2006 Dodge Sprinter: Road Test
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- MSRP: $29,050 -$36,870
- Invoice: $26,436 -$33,552
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Our road test for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter includes a full evaluation of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter help you decide if a 2006 Dodge Sprinter is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.7 |
No opportunity to time, but gutsy turbodiesel provides ample around-town power, even with a moderate load. Highway passing power only adequate.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3 |
No opportunity to measure yet, but Dodge claims Sprinter will average 22 mpg in mixed city/highway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.3 |
Almost passenger car smooth, helped by long wheelbase. Like all large vans, Sprinter is somewhat unsettled over larger moguls.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.5 |
Considerable body lean in fast corners. Tight turning circle and direct steering aid in close-quarters maneuvering.
QUIETNESS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4 |
Road noise well checked but considerable wind rush from rear side windows. Diesel clatter and vibration well muted, even at idle.
CONTROLS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.3 |
Simple, logical control placement. Clearly marked gauges easy to read at a glance. Materials are industrial-grade, but assembly first rate.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.3 |
High roof in standard models means nearly endless headroom, with super high roof models roomier still. Entry includes difficult first step. High driver perch means commanding view to front and side. Multiple seating rows hamper view to the rear.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 8.3 |
Tall design and large side door mean excellent headroom and easy entry/exit. Some testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long trips.
CARGO ROOM
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 10 |
Vast. Considerable room behind last seating row. Access aisles double as stowage in a pinch. Front cabin storage modest.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.5 |
The Euro-flavored Sprinter trumps traditional large passenger vans with greater headroom and a less gluttonous appetite for fuel. Sprinter prices start higher than domestic vans, but the big Dodge's passenger-friendly ways and potentially lower operating costs make it a strong value.
Total Score
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 55 | 55.9 |
Total Score: 55
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