Its squarish design and traditional mechanical underpinnings tell us that
Dodge, for the most part, stopped well short of a redesign when configuring the 1994 Ram Wagon 250. We liked the changes that were made-most notably, a contemporary front-end modification, the addition of optional four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) and the incorporation of slightly stiffer shocks to improve the already impressive touring and towing capabilities of this big, traditional van.
Our 1994 Dodge Ram Wagon 250 test vehicle bore an MSRP of $25,102, which included a lengthy and highly recommended list of optional equipment. Among options we liked were a muscular 5.9-liter V8, ABS, a premium AM/FM stereo with a cassette player, a towing package and eight-passenger seating capacity. Our test vehicle also featured optional air conditioning, power assists, a tilt steering wheel, cruise control and some attractive exterior styling touches.
The eight-passenger touring van configuration is but one possibility of the Ram Wagon 250. With an optional 12-passenger seating arrangement, this van would be ideal transportation for an entire Little League team. Moreover, custom-van outfitters like to use the Ram Wagon 250's long wheelbase and wide stance as a pedestal for crafting their snazzy conversions.
As far as any dramatic styling updates on our test Ram Wagon 250, the all news was all up front. Front fenders were complemented by wraparound light assemblies and a rounded grille. From the front, anyway, this gave the Ram Wagon 250 a more contemporary, aerodynamic look.
In profile, our Ram Wagon 250 returned to the square-like appearance of its predecessors. All the characteristics of a traditional van were present, including plenty of glass and a high road clearance. The styled steel wheels and chrome/vinyl protective side moldings on our test vehicle nicely punctuated its otherwise slab-sided look.
The Navy Blue Metallic finish on our test vehicle was easy on the eyes and without flaw. As for overall fit and workmanship, we were disappointed to discover that the grille could be moved a full half-inch by reaching behind and pulling on it. Also, the sliding cargo door on the side required a good deal of muscle to open and close, but we attributed that more to the van's conventional design than to flawed fit or poor workmanship.
From the rear, there was little to distinguish the Ram Wagon 250 from a traditional work or travel van, with the possible exception of curved wraparound taillight assemblies. Traditional double doors and a hefty, vinyl-covered step bumper, though functional, weren't nearly as exciting as the hydraulic liftgates and curved color-matched rear bumpers found on popular minivans.
