2015 Ram ProMaster City vs Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan NV200 Matchup Van Review 

All vehicles drive nice when they are new, my question is; which van has the best warranty, least amount of recalls and repairs. Remember its a work van, I’d sacrifice some comfort for reliability and cargo space

So, a cargo van comparison without mentioning the cargo area, capacity or dimensions...hmmm.

Find someone new to mix the music. It's a nice quiet voice and then... DOOO DO DO DO DO DOOOO DO DO DO DO!!!!!

I really like your videos, but whoever is editing them should turn the music down. I found myself increasing volume when you were talking and then having to turn it down for the music.

why would you complain about hard plastics in a work van. duh it's suppose to have hard plastic for durability purposes. you wouldn't want some leather stitched, soft interior in a work van....

What about reliability? Maintenance intervals? Common mechanical issues? Things we really wanna know if we're considering buying one..

I want a review from company owners who have had them for 5 years.

I think I like the Promaster City the best. I like the 2-seater SLT version with alloy wheels and body color bumpers. You can also get swing-out side and rear glass on the Ram, nice if you don't want to use A/C all the time, or if you want to camp in it on the weekends. It would make a great alternative to a small pickup truck. Just a super useful vehicle.

I have the ProMaster City for 3 months. Runs well. The only drawback I found is it does not come with a spare tire or the mechanism to carry the spare tire. You can buy it as an addition for $742 installed. Or carry a can of Fix-A-Flat

That Nissan is very undertired. When I saw it at the San Diego Auto Show, I couldn't believe that they put P185/60s on it. That's smaller than even those on small cars today. I can't imagine the emergency handling is very secure.

The Nissan NV200 is also a rebadged 2016 Chevy City Express. Lots of horror stories about the previous Nissan's CVT transmissions. I believe CVT's have a higher failure rate then automatics. Their supposed to be cheaper to built but still cost $5k to replace.

We need an update version of this video, I've watched this like 3 times.

This is a van review. How do they do climbing a steep hill w/a load? How about getting onto & passing on a highway? Best for big dog, bikes, camping/hunting/fishing equipment? Oh yeah, which is easiest to load & unload tools, equipment, ladders etc... I only learned which is best for driving empty around a parking lot.

I've had my 2015 Ford Transit Connect XLT 1.6L ecoboost since 2015. 235K miles and never an engine problem. Driven at least 200 city miles per day. I couldn't be happier. The Turbo has recently sprung a leak though. So still not bad. I always drove it like a race car and it held up.

How can this be taken seriously? You say you prefer spending time in the Dodge because of the feel? The dodge had an insulated interior with seating and likely carpet in the rear. The other two were straight up work/cargo vans. It looks like you were going through the gates at the Dodge factory too? These are the reviews on RU-vid that kill anyone looking for a legit opinion.

Terrible review, spend less time on that annoying whistle song and talk about handling, ergonomics, noise levels, etc.

I don't know what the payload is on a caravan but for less money you get fold in floor seats more floor space and a v-6 that gets pretty good MPG. I would get a caravan over any of these. the only plus I see is more height in the rear when loading.

We have 4 promaster city vans. They're constantly in the shop for warranty work/defects. I do not recommend this vehicle.

Good gracious, the music sounds like Toon Town.

I got a 2017 Nissan NV200 SV. I'm loving it!!

Im a painting contractor and I have owned my nv200 van since 2013, 70k miles later the only problems so far were window washer hose loose and one sliding door lock loose. The nv200 now offers the best warranty and is the best value out there now. I just got a 2018 2 months ago.

WOAH THEY GOT GLASS OUT THE FRONT WHERE YOU CAN SEE THROUGH AND IT HELPS WITH PARKING?!?!?! WHAT A GRETA INOVASION

The last "why don't we have an American van" comment was pretty lame. I drove a bunch of weird Euro vans in Germany then came back to the US- what a come down the Econoline was to drive after VW Tansporter and Mercedes Sprinter. Americans are good at designing big trucks but not everyone in America lives in Texas or Detroit. Some of us (aka most people on the Eastern Seaboard) live in cities/towns where parking and road width are somewhat comparable to Europe.

I've had a 2017 transit for 4 years and it's been perfect with no problems.

Do yourselves a favor and see which of these 3 can fit a motorcycle. Youll get over a million views.

Missed giving cargo dimensions. sq. ft. is less in the Nissan, but from what I've found, if correct, it's taller AND wider in the back - important for a stealth camping van conversion...

Got the Promaster City (1/7/2016). So far happy with it. I do not feel comfortable driving large cars. With this van, I can sense where all the corners are. Drives like a car. Working on putting in flooring and insulation. I sell board games at conventions and have expanded to solar cookers for RV and camping shows.

OMG! What a beauty that older Dodge is! In black that hides the black trim on the Ram it will look better. But once again you failed to mention the best advantage of the Ram, that equals the higher load rating, that is the fully independent suspension! Where as the two others have rear beam axels! If I was to buy one of these? I would buy the higher trim level Ram, in silver that looks great, plus can be spec out with the UCONNECT System with telematics! I’ve had the pleasure of testing all the vans on the American mkt. I must say the best all around small sized van is the Ram. As far as full size goes, that would also go to the Ram. However if you do not need to stand up with a high roof, the oldest designed standby, the full sized Chevy Express has been built for many years and has proven to be very dependable! The newest had the very good baby DuraMax diesel available! With a great mileage history! Or a powerful 6.0 gas V8 with a high tow rating. Plus an aftermarket 4x4AWD option.

The Ram is a Fiat Doblo except the engine, drive-train and suspension, those are Chrysler and the best of the three imo. It's assembled in Turkey.

I own the Ford and it's a great van that does exactly what I need for my job. He didn't mention that the Ford has a Long Wheel base model that makes it the biggest capacity van in the class by quite a bit, or that you can get it with the ecoboost engine and then it has pretty much the same hp as the Ram. The sliding doors also lock. The ford is in it's second generation and they fixed every problem from the older transit. After test driving, and doing all the research, the other 2 vans were not even close. Just my opinion.

Wow 24-29 mpg, wtf??? Ounce again we are not getting these vehicles with Diesel engines in the USA. The Ford comes with a 1.6 L diesel that gets 61 mpg in England. It sure would be nice to have the choices of cars and car engines like they have in Europe but the land of the free continues to be the land of stupidity when it comes to cars and trucks .

I would like to see Honda and Toyota come out with some work vans like this

This music... I feel like I should be watching Derek D run around the LA auto show, rolling on the plush carpeting in the Audi booth, and talking to Megan the Fiat model. Hey, where's AK and Erica?!

I say the Nissan NV200. These cars can run 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and it’s been proven to be true just look at the Nyc yellow cabs.

Ford Transit is much smoother ride and more comfortable, also is the only with 2.5 liters

The song you chose is hilarious in a van review because it seems mental with a van

While a 9-speed sounds great - it's a nightmare, before you buy a promaster I suggest you google the problems with that transmission. It's the same one in the cherokee and I have heard very few good long term reviews on anything with that 9-speed

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! TOYOTA WOULD MAKE A CARGO VAN FOR US.....!🙏♥️🙂

NV200 is the only one offering cargo van only.

lose the music....talk about gas tank capacity, etc etc etc disappointing review.......not enough comparison head to head

Warranty? Nissan is 100,000 or 5 years. Others can't touch that.

People arguing over vans. A whole video review on vans! This is so cute!

The Nissan NV IMO is junk. Their full size van better competes in its class. I think Ford has the best overall small van. The 6sp is great, and it also makes available the 1.6 ecoboost. The Ford is also available with dual sliding doors, and you get rear swing doors, or liftgate options. The Ram is great but the 9 speed has proved troublesome. The 2.4 is tried and true, and it makes the most use of space. Chryco has always been good about that. All the way back to their Ram unibody Vans

Whistling makes me want to KIL KIL KILLLL KIL KEEELLLLL. GREAT review all the same thanks!

Would you guys choose the ford or dodge based on reliability not breaking down and parts?

My 2018 ford transit connect have so many transmission issues like it downshifts to first and then back up randomly while cruising at about 35 40 mph seems like somebody rear ends me several times a day lately. It’s only one month old and I already dropped it off at the dealer to look at the transmission they said it either needs to be reset or maybe it’s a mechanical issue but reading up online apparently a lot of people have issues with these transmissions.

Good video if the volume is down boy scout whistling drove me nuts

Feel like ram paid more for this video. Hey showed it loaded with cargo and storage compartments, How many time did he say “best in class” the Ford rear doors also open wide and side door locks as well. Enough with the annoying song also. Turn it down in editing at least...

"it has a lot of noise but not a lot of power" during acceleration - sounds like my KIA Soul. I can't wait till I pay it off and get at least a 6 cylider pickup or van.

No mention of the warranties in the NV 200 has a 100000 mile warranty for the others are only like 36000 miles

Hard to watch with the terrible music. My 13 yr old could have reviewed better. Get someone who actually uses these type vans for work to review them. You can't compare a passenger setup to cargo setups.

Which van is the best built and the most reliable? Of course longer wheelbase vehicles have a larger turning radius.

I've worked out of Chevy Astro vans all my life and can't find something new to replace it. Why does the market jump from these compact under powered matchbox vans (like the ones in this video) to the bulky 3/4+ ton gas guzzling full size vans? Is a 6 cylinder short wheelbase 1/2 ton mid size cargo van too much to ask for?

The problem is they are not made for the driver who sits in it all day. The Dodge outside mirror control is to far to reach to adjust the mirror while sitting in the seat. They should all have rear cameras and built for driver comfort besides the hauling specs. All the vans look bad with the small wheels and tires.

I would have liked to even hear you talk about the Ford Transit connect with the 1.6 eco boost,

The ProMaster City should ride a bit better since it has coil springs out back instead of leafs. Other than that I suppose they all haul stuff. The extended Ford and the Ram are about the same size and price so there isn't much to sway one way or the other there.

I like how your channel does comparisons against all types of vehicles.

Great Review, very helpful. Having your cameraman drop the exposure so the footage is not blown out would greatly improve the technical quality.

Really rude to blast the music so loud that I have to turn it down, then I can't hear what he has to say.

Driver feel in the Promaster City is superior. It also has great pickup and response compared to Ford and Nissan. In Florida, the speedometer can not be seen due to the massive amount of sunlight that comes in. The Amber lighting is okay for night but crappy for daylight.

You forgot to mention that the Ram promaster have a lot of issues and almost every parts you have to buy it at the dealer and guess what ? Most of the parts are in back order and you will have no van to work for a month or 2 Good luck with the Promaster

It would be nice if they offered a manual transmission - much better driving experience and better fuel economy with a stick ...optional 4WD would be a bonus

I used to drive a Transit Connect about 350 miles on one of my work days then just around town other days. My only complaint is my company didn't let us have cruise control, it is an addon for the cargo vans, and the handle on the driver side broke. There. I just did a better review than you did and I didn't have a horribly over used whistling song.

I'm still waiting to see one of these fitted out as a modern day shaggin-wagon. I wonder if those sliders will clear a set of porthole windows? :-)

Parking in my 2015 Promaster City with zero windows in the back is very easy to park. Cargo safety means no glass. Always get cruise control and use it. It helps to prevent tickets.

Buying a used mazda5 and striping the interior for work or a job just makes more sense. Used low milage can be had under 10k

Are you guys going to do an update of this with the newer models?

Nice review, Roman, thanks! I want to buy a van for a DIY conversion to go touring. Wish you would do a review on slightly larger vans with high tops, preferable diesel engines, and lots of interior room, under 24 ft length.

Nissan NV200 all the way!

Ram van for comfort, Nissan Van for nimbleness and lowest cost, Ford for all-around competence. All depends on what features you value more! The Nissan lack of true highway gearing due to simplistic CVT is a notable detriment, imo...

Although the ram is best features, it still wins most likely to break down under 30,000 miles

The review was helpful, professionally done. With him often mentioning how all three are very similar, and as that I'm not buying a fleet but just one, I am curious which one will have lowest maintenance over 100K miles. I do some comments on reliability in this thread; curious if there's any quantifiable data.

I found the most annoying feature of all three was the dang whistling noise.

Paid for by Dodge? the other two were bare bones work vans. The dodge was a passenger van, then there was the fully done work van with shelving and footage with being loaded with a forklift and then there was the white one going over the speed bumps. There were 3 possibly 4 different version of the Promaster....seems fishy

I like how you can see where the European plate would go on the front of the Ford Transit

Most videos are pretty good. But they should be called Previews! Since the vehicles have not been tested for years then reviewed.

That Red ProMaster...... what model IS IT?? Looking for VENTED GLASS in side/rear - aka "pop" out windows. Hints & clues welcome. Thanks

No view of the cargo area in the Nissan?

The Ram has 4 wheel independent suspension.

Update 2021 Nissan is no longer selling new vans Chevy stop selling the new city express/ NV200 in 2018 Recon Campers is also not selling any campers vans at this time this video would be so much better without the music.

The Chevy City Express is hands down the better vehicle. Same dimensions as the Nissan NV200 as well as MPG and Tank Capacity. However, the Nissan NV200 has a lower towing capacity and a lower payload capacity.

Sounds like you got paid by dodge

Looking to buy one of these vans for work (electrician by Trade) and put a ladder rack on top with shelves in the cargo area for material. Do these vans have a driver's area partition available for them? I do not want to hear material clanking around like its in my lap.

The biggest disadvantage about Nissan is the arm rest.

What about reliability factors and repairs

For short runs in the city I'd probably go with the cheaper Nizzan! If I planned on hitting the highway and spending alot of time in it the Ram.

We do still have big useless american vans. The express and the econoline, which havent changed since they came out decades ago and use 4 gears and have v8 engines that only make 200hp. About time we finally get something useful. Not to mention the ram gets 30 mpg while econoline struggles to get 15 mpg. Body on frame is not light or efficient anymore. These so-called "pee-shooters" actually have as much space as an express or and econoline and actually have more height on the interior because they dont have a freaking steel chassis under the floor. These little things make total sense.

Nissan looks like a mini van

He is favoring Ford because he likes ford i think they all are very similar nobody cares if you feel at home. This was a biased review don't like it.

So to top it all...which one got low maintenance and got durability.....?

I want to transport a CBR300 and CBR600RR in a van. I'm pretty sure they will fit in a NV200, but only just barely. They will easily fit in a Transit Connect long wheelbase version and the Ram, so I need to decide between those two.

I like the little jab in your closing statements. I couldn't agree more.

I completely disagree with "The Liar of Ass-Land". This is exactly the perceptions that a real world buyer needs to hear. I would have never considered a Ram Van, but have decided to check them out.

Would you recommend pro master for off road traveling and Steep incline?

In my country the ram is sold as a Fiat dobló and it only comes with a 90hp 1,4l engine

I have the Nissan I made into a tiny home

a bit shallow, but not a bad review. Had to stick my fingers in my ears during the music...too loud and just plain annoying.

5 y after ram 2.4l world engine multi air burning more oil then fuel ..and Ford Transit transmission issues ..and I don't know about Nissan nv CVT if any good .. maybe Nissan is good enough for little longer than rest.

Thank you for the review, but the little whistling song makes me want to die.

it's funny how you show NOTHING of the NV200 cargo carry load cap. as well as the split opening doors as well, like the Promaster... my NV200 gets better mpg. (29 hwy) and has never had a problem. you can also stick a full skid in back just like the other 2... it hauls at full cap. and STILL gets 27-29 hwy... (I was skepical trading in a promaster, but now glad i did)