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2009 Dodge Sprinter Wagon Quality Review

September 30, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long rides
ConsumerGuide

Mercedes build-quality
Edmunds

interior cabin exhibits few rattles, even over rough pavement
Kelley Blue Book

A more useful, practical big van doesn't exist.
Car and Driver

The 2009 Dodge Sprinter is about as practical as possible. TheCarConnection.com finds that reviewers unanimously like the vehicle for its obvious utility. As Car and Driver declares, "A more useful, practical big van doesn't exist."

A big step up from the usual SUV or minivan, the Dodge Sprinter Wagon can hold an entire soccer team. With "seating for 12 passengers" or room for "a rolling workshop with a ceiling high enough to allow someone over six feet tall to work while standing upright," Kelley Blue Book is impressed with the 2009 Sprinter's "massive cargo bay" and the "wide variety of configurations."

For passengers, a "high roof in standard models means endless headroom and easy entry and exit," says ConsumerGuide, "although testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long rides." However, they add, "available pneumatic seats effectively provide additional cushioning for driver and front passenger." Edmunds.com points out that "four front seat styles with multiple adjustments ensure decent comfort, and overall ergonomics give the impression of driving an SUV instead of a gigantic van."

Edmunds gives kudos to the Sprinter's "Mercedes build quality." Kelley Blue Book praises it as well, saying "the interior cabin exhibits few rattles, even over rough pavement." However, from the command position behind the wheel, "reaching some less-used switch gear requires a stretch," advises ConsumerGuide.

Conclusion

The 2009 Dodge Sprinter Wagon is well built and incredibly spacious.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long ridesConsumerGuideMercedes build-qualityEdmundsinterior cabin exhibits few rattles, even over rough pavementKelley Blue BookA more useful, practical big van doesn't exist.Car and Driver The 2009 Dodge Sprinter is about as practical as possible. TheCarConnection.com finds that reviewers unanimously like the vehicle for its obvious utility. As Car and Driver declares, "A more useful, practical big van doesn't exist." A big step up from the usual SUV or minivan, the Dodge Sprinter Wagon can hold an entire soccer team. With "seating for 12 passengers" or room for "a rolling workshop with a ceiling high enough to allow someone over six feet tall to work while standing upright," Kelley Blue Book is impressed with the 2009 Sprinter's "massive cargo bay" and the "wide variety of configurations." For passengers, a "high roof in standard models means endless headroom and easy entry and exit," says ConsumerGuide, "although testers found flat seats uncomfortable for long rides." However, they add, "available pneumatic seats effectively provide additional cushioning for driver and front passenger." Edmunds.com points out that "four front seat styles with multiple adjustments ensure decent comfort, and overall ergonomics give the impression of driving an SUV instead of a gigantic van." Edmunds gives kudos to the Sprinter's "Mercedes build quality." Kelley Blue Book praises it as well, saying "the interior cabin exhibits few rattles, even over rough pavement." However, from the command position behind the wheel, "reaching some less-used switch gear requires a stretch," advises ConsumerGuide. ConclusionThe 2009 Dodge Sprinter Wagon is well built and incredibly spacious. 2009 DODGE SPRINTER WAGON STYLING | [4 out of 10] Edmunds: "radically sloped front end, long wheelbase and tall body make it look like a good Adam Vinatieri kick could knock it over" Car and Driver: "a box on wheels" Kelley Blue Book: "isn't likely to win any beauty pageants" The ...

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The Sprinter offers far more interior space than the standard-wheelbase GM and Ford vans. Each of the full-size van models from Ford and General Motors have a harder, busier ride than the 2009 Dodge Sprinter Wagon; they don't steer as well as the Sprinter and lack its maneuverability. For 2009, the full-size GM vans (Express and Savana) have standard electronic stability control, but the feature is available on only some of the Ford lineup. Fuel economy, of course, is where there's no comparison. While the V-6 and V-8 engines of the GM and Ford models return fuel economy numbers in the mid-teens in most driving, the Sprinter gets mileage numbers well into the 20s.

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