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Since the dawn of Dodge in the DaimlerChrysler vehicle line-ups, many
platforms have already been born. And Dodge full size van is among
those which you cannot just set aside. Dodge Ram Wagon, Dodge
Tradesman, Dodge Sportsman, and Dodge Sprinter are the full size vans
that came under the Dodge brand. In their editions, increasingly
powerful and well defined equipments were developed. Their evolution
came with the transformation of automotive technology.
The Dodge Tradesman is a full size passenger van which possesses
characteristics that are same as Dodge Sportsman’s. These two can only
be distinguished through their passenger seating and side windows.
Sportsman was initially marketed in 1970s as Plymouth Voyager, while
the other one was introduced to the public as it is. Another Dodge full
size van is the Dodge Ram Wagon. This one’s also a passenger van only
that it originated from a commercial van design, and sold in three
trims, the 1500, 2500, and 3500. After many years of running, the
series of Dodge Ram Wagon were finally dropped in 2003 for a new
platform, the Dodge Sprinter.
Dodge Sprinter is available in three trims, the Sprinter Cargo,
Sprinter Passenger, and the Sprinter Cab Chassis. Cargo, derived from
its name is a cargo van equipped only with front seats, thus passengers
12 years of age and below are not allowed from riding on. Sprinter
Cargo has the capacity of 473 cubic feet of load area, 4824 payload,
and 73-inch interior height when properly equipped. Sprinter passenger
and cab chassis share some features including the premium 2.7-liter CDI
turbo diesel engine and 4-wheel disc antilock brakes. Exclusive with
Passenger is the standard air conditioner with automatic temperature
control and 10-passenger seating, while dual cloth reclining bucket
seats that include integral headrests and standard 16-inch wheels and
tires are for the Cab Chassis version.
The turbo diesel engine works at its utmost capability when coupled
with a 5-speed automatic transmission system and equipped with power
assisted rack-and-pinion steering. It can provide 154 horsepower and
243 lb-ft with remarkable fuel economy. And since safety is most
important, lots of safety equipments were included. There’s the ASR or
Acceleration skid Control advanced traction control system, driver and
front passenger air bags and seat belts with pretensioners, electronic
brake distribution, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, electronic
stability program, remote controlled central locking system, and child
restraint system.
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