2012 Ram Cargo Van

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Basic Specs

Base Price $22,420
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4510
City (MPG) 17
Hwy (MPG) 25
Horsepower 283@6400
Torque (lb-ft) 260@4800
Wheelbase 121.2
Length (in.) 202.8
Width (in.) 78.7
Height (in.) 67.9

Designed with commercial buyers in mind, the Ram Cargo Van provides a healthy amount of stowage space within its stripped-out interior along with a capable powertrain and respectable fuel economy. It is underpinned by Chrysler’s proven minivan platform.

Although based on a family-friendly model, the Ram C/V was thoroughly overhauled to perform daily commercial duties, with Chrysler reinforcing the suspension and also adding a heavy-duty engine/oil cooler. The C/V’s rear glass was replaced with solid panels, although buyers can opt for a several panel/glass configurations.

The rear cargo area of the Cargo Van features an aluminum load floor that can be ordered in two configurations – a completely flat, high capacity surface or a through-the-floor access setup that includes three storage bins and load floor tie-downs. Total cargo capacity is a useful 144.4 cubic feet, and the Cargo Van can accommodate 4x8 pieces of plywood with ease.

Powered by Chrysler ’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, the Cargo Van delivers a class-leading 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Those power ratings give the Ram Cargo Van a cargo capacity of 1,800 pounds and a towing rating of 3,600 pounds, but the hauler is still rather fuel efficient: the EPA rates gas mileage at 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Chrysler says that total range is a bladder-bursting 500 miles. Shifting duties are handled by a smooth six-speed automatic.

Aside from the reconfigured cargo area, the interior of the Cargo Van is largely the same as that of the Dodge Grand Caravan upon which it is based. This means a dashboard with intuitive controls and a fair amount of soft-touch materials along with two glove compartments and a plethora of other storage compartments.

Standard and Optional Features
The Cargo Van comes standard with cloth seats, a vinyl front floor covering, a leather-wrapped steering wheel mounted on a tilt/telescope column, quad halogen headlamps, heated side mirrors, 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps and a CD/FM/AM stereo with two speakers.

Optional features include the choice of two different media centers. The first includes touch-screen Garmin navigation system with 28 GB of storage space and a USB port for audio devices, six speakers, a ParkView rear back up camera and SiriusXM satellite radio and TravelLink. To those features, the second setup adds SiriusXM Traffic, Bluetooth streaming audio and a Bluetooth voice command system for compatible smartphones.

Occupant Safety
The Cargo Van comes standard with dual front, side and side curtain airbags as well as traction and stability control systems and a tire-pressure-monitoring system.

Key Competitors
The only similarly-sized rival to the Cargo Van that was designed with the commercial market in mind is the Ford Transit Connect. Those willing to consider a larger and less efficient van should look at the Ford E-Series, the Chevrolet Express and the Nissan NV.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Van
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 4510 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 202.8 in.
    • Width: 78.7 in.
    • Height: 67.9 in.
    • Wheelbase: 121.2 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 5.6 in.
    • Front Track: 65.6 in.
    • Rear Track: 64.8 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: 163.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 33.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 143.8 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 40.7 in.
    • Head Room: 39.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 58.4 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.6L V6
    • Power: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm
    • Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
    • Wheels
    • Front: 16" Steel
    • Front Tires: 225/65R16 BSW
    • Rear: 16" Steel
    • Rear Tires: 225/65R16 BSW
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 3600 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Cargo Van

      • 3.6L V6 w/ 283 Horsepower,
      • 6-Speed Automatic and 25 hwy mpg
      • 16-Inch Wheel Covers
      • Black grille w/body color fascias
      • Solid window inserts
      • Dual second row sliding doors/rear liftgate
      • Quad Halogen Headlamps
      • LED Taillamps
      • Exterior mirrors with heating elements
      • Commercial wagon suspension
      • Electronic Stability Control
      • Heavy duty engine/trans oil cooler
      • Media Center 130 CD/MP3
      • 2 front speakers
      • Cloth , low-back bucket seats
      • Vinyl front floor covering
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Tilt/ telescopic steering column
      • 12-volt front and rear DC power outlets
      • Active Head Restraints
      • 6 standard airbags
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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      Cargo Interior Trim Delete Group

      • Delete C & D Pillar & Rear Quarter Trim
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      • Delete Rear Silencers

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      • Cigar Lighter
      • Front and Rear Ashtrays

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      Power Equipment Group

      • Second-Row Power Windows
      • Third-Row Power Vented Windows
      • Power Front One-Touch Second-Row Windows

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      Lift Gate Sunscreen Glass

      • Rear Window Defroster
      • Rear Intermittent Wiper/Washer
      • Sunscreen Glass
      • Side window glass provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50+ by screening out 95 percent of the sun's harmful UV rays.

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      Rear Doors & Lift Gate Sunscreen Glass

      • Sliding Driver-Side Door with Glass
      • Rear Window Defroster
      • Rear Intermittent Wiper / Washer
      • Sliding Passenger-Side Door with Glass
      • Sunscreen Glass
      • Side window glass provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50+ by screening out 95 percent of the sun's harmful UV rays.

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      Rear Door Quarter & Lift Gate Sunscreen Glass

      • Sliding Driver-Side Door with Glass
      • Rear Window Defroster
      • Rear Intermittent Wiper / Washer
      • Sliding Passenger-Side Door with Glass
      • Sunscreen Glass
      • Side window glass provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50+ by screening out 95 percent of the sun's harmful UV rays.

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      • 110V AC powered heater to warm the engine in cold temperatures, recommended for vehicles exposed to below zero temperatures.

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      Delete Radio

      • 6 Speakers

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      Media Center 130 CD/MP3

      • AM/FM Radio with CD/MP3 Format Capability and Audio Jack. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio USB Port for Media Devices SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 Year Trial Included Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)

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      Media Center 430N SAT/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

      • AM/FM radio with CD/DVD/MP3 format capability, audio jack, and 40GB HDD (28GB available) with USB port for uploading files.6.5" Touch Screen for Displaying Music Info and Uploaded Pictures. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Garmin® Navigation. SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link with 1 Year Trial Included. Optional: Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Additional USB Port for Media Devices Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Travel Link Service
      • 40 GB Hard Drive with 28 GB Available
      • 6.5-Inch Touch-Screen Display
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect® Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.
      • Garmin® Navigation System
      • ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera
      • ParkView® rear back up camera is designed to assist the driver in detecting obstacles out of their line of sight during maneuvers. Always check entire surroundings before backing up. ParkView is a registered trademark of Chrysler LLC..
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radio™, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plate™ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
      • For More Information, Call 1-888-539-7474
      • SiriusXM Travel Link™/1Yr Travel Link Subscription
      • In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk and 100% commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium infotainment services that work in conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast. Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules. Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. SIRIUS Radio U.S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR (with coverage limitations). Visit www.sirius.com/TravelLink for more information on SiriusXM Travel Link.

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      Media Center 730N SAT/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

      • AM/FM radio with CD/DVD/MP3 format capability, audio jack, and 40GB HDD (20GB available) with USB port for uploading files. Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, and Additional USB Port for Media Devices.6.5" Touch Screen for Displaying Music Info and Uploaded Pictures. Steering Wheel Music Controls. Enhanced GPS Navigation. SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Travel Link, and Traffic with 1 Year Trial Included. Optional: Premium Audio System Rear Seat Entertainment Capable (Select Vehicles)
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Travel Link Service
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Traffic™ Service
      • 40 GB Hard Drive with 20 GB Available
      • 6.5-Inch Touch-Screen Display
      • 6 Speakers
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect® Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.
      • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
      • GPS Navigation
      • ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera
      • ParkView® rear back up camera is designed to assist the driver in detecting obstacles out of their line of sight during maneuvers. Always check entire surroundings before backing up. ParkView is a registered trademark of Chrysler LLC..
      • Remote USB Port
      • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radio™, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plate™ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
      • For More Information, Call 1-888-539-7474
      • SiriusXM Traffic™ / 1-Yr SiriusXM Traffic™ Service
      • Avoid the gridlock. Looking for more detailed traffic coverage? In addition to SiriusXM local Traffic & Weather channels, SiriusXM now offers SiriusXM Traffic. SiriusXM Traffic provides traffic data to vehicles over its nationwide satellite radio network. This includes updated traffic information on accidents, scheduled road closings, traffic flow and other traffic-related incidents. Since the service is integrated with the vehicle's Uconnect™ navigation system, SiriusXM Traffic can help drivers pick the fastest route based on real-time traffic conditions. One year of service to SiriusXM Traffic is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • SiriusXM Travel Link™/1Yr Travel Link Subscription
      • In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk and 100% commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium infotainment services that work in conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast. Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules. Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. SIRIUS Radio U.S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR (with coverage limitations). Visit www.sirius.com/TravelLink for more information on SiriusXM Travel Link.
      • Uconnect® Voice Command with Bluetooth®
      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.

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      SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Year Radio

      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radio™, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plate™ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
      • For More Information, Call 1-888-539-7474

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      Cargo Compartment Floor Mat by Mopar

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      Uconnect Hands-Free Group

      • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
      • Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Remote USB Port
      • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radio™, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plate™ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
      • For More Information, Call 1-888-539-7474
      • Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls
      • Uconnect® Voice Command with Bluetooth®
      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.

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