Vehicle Overview of the
Sprinter Van Rental Initially assembled by Freightliner, the
full-size Sprinter van adopted a Dodge nameplate in early 2003.
The van now competes in a class with the
Chevrolet Express,
Ford
Econoline Wagon and
GMC Savana. For 2008, the 12-passenger van includes an
emergency exit window. An electronic sliding door is available
on cargo and passenger vans.
For 2007, Dodge made the
Sprinter van wider, taller and longer, added two new engines
and increased cargo and towing capacity. Changes for 2008 are
comparatively minor.
Designed specifically for commercial applications, the
Sprinter is built on one of two wheelbases. Sprinters can
have a 65- or 76.4-inch-high roof, or what Dodge calls the mega
roof, which provides 84 inches of walk-through height. Sprinters
come in 2500 (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 (one-ton) ratings, but
only the 2500 series includes a passenger model.
Exterior A large grille incorporates the Dodge Ram
logo. Sprinters ride on one of two 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 vans 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.
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 installed. 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.
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