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If you run a small business and you’ve been making do with a full-size cargo van that’s too big, too expensive, or just impossible to park downtown, there’s finally a better answer. The 2027 Ram ProMaster City is the only mid-size commercial van for small business currently on sale in America, and it’s built specifically for owners and managers who need serious capability in a package that actually fits the real world.
At Earnhardt CDJR, your Phoenix Ram dealer, we think it’s one of the most practical commercial vehicles to hit the Phoenix market in years.
The mid-size work van segment has been empty in the U.S. since 2022. Every maker walked away. Ram is bringing it back to meet a growing demand, and right now, the ProMaster City has the field entirely to itself as the sole mid-size commercial van available to American businesses.
That matters for a specific kind of buyer. If you’re running a plumbing company, a catering operation, a delivery service, or a mobile trade business in the Phoenix metro, you probably don’t need a full-size Ford Transit or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Those vans are longer, heavier, harder to park, and more expensive to buy and operate. The ProMaster City fills the gap between those big rigs and the passenger minivans that can’t handle real work. It’s right-sized for businesses that need more than a car but less than a semi-commercial fleet vehicle.
Targeted starting price is around $40,000, which is expected to be the lowest cost of acquisition in the commercial van segment. Orders open in the second half of 2026, with dealer deliveries expected in Q1 2027. If you’re planning a fleet purchase or a single work vehicle for next year, now is the time to get on the list.
Every number indicates how Ram squeezes the maximum spaciousness out of the ProMaster City. The option to choose a liftgate is exclusive in the Class 2 van class. This change creates one-step access and a semi-covered workspace when the gate is open.
The 2027 ProMaster City runs a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 producing 166 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. That combination is tuned for city driving, stop-and-go traffic, and the kind of all-day stop-and-start work cycles that commercial drivers actually live in.
Front-wheel drive is the right call for a van like this. It keeps the cargo floor flat and low, eliminates the driveshaft tunnel that eats into usable space in rear-drive vans, and reduces overall mechanical complexity, which means fewer things to go wrong and lower maintenance costs over time.
That turning diameter is a real differentiator for Phoenix-area business operators. Whether you’re navigating the streets of Tempe, threading through a Scottsdale loading zone, or backing into a tight Gilbert job site, a 42-foot turning diameter means you’re not doing 12-point turns to get in and out.
Here’s one of the ProMaster City’s most practical selling points: it fits where other commercial vans don’t.
At 76.7 inches tall, the ProMaster City is the only Class 2 commercial van under 80 inches in height. For tradespeople who take the van home at night, this is the one they can lock up in their home garage. It’s short enough to clear most standard parking structures and home garages, something high-roof full-size vans absolutely cannot do.
Overall dimensions: 210 inches long on a 129-inch wheelbase. That’s smaller than the shortest Ram ProMaster full-size van in footprint. Tight enough for city streets. Large enough to do the job.
Configuration options are flexible. The 2027 ProMaster City is available in:
Whether you’re outfitting a single work van or spec’ing a small fleet, there’s a configuration built for your operation.
Commercial vans used to mean spartan cabins with a radio and a bench seat. The 2027 ProMaster City is a different animal. Standard tech includes a camera feed to the rearview mirror, so rear visibility isn’t lost when the cargo area is fully loaded. Here’s the list:
For fleet managers, this level of standard safety technology is not typical in the commercial segment. It reduces driver risk, lowers liability exposure, and helps keep your vehicles on the road instead of in the shop.
Upgrading to the SLT trim adds front-obstacle detection and a wireless phone charger. If you operate a Passenger Wagon, side-curtain airbags are also included for occupant protection.
If you’re a Phoenix-area business owner or fleet manager who’s been waiting for a commercial van that hits the right balance of size, capability, and price, the wait is almost over. The ProMaster City gives you real cargo capacity, a practical footprint, modern tech, and a targeted entry price around $40,000, all from the only mid-size commercial van on the U.S. market.
It’s not trying to be a Sprinter. It’s not a rental-fleet minivan. It’s a work van built for the businesses that need something in between, and right now, nothing else comes close.
Ready to put the 2027 Ram ProMaster City to work for your business?
View Ram inventory at Earnhardt Ram or contact our commercial vehicle team to get a quote tailored to your operation. Orders open late 2026. Reserve yours early and be first in line when deliveries begin Q1 2027.
