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The 2009 Dodge Sprinter Cargo Van provides you with a nontraditional option in
full-sized American made vans. It is pricey and it lacks the power of its
competitors, but it has the most interior space in its class and it handles
better than any of its competition. An impressive array of body styles is
available with many optional configurations as well. It features a cab and
that's able to be walked through, excellent quality materials-build and,
considering its bulk, very impressive fuel efficiency.
There's only one engine available for the Dodge Sprinter in 2009: a 3.0L
turbodiesel six cylinder - and it lacks the power of the Ford and GM cargo van
engines. Towing capacity tops out right around 5000 pounds whereas some of its
competition can tow nearly 10,000 pounds. These vans are made for carrying
passengers and cargo - not so much for towing. And if you do not have the need
for excessive towing, the sprinter offers you the most distinction and
interesting options available in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz engineering makes the 2009 Sprinter Cargo Van highly maneuverable
and able to deliver superior gas mileage over its American competition. Its
European qualities are wonderful, but the feel of a U.S. made V10 or V8 is
simply missing. It looks narrow due to its design standards, but it is every bit
as wide as its GM and Ford rivals. That narrow look stems from the fact that it
is both taller and lengthier than the competition featuring a standard wheelbase
of 144 inches. If you care to step up to the extended version, the 170 inch
wheelbase swallows up the GM and Ford versions.
Body lengths come in three available options ranging from 19 to 24 feet. You can
also select between 3 choices of roof heights. The High-Roof optional allows an
individual that is 6 foot and 3 inches tall to stand up inside. There's also a
Mega-Roof option for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter which will allow your average NBA
star to stand upright. Again, the competition comes nowhere close.
The 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine creates 154hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It
delivers you fuel efficiency ratings right around 24 MPG. Once again, that blows
the Ford and GM competition away. Its engine is complemented by a 5-speed
automatic transmission - the only choice available. And model dependent, payload
ratings are measured between 3155 and 5649 pounds.
Antilock disc braking and electronic stability control are standard safety
features. And of course, there are several optional safety features available as
well including side and head curtain air bags, a camera in the rear and sensors
for parking in the rear and in the front. Overall, the 2009 Dodge Sprinter Cargo
Van is the best choice for those who are interested in hauling passengers and
cargo. If you need heavy towing capacity, check out the Ford or GM options.
Otherwise, the Sprinter is your best bet by far.
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