Of course, I get all the glamorous vehicles to review. What's that, a dump truck to road test? Give it to that guy Crash! But seriously, I actually asked
In some ways the Europeans look at vans in the same way that we look at pick up trucks and they seem to be just as popular. They're basically
All of this brings me to the Dodge Sprinter vans, which to all intents and purposes are actually Mercedes Benz vehicles. Yes, they carry the good old Dodge nameplates but these are just stuck on as they leave the factory in Düsseldorf, Germany (although I understand that they are soon going to start production in the U.S). Why it's not sold as a Merc is anyone's guess. I feel that the company thinks that we North Americans aren't quite ready
Phenomenal is actually a great word for this van and it sums up the Dodge Sprinter perfectly. It is powered by an incredible 2.7 litre 154 HP in-line five cylinder turbo diesel engine. Although "whisper quiet" might be pushing things, it would be hard to tell the difference between this and a competitor's gas powered van. The same could be said for its performance, more than enough power for a van of its size. Speaking of size, this is where the Sprinter starts to leap and bound away from the competition. The 2500 SHC offers a cargo capacity of 367 cu.ft. (The largest model offers 473). To put this into perspective, I worked out that I could put my Austin Mini into the back of it and still be able to get all around the sides of the car. Recent Articles
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