2018 Ram ProMaster: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest change for the 2018 Ram ProMaster is that every Cargo Van gets a standard 5-inch touchscreen and rear backup camera. The diesel engine offered in 2017 is dropped, leaving the 3.6-liter gas V6 as the lineup’s engine.
About the 2018 Ram ProMaster
1st-generation US-market ProMaster (2014-2021), minor update year before the 2019 front-end refresh.
Ram positions the ProMaster as a full-size work van built around easy loading, upfit flexibility, and urban maneuverability. Its front-wheel-drive layout is the big differentiator: it gives the van a low 21-inch load floor, removes the usual rear-drive floor hump, and helps traction when the van is loaded. The appeal is practical rather than flashy: tall cargo space, wide door openings, multiple body sizes, and a layout that suits shelving, delivery work, service fleets, and camper conversions.
The 2018 ProMaster ranges from a maneuverable 1500 Low Roof for urban delivery and service work to the long, tall 3500 High Roof Extended for bulky cargo and large conversions. Every version uses front-wheel drive and a 280-hp 3.6-liter V6, while cargo space ranges from 259.2 cubic feet in the smallest van to 462.8 cubic feet in the extended 3500.
What changed, by category
2018 Ram ProMaster specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 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 | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | 2–3 | 3 | 3 | 2–3 | 3 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Bluetooth | |||||||
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| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Ram ProMaster?
The biggest change is that a 5-inch touchscreen and rear backup camera become standard on every 2018 ProMaster Cargo Van. Both were optional in the 2017 materials.
Does the 2018 Ram ProMaster have a diesel engine?
No. The diesel option offered on several 2017 ProMaster trims is dropped for 2018, leaving the 280-hp 3.6-liter gas V6 as the lineup’s engine.
Is a backup camera standard on the 2018 Ram ProMaster?
Yes. A rear backup camera is standard across the 2018 ProMaster Cargo Van lineup; it was optional for 2017.
Was the 2018 Ram ProMaster redesigned?
No. The 2018 ProMaster remains part of the first US-market generation and keeps the same basic front-wheel-drive layout, body choices, and work-focused design.
Is the 2018 Ram ProMaster meaningfully different from the 2017 model?
Yes, but it is a light update rather than a redesign. The 2018 Cargo Van gains a standard touchscreen and backup camera, while the previously offered diesel engine is dropped.
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