2009 Dodge Sprinter cargo 2500 144" WB passenger van 4-door automatic

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The Sprinter cargo is a commercial vehicle produced by Daimler that is the market leader in its segment in Europe and is now sale in the U.S. as the Dodge Sprinter Wagon. Daimler describes the Sprinter as a vehicle that sets a new standard in the commercial vehicle market with a unique combination of fuel efficiency and functional interior design. Redesigned for 2007, the new Sprinter features a longer, wider, taller body with more passenger or cargo space. Two wheelbases are offer—144 inches or 170 inches.

The 2009 Dodge Sprinter cargo is no longer offer with a gasoline engine but continues to be power by a 154-horsepower 3.0-liter turbo diesel that produces 280 lb-ft of torque. For 2009, a power-sliding door is offer, an upgraded audio system with MP3 capability and a 6-disc CD changer is a stand-alone option.

The 2009 Sprinter Van is a 3- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger full size van, available in six trims, ranging from the 2500 144-in. WB to the 3500 170-in. WB EXT. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 154-horsepower, turbo, diesel engine. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2009 Sprinter Van is a carryover from 2008.

Turbo Diesel 3.0-Liter, 72 Degree V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower of 154@3400, Torque of 280@1200 and Alloy Block 3.5-Liter, V6 Engine.

Consumer Reports does not regularly test vehicles that are primarily intend for commercial use. The Dodge Sprinter is the replacement of the ancient Dodge Ram van. The Sprinter is produce by the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle division and powered by a five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The cargo bay is tall, and the vehicle's dimensions and claimed maneuverability make it useful in dense urban areas. The cabin is furnished with higher quality interior materials than any other commercial van, with a lot of switchgear that is similar to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV.

Interior

Up to 12 occupants fit inside a passenger-carrying Sprinter. Two people sit up front and as many as three more rows of seats can be installer. A standard, removable four-seat rear bench is new for cargo vans. For 2008, all models can have swivel bucket seats in front. Sprinters have a flat cargo floor and tapered rear wheel housings. Cargo volume is 127 cubic feet, though overall cargo capacity can swell to 600 cubic feet in some models. Air conditioning is standard. Other features include a tilting and height-adjustable steering wheel, a CD player and power windows and locks.

Automatic Climate Control
Cigarette Lighter with Front Ashtray
Rubber Floor Covering Located In Passenger Cabin
Interior Load Area Lights
Two Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
Heavy Duty Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Front Overhead Storage Shelf
Temperature Controlled Storage Cools Glove box
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Interior Air Filter
Lower Console Storage Located On Floor

Exterior

A large grille incorporates the Dodge Ram logo. Sprinters ride on one of 2 wheelbases, 144 or 170 inches, and are 233, 273 or 289 inches long overall. The back doors open to the vehicle's full height and swing open 270 degrees. One-touch, triple-flash turn signals and wide-angle mirrors are standard. An electronic sliding door is new for both the cargo and passenger van for 2008. The passenger van now includes an emergency exit window.Sprinters have an independent front suspension, rear leaf springs and power rack-and-pinion steering.

Exterior Rails
Front Dark Gray and Rear Gray Bumpers
Front and Rear Mud Guards
Halogen Headlights
Passenger Side Sliding Van Door

Brakes

4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Front Power Ventilated Disc and
Rear Power Ventilated Disc Brakes

Drive

Engine

3.5-Liter,V6 Engine

Engineering

Tachometer
Warning Lights Include Driver Seatbelt Unfastened
Clock
Battery Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Tire Pressure Monitor

Other

Rear Swing-Out Van Doors
Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (Adaptive ESP(R)) With Electric Roll Mitigation (Erma) Vehicle Stability Control System
100-Amp/Hour Battery
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
180-Amp Alternator
Auto Stick(R) Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
Cloth Seats
Full-Size Spare Tire
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Traction Control
Underbody Tire Carrier
Tilt Steering Column
Telescopic Steering Column
Para metrics Module and Audio Pre-Wiring
Two Front; 2-Cup holders Total
Glove box
Cargo Area Tied owns
Dual Front Door Mounted Storage
Roll Movement Intervention (Rim) Rollover Sensor
Front Power Ventilated Disc and Rear Power Ventilated Disc Brakes
Power Windows
Crash Sensor
30,000-Miles Extended Service Interval for Tune-Up
Front and Rear Crumple Zones

Under the Hood

Two new engines were introduced for 2007: a 154-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 diesel and a 254-hp, 3.5-liter gasoline V-6

Safety

2009 Dodge Sprinter Cargo vans come standard with antilock disc brakes and stability control. Optional safety equipment includes front-seat side and head curtain airbags, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-parking camera.

Power Door Locks
Side Guard Door Beams
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Vehicle Anti-Theft via Engine Immobilizer
Front Pretension
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
Dual Black Folding Manually Adjustable Signaling Oversize Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Driver Airbag with Multi-Stage Deployment
Passenger Airbag with Multi-Stage Deployment

Seats

Seat, Bucket Front Cloth
Seat, Rear

Sound

AM/FM Radio with five Speakers
CD player

Steering

Power Speed Sensing Rack and
Pinion Variable Assisted Steering

Suspension

Independent Front Suspension with Leaf Spring and Shock Absorbers Live Rear Suspension with Parabolic Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers.

Tires

SBRLT245/75R16 Continental BSW All-Season Tires

Transmission

5-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission with Overdrive and Dash Mounted Shifter

Wheels

Steel Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In...

Comparison between Dodge Sprinter cargo 2500 144" WB passenger van Vs Passenger Vans:-

Basic Results: (vs. passenger vans)

Worse than category, average
Retail Price (MSRP): $42,150 (average: $31,382)
Better than category, average
Cargo Volume: 141.3 cu. ft. (average: 101.67 cu. ft.)

Standout Results: (vs. passenger vans)

Better than category, average
Cargo Bed Depth: 65 in. (average: 52.43 in.)
Better than category, average
Maximum Payload: 3082 lb. (average: 1943.51 lb.)
Worse than category, average
Power to Weight Ratio: 36 lb/hp (average: 19 lb/hp)
Worse than category, average
Cargo Bed Length: 32.5 in. (average: 125.15 in.)

Colors:-

Exterior Colors

These are the colors typically available for this vehicle. Color options may change during the model year. Contact Auto land for confirmation.

Arctic White
Black Blue
Calcite Yellow
Black Gray
Stone Gray
Silver Gray
Carbon Black Metallic
Broom Yellow
Bright Red
Graphite Gray
Hibiscus Red
Velvet Red
Vandal Blue
Jasper Blue Metallic
Steel Blue
Brilliant Blue
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Aqua Green
Flame Red
Amber Red Metallic
Jet Black

Interior Colors

Gray

Specification:-

Standard Engine

Engine: 3.0 L V6
Cc: 2,987
Fuel type: diesel

Power

Maximum power kW: 115
Maximum power hp/PS: 154
Rpm for maximum power: 3,400
Maximum torque Nm: 380
Maximum torque lb ft: 280
Rpm for maximum torque: 1,200

Standard Transmission

Transmission type: automatic
Number of speeds: five
Sports or close ratio: No
Manual mode (auto only): Yes

Fuel Economy

Urban (L/100km): No Data
Country/highway (L/100km): No Data
Combined (L/100km): No Data
Urban (mpg): No Data
Country/highway (mpg): No Data
Combined (mpg): No Data

Performance

Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
Maximum speed (mph): No Data
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

Power windows: Standard
Power locks: Standard
Cruise control: Optional
Sunroof: Optional
Navigational systems: Not Available
Telemetric: Not Available
Trip computer: Not Available
Height adjustable pedals: Not Available
Tachometer: Standard
Air conditioning: Standard
Climate control: Standard
Rear control for climate control: No Data
Seating capacity: 12

Entertainment

Includes radio: Standard
Includes cassette: Not Available
Includes single CD: Standard
CD changer: No Data
CD changer capacity: No Data
CD player reads MP3: Standard
MP3 player: Not Available
DVD: No Data
Video player: No Data

Safety Features

Electronic traction control: Standard
Stability control: Standard
Collision warning system: No Data
First aid kit: Optional
Low tire pressure indicator: Standard

Airbags

Driver: Standard
Passenger: Standard
Occupant sensors: Standard
Side airbag: Optional

Brakes & Traction

ABS: Standard
Electronic brake distribution: Standard
Brake assists system: Standard

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): 60,000
Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

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