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2020 Ram ProMaster: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Ram ProMaster is the addition of three 136-inch-wheelbase cargo van configurations in the 2500 and 3500 ranges. A factory-installed trailer hitch option also raises towing capacity on qualifying vans, while the engine, styling, safety equipment, and cabin tech largely carry over.
About the 2020 Ram ProMaster
1st U.S.-market ProMaster generation (2014-2021), late-cycle year before the 2022 facelift and tech update.
Ram positions the ProMaster as a purpose-built commercial van built around easy loading, upfitting, and efficient use of space. Its key identity points are front-wheel drive, a low load floor, square cargo walls, and multiple roof heights and body lengths that let businesses match the van to delivery, contractor, shuttle, or mobile-workshop duty. Versus Transit and Sprinter rivals, the ProMaster’s big draw is packaging efficiency and maneuverability more than premium cabin features or advanced driver-assist tech.
The 2020 ProMaster lineup spans city-friendly low-roof vans, high-roof models with more standing room, and an extended 3500 built for large upfits and bulky cargo. Every version uses a 3.6-liter V6, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, while notable work-focused features include 260-degree rear doors and a 5-inch touchscreen with USB, Bluetooth, and voice control.
What changed, by category
Structural
Ram adds three cargo van configurations on the 136-inch wheelbase: a 2500 Low Roof, a 3500 Low Roof, and a 3500 High Roof. These fill the gap between the lighter-duty 1500 models and the longer 159-inch-wheelbase vans.
Powertrain
A factory-installed trailer hitch option raises maximum towing capacity on qualifying ProMaster models. The 3.6-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel-drive layout otherwise carry over.
2020 Ram ProMaster specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
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| 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 | 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 | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 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 | 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 | 5100 lb | 5100 lb | 5100 lb |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2–3 | 3 | 2–3 | |||
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Ram ProMaster?
The biggest change is the addition of three 136-inch-wheelbase cargo van configurations: the 2500 Low Roof, 3500 Low Roof, and 3500 High Roof. They add heavier-duty choices without requiring the longer 159-inch body.
Which ProMaster configurations were added for 2020?
The 2020 ProMaster adds a 136-inch-wheelbase 2500 Low Roof, 3500 Low Roof, and 3500 High Roof. The low-roof versions suit work sites with height limits, while the shorter 3500 High Roof combines standing room with heavier-duty capacity.
Did the 2020 Ram ProMaster get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2020 ProMaster keeps its 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission. It also remains front-wheel drive across the lineup.
Did towing capability change for the 2020 Ram ProMaster?
Yes, a factory-installed trailer hitch option raises maximum towing capacity on qualifying 2020 ProMaster models. The exact capability depends on the van’s configuration.
Is the 2020 Ram ProMaster substantially different from the 2019 model?
No, the 2020 ProMaster is a light lineup update rather than a redesign. Its main differences are the three added 136-inch-wheelbase configurations and the factory trailer-hitch option; the basic powertrain, styling, safety equipment, and cabin tech remain largely unchanged.
2020 Ram ProMaster Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Ram ProMaster.
3.9
2020 Ram ProMaster
(54 reviews)
“If you are looking for a balanced look and feel plus storage capacity along with better than average gas mileage, this is the car for you. However, the transmission will require you to baby it so don't drive like a maniac.”
“Poor passenger side visibility. Otherwise seems solid after about 2000 miles of driving.”