From the exterior, the Dodge Sprinter may appear as another handyman or florist truck, but it has the potential to be much more. The Sprinter is truly a blank slate for families, businesses, and the creative auto owner. It boasts one of the most spacious interiors (a 6 'tall person can comfortably stand without bending his head) of any currently available autos and is easily customizable to suit a variety of needs.
Before you step off the lot, you'll be offered a variety of options to help you start building your dream vehicle. There are standard and high roof heights, wheelbases of either 144 or 170 inches, and vehicle lengths of either 233 or 273 inches. You will also be able to choose between the twelve seat diesel engine model and the gasoline powered engine with a choice of ten, nine, or six seats.
If it's a family van you're after, the Sprinter can't be beat. The multiple seating options and the quick-latch release seating to allow a variety of configurations makes this van an ideal choice for the busy family. Plenty of cargo space and a large rear door make loading and unloading a breeze.
And even though it looks imposing, the Sprinter is a smooth drive, handling more like a small auto than a van. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel allows for maximum driver comfort and there's plenty of legroom for all.
While the Dodge Sprinter is something of an anomaly in the United States, Europe has been celebrating this multi-purpose vehicle for years. After all, it was created for the narrow, winding roads in European cities and takes tight turns easily.
The Dodge Sprinter is also one of the most economically friendly vehicles of its size. The five cylinder diesel engine model has 156 horsepower, direct fuel injection, and gets 28mpg at 55mph. It's made to be fuel efficient even when hauling heavy loads and traveling long distances.
For businessmen, the Sprinter can be tailored to fit your company and employee's needs. They not only haul goods and passengers, but many Sprinters have been successfully transformed into alternative, but luxurious limos, party buses, tour buses, and traveling mini hotel rooms.
The interior can easily be gutted and re-outfitted with plasma screen televisions, bathrooms, kitchens, disco balls-just about anything that you can imagine. Impress clients with a roomy ride from the airport or set up a unique shuttle service that outshines the competition.
Adventurous spirits will find that the Sprinter is the perfect alternative to an outdated, gas-unfriendly RV. The passenger van can easily be converted into a comfortable home on wheels, or the chassis model can be outfitted with a camper. With the passenger van, you'll find parking overnight much less of a hassle as it isn't oversized like many RVs.
The Dodge Sprinter is for people who don't like to compromise style and flexibility. It's a great vehicle as it is, or it can morph into your own individual creation, whether it is a brilliant new business model or getting the family together for a road trip.