2009 Dodge Sprinter: Road Test
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- MSRP: $38,425 - $47,220
- Invoice: $34,967 - $42,970
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Our road test for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter includes a full evaluation of the 2009 Dodge Sprinter from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter help you decide if a 2009 Dodge Sprinter is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.8 |
No opportunity to time, but gutsy turbodiesel provides ample around-town power, even with a moderate load. Highway passing power is only adequate. Diesel clatter and vibration are well muted, even at idle.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 2.8 |
No chance to measure yet, but Dodge claims Sprinter will average 22 mpg in mixed driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.4 |
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 lean in fast corners. Tight turning circle and direct steering aid close-quarters maneuvering.
QUIETNESS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.3 |
Road noise is well checked but considerable wind rush noticeable from rear side windows.
CONTROLS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.3 |
Simple, logical control placement. Clearly marked gauges are easy to read at a glance.
DETAILS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
Materials of industrial-grade, but assembly is first rate.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.3 |
High roof in standard models means endless headroom. 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 | 8.5 |
Tall design and large side door mean excellent headroom and easy entry and 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 is modest.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 2500 Passenger Highroof | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.9 |
The Euro-flavored Sprinter trumps traditional large passenger vans with greater headroom and a less glutinous appetite for fuel. Sprinter prices start higher than other 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 | 56.8 |
Total Score: 55
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