a short, city-friendly 1500 Low Roof to the cargo-focused 3500 High Roof Extended. Front-wheel drive and a low 21-inch load floor help with loading, while high-roof versions provide up to 76 inches of interior height. The extended 3500 is the space leader, with 462.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The diesel powertrain was dropped from the 1500 Low Roof. Other diesel-equipped ProMaster cargo vans gained a standard electronic parking brake, while the engines and transmissions otherwise carried over.
Tech
Rear-speaker wiring prep and upfit interface connectors became standard across the lineup. Rear cargo lighting was improved, and the Uconnect 3 touchscreen system with Bluetooth expanded across the range.
2017 Ram ProMaster specs and features by trim
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| Engine | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoDiesel, 3.0 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, EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Eco Diesel, 3.0L | 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 | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp | 174–280 hp |
| Torque | 260 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 | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | 2–3 | 3 | 2–3 | ||
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Ram ProMaster redesigned?
No. The 2017 ProMaster kept the same basic cargo-van design and body lineup, with modest equipment updates rather than a full redesign.
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Ram ProMaster?
The biggest change is that rear-speaker wiring prep and upfit interface connectors became standard across the lineup. These additions make it easier to install work equipment and other conversions.
Did the 2017 Ram ProMaster lose a diesel option?
Yes. The diesel powertrain was dropped from the 1500 Low Roof for 2017, though it remained in other ProMaster cargo-van configurations.
What changed on diesel-equipped 2017 ProMaster vans?
Diesel-equipped 2017 ProMaster cargo vans gained a standard electronic parking brake. The exception is the 1500 Low Roof, which no longer had a diesel powertrain for this model year.
Which 2017 Ram ProMaster cargo van has the most interior space?
The 2017 ProMaster 3500 High Roof Extended has the most interior space, with 462.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume and a 160.2-inch cargo-body length.
2017 Ram ProMaster Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ram ProMaster.
3.7
2017 Ram ProMaster
(68 reviews)
“Bought this RV primarily because of Pleasure-Way's coach building reputation for reliability.”
“Excellent space - very usable interior. Very good mileage for a van - both the EPA ratings and the actual mileage we get. Easy to drive.”