The 2021 RAM ProMaster 1500 and 2021 Ford Transit Connect XL are commercially-focused vans that offer various safety features. These are essential since a lost day due to an accident can affect your bottom line.Â
Does the RAM ProMaster or the Ford Transit provide better safety features for Vancouver drivers?Â
2021 RAM ProMaster 1500Â
Rearview: Digital Rearview Mirror (available) Parking: Parkview Rear Back-up Camera Available Driver Assist: Crosswind Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection Airbags: Multi-stage driver, front passenger, seat-mounted, and side curtain
2021 Ford Transit Connect XL
Rearview: Digital Rearview Mirror (available) Parking: Back-up Camera Available Driver Assist: Side Wind Mitigation, Collision Assist, Curve Control Airbags: Â Front driver, passenger, and side curtain
The 2021 RAM ProMaster 1500 aces safety tests with advanced standard features like the new Crosswind Assist that helps the driver when sudden gusts occur. The system works by applying brakes to counteract the blowing. This feature pairs with the included Electronic Stability Control, Drift Compensation, and All-Speed Traction.
The ProMaster 1500 also comes with extra airbags for the driver and front passenger and a standard rear backup camera that can be paired with optional ParkSense Assistance and a digital rearview.
 You can contact our BC dealership to learn more about the RAM ProMaster 1500 and its safety and security features.
The 2021 RAM ProMaster 1500 and 2021 Ford Transit Connect XL Cargo are both capable work vans with versatile interiors that can get your merchandise or equipment from points A to B.Â
However, one of these workhorses offers superior capabilities to Vancouver drivers.Â
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The  2021 RAM ProMaster 1500 has more power and superior volume at 7,339.7-L (meanwhile, the Transit only provides 4,129-L). The extra space means increased opportunities for custom cargo configurations and shelving options.Â
Moreover, vertical clearance is not a problem because the ProMaster offers a 1.6m interior ceiling height. Also, the low 533 mm load floor allows for effortless loading and unloading. The 260-degree-opening rear-hinged doors make the process even easier.Â
Finally, the RAM ProMaster is a breeze to park and drive at work sites because the 11m turning diameter allows for effortless manoeuvring in tight spaces.
Contact our dealership to schedule a test drive in a 2021 RAM ProMaster 1500 so that you can see its superior capabilities for yourself.
The 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport both exude a straightforward, get-the-task-done attitude. These base trim pickups are capable of most common jobs, but only one has the power for heavy-duty work.Â
Here is a look under the hood of the 2021 RAM 3500 and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.Â
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The RAM is the clear winner of this comparison. Â Thanks to its impressive horsepower, it can pull loads as heavy as 8,260 kg. Moreover, it has a payload capacity of 3,494 kg. Despite this competition-beating muscle, however, the 3500 also has the efficiency of smaller-engine pickup during highway cruising.
The 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman utilizes Variable Cam Timing (VCT) technology, which provides consistent power regardless of the load. It also has a Multi-Displacement System (MDS), enabling it to lower fuel consumption when at a cruising speed (leading to its impressive efficiency).Â
If you are interested in a powerful pickup that can also deliver practicality on the highway, you should consider the 2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman. Contact our dealership today to schedule a test drive.
The 2021 RAM 3500 Big Horn and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Touring both come with a four-door design. Do these large-cab pickups actually provide more comfort for passengers? Let's take a look inside.Â
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RAM 3500 Big Horn (Crew Cab)
(Front/Rear) Headroom: 1,038 mm /1,010 mm Legroom: 1,040 mm / 1,022 mm Shoulder Room: 1,675 mm / 1,666 mm Hip Room: 1,598 mm / 1,593 mm Total Interior Volume: 3,528 L
Honda Ridgeline
(Front/Rear) Headroom: 1,003 mm /986 mm Legroom: 1,039 mm / 932 mm ShoulderRoom: 1,575 mm / 1,562 mm Hip Room: 1,501 mm / 1,438 mm Total Interior Volume: 3,084 L
The 2021 RAM 3500 has a more spacious cabin for all passengers. Additionally, with the 40/20/40 front bench, you can add a sixth place without feeling cramped. When the truck is not at capacity, you can fold down a centre console with cup holders in the middle of the first row. Meanwhile, the driver gets a 10-way adjustable bucket seat with lumbar support.
If you would like to learn more about the 2021 RAM 3500 Big Horn and see its interior for yourself, contact our Langley dealership today. We can answer any questions you might have and help you schedule a test drive.