2012 Ram Cargo Van
OVERVIEW

	Chrysler Canada Unveils All-New Ram Cargo Van

•	Cargo Van now offered by Ram Truck Brand 
•	New solid side panels and flat load floor tailored to small-business needs 
•	New class-exclusive In-floor Storage Bins 
•	Ram C/V offers Best-In-Class Cargo Space, Payload and Towing Capability 
•	Commercial-tuned ride and heavy-duty, load-leveling suspension maximize payload capability 
•	Pentastar V6 engine delivers best-in-class horsepower, torque and driving range 
of 964 km 

For 2012, Chrysler Canada will launch a new minivan tailored to the commercial van market.

The new Ram Cargo Van – or Ram C/V – features new solid sliding-door and rear quarter window privacy panels in place of clear-glass windows. As Ram knows that commercial customers have different needs, buyers have the option of equipping their Ram C/V with several combinations of solid and glass panels, including a choice of solid or glass backlight.

“We were able to apply the engineering expertise found in Canada’s number one selling minivan, the Dodge Grand Caravan, to the Ram Cargo Van for small business and commercial use,” said Ed Broadbear, Vice-President, Marketing, Chrysler Canada Inc., “With its class leading capability, fuel-efficient V6 and lower total cost of ownership, the highly versatile Ram Cargo Van delivers the optimal balance of durability, capability and innovative storage for customers whose jobs take them on the go.” 

The Ram Cargo Van also receives a structural aluminum rear load floor. Two flooring options will be available, including one with a flat, uninterrupted, high-capacity surface. A second, optional floor provides through-the-floor access to two exclusive storage bins and load-floor tie-downs.

With more than 25 years of minivan engineering behind it, and as the inventor of the first minivan-based cargo van, Chrysler Group understands the versatility needs for both small and large businesses in Canada. Ram C/V utilizes the convenience features and city-friendly dimensions that have made Chrysler Group minivans segment leaders, while maximizing cargo, convenience and capability attributes.

Ram C/V offers small businesses and commercial customers many competitive advantages. Among them, Ram C/V provides a Class 1 commercial vehicle-leading 1,800-lb (816 kg) cargo payload and Best-in-Class towing capability, up to 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg). A 76 litre fuel tank and 7.9L/100 km (36 mpg) highway also deliver best-in-class driving range of over 960 km.

Ram Cargo Van is engineered to meet small business and commercial needs. A commercial-tuned ride and heavy-duty load-leveling suspension offer maximum hauling capability. A heavy-duty radiator and heavy-duty transmission oil cooler help meet heavier powertrain demands. Ram C/V is also engineered with unique hydraulic power-assist rack-and-pinion steering, front anti-sway bar and rear twist-beam axle with coil springs. Ram C/V has a maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 8,750 lbs (3,969 kg).

With standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), commercial load-tuned Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM), four-wheel Anti-lock disc Brake System (ABS) and ideal command-of-the road seating, the Ram Cargo Van offers capability, comfort and convenience with great road manners.

New Pentastar™ V6 Engine
At the heart of the 2012 Ram Cargo Van is the new, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. The Pentastar V6 is a high-tech, high-performing engine with variable valve timing that hits the sweet spot between power and efficiency. It delivers Best-In-Class horsepower (283) and torque (260 lb-ft), while at the same time delivering Best-In-Class driving range. 

The Ram C/V also features a new driver-selectable fuel economizer mode. Drivers can change the transmission shift schedule with a flip of a switch to maximize their fuel economy.

In addition, a rear spoiler and reduced brake caliper and rear bearing drag all contribute to Ram Cargo Van’s class-leading aerodynamics and excellent fuel economy.

Interior
With Chrysler Group’s launch of the all-new minivans for 2011, interiors were given a world-class makeover.

Ram C/V features an all-new interior with top-quality materials and design. The stylish instrument panel features improved ergonomics and larger, redesigned gauges. Trim rings in the console glow an ambient blue-green colour, allowing passengers to find items they are looking for at night. 

With 4,089 litres (144.4 cubic feet) of interior storage, Ram C/V leads the segment, and unlike other Class 1 competitors, provides ample space to haul 4’x8’ sheets of building materials. Cargo access is maximized via the front seats, Ram C/V’s rear liftgate and dual sliding doors.

Exterior
The new 2012 Ram Cargo Van also benefits from the exterior redesign given to Chrysler Group’s passenger minivans. Exterior improvements include a new front fascia, new hood and quad headlamps. A new, more sculpted rear fascia and liftgate and new LED taillamps complete the look front to back. 

The Ram Cargo Van is distinguished by prominent Ram badging, front and rear. 

Standard Equipment
The Ram Cargo Van features a monochromatic paint scheme with body-coloured front and rear fascias and side mouldings. It also receives a special chrome C/V badge.

Standard features include covered 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, a 160-amp alternator, 76-litre fuel tank, all-season extra-load capacity tires, 700-amp maintenance-free battery, commercial-duty suspension, engine oil cooler, engine block heater, quad halogen headlamps, load leveling and height control, power rack-and-pinion steering and fold-away power exterior mirrors with heating element.

Inside, Ram Cargo Van gets air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, an instrument cluster with 200km/h speedometer and tachometer, outside temperature display, an overhead console, A-pillar passenger assist handle, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, 12-volt front and rear DC power outlets, air filtering, audio jack input for mobile devices, Auto/Stick™ six-speed automatic transmission, cloth low-back bucket seats, “Ram” interior accents, door courtesy lamps, driver and passenger- side sun visors with mirrors, dual glove boxes, front courtesy / map lamps, headlamp shut-off delay, cargo compartment observation mirror, a liftgate floodlamp, lower instrument panel storage bin, dual sliding doors with alert warning, power locks, power front windows, rear dome lamp, rear-view mirror with day/night control, speed control, steering wheel mounted audio controls, tilting and telescoping steering wheel, tip start and variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Safety features include active front head restraints, advanced multistage front airbags, supplemental front seat side-mounted airbags, side curtain airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, tire pressure monitoring sensor, driver’s side inflatable knee bolster air bag, electronic stability control, keyless entry with immobilizer and a tire pressure monitoring warning lamp.

The 2012 Ram Cargo Van is available in four paint colours: Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Stone White and True Blue Pearl.

Ram Cargo Van options include a media centre with 30 GB hard drive and 6.5-inch touch-screen display, Garmin navigation system, ParkView® back-up camera, a Mopar cargo compartment floor mat, Mopar exterior vinyl window shading, a Mopar full-width cargo divider, power eight-way driver’s seat with lumbar adjust, second and third row power windows, security alarm, SIRIUS® satellite radio and Uconnect™ hands-free voice command with Bluetooth, remote USB port, and rearview auto-dim mirror. 

The 2012 Ram Cargo Van will be built at the Chrysler Group’s Windsor Assembly Plant and will go on sale in Canada during the third quarter of 2011. The Ram Cargo Van will replace the Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van in the Chrysler Group’s product lineup. 

About Chrysler Canada 
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2011. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks. 

Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles. 

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