2009 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Seating for twelve, a cavernous cabin, musical interludes, and a European atmosphere - sounds like a banquet setting. Actually, we’re talking about the 2009 Dodge Sprinter. Described as the “ultimate family van,” the Sprinter will carry the family, plus much of the neighborhood, to the ballgame or the theatre – or just to the grocery store - economically, stylishly, and safely.
Essentially a carryover from '08, the Dodge Sprinter passenger van for 2009 is delivered in two trims, the 2500 144WB and the 2500 170WB. As the designations imply, the 2500 144WB has a 144-inch wheelbase while the 2500 170WB stands on a 170-inch wheelbase. Both trims have four rows of seating in a 2–3–3–4 configuration, and both come with the same standard features including a 3.0-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 turbodiesel with a five-speed overdrive transmission that averages 19.2 mpg, according to Dodge. As far as comfort and convenience go, both the Sprinter 2500 trims include 16-inch steel wheels, tachometer, speed-proportional power steering, climate control, tilt-wheel, in-dash AM/FM with CD/MP3 player and 13 (count ‘em) speakers, power door locks and windows, an outside temperature display, cloth front bucket seats, and the widest-opening side and rear doors of anything on the market.
The standard safety features for both the 2500 144WB and 170WB include four-wheel ABS, front and rear disc brakes, emergency brake assist, traction control, electronic stability program (ESP), driver and passenger front airbags, rear child safety locks and child seat anchoring, seatbelt pre-tensioners, an engine immobilizer, and a rear passenger escape window. An independent front suspension and MacPherson struts give the ’09 Sprinter surprising agility – one owner, speaking of his 2008 model, mentioned that the Sprinter handles better than the Ford Explorer. Crash test ratings for the Sprinter are unavailable.
Options for Sprinter in 2009 include front and side curtain airbags, rear heating and air-conditioning, heated rear seats, Sirius satellite radio, an overhead console with reading lamps, power front and/or rear sunroof, and the Parksense rear backup system.
Owners in 2008 praised the roominess of the Dodge Sprinter, and why not? Cargo capacity, of course, differs significantly with trim level. The 144WB offers 141 cu. ft., and the 170WB a whopping 187 cu. ft. With the optional tow package, the Sprinter will haul 5,000 pounds but may struggle a bit. Maximum payload capacities also differ, with the 144WB able to handle 3,082 lbs. and the 170WB rated at 2,610 lbs. The roof height of the 170WB Sprinter will allow 6 feet of headroom and the 144WB over 5 feet, 9 inches. All in all, the 2009 Dodge Sprinter is a family van indeed.
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Trims & specs
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo net
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: gray · Mudguards: front · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 3 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard · Rear sunroof: power glass · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: with washer
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo net
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10
Engine
Alternator: 220 amps
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: gray · Mudguards: front · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 3 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear sunroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: painted steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: with washer