Ram Truck Unveils Cargo Van

INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

— Cargo Van (C/V) now offered by Ram Truck brand
— Solid side panels and flat load floor tailored to small-business needs
— Ram C/V offers best-in-class cargo space, payload and class-exclusive
towing capability
— Commercial-tuned ride and heavy-duty, load-leveling suspension maximize
payload capability
— Pentastar V-6 engine delivers best-in-class horsepower and torque
The Ram Truck Brand today unveiled its new 2012 Ram Cargo Van.

The Ram Cargo Van – or Ram C/V – features solid sliding door, rear quarter
window and backlight privacy panels in place of clear glass windows. However,
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 see growth in the Class 1 light commercial vehicle market,” said Fred Diaz,
President and CEO – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales, Chrysler
Group LLC. “With its class-leading capability and a lower total cost of
ownership, the highly versatile Ram Cargo Van is a great vehicle choice for
small businesses and commercial fleets.”

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 three 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, the Ram Truck brand understands the
versatility needs for both small and large businesses. 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 many competitive advantages. Among them, Ram C/V
provides a Class 1 commercial vehicle-leading 1,800-lb. cargo payload and
category-exclusive towing capability, up to 3,600 lbs. A 20-gallon fuel tank and
25 mpg highway also deliver best-in-class fuel range.

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.

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 V-6 Engine

At the heart of the 2012 Ram Cargo Van is new, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine
mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transaxle. The Pentastar V-6 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.) without sacrificing fuel economy.

The Ram C/V also features a new driver-selectable fuel economizer mode. Drivers
can change the transaxle 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

When Chrysler Group’s minivan lineup was refreshed for 2011, interiors were
given a world-class makeover.

A modern, new one piece instrument panel is more intuitive for the customer with
improved ergonomics and larger, redesigned gauges. Trim rings in the console
glow an ambient blue-green color, allowing passengers to find items they are
looking for at night.

With 144.4 cubic feet of interior storage, Ram C/V leads the segment, and unlike
other Class 1 competitors, provides ample space to haul four by 4×8 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-colored front
and rear fascias and side moldings. It also receives a special chrome C/V badge.

Standard features include covered 16-inch steel wheels, a 160-amp alternator,
20-gallon fuel tank, all-season extra-load capacity tires, 730-amp
maintenance-free battery, commercial-duty suspension, engine oil cooler, 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 120 mph speedometer and tachometer, outside
temperature display, an overhead console, A-pillar passenger assist handle,
120-volt auxiliary power outlet, 12-volt front and rear DC power outlets, air
filtering, audio jack input for mobile devices, AutoStick automatic
transmission, cloth low-back bucket seats, “Ram” interior accents, door courtesy
lamps, driver and passenger-side sun visors with mirrors, rearview auto-dim
mirror, 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, speed control, steering wheel mounted audio
controls, tilting and telescoping steering wheel, tip start and variable
intermittent windshield wipers.

Safety features include active head restraints, advanced multistage front
airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, LATCH-ready child seat anchor system,
tire-pressure monitoring sensor, drivers 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 colors: Bright Silver
Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Stone White and True Blue Pearl.

Ram Cargo Van options include an engine block heater, media center with 30 GB
hard drive and 6.5-inch touch-screen display, audio jack input for mobile
devices, Garmin