The 2007 Sprinter continues to be Dodge's entry in the passenger van market, and the new model year sees it with a simplified lineup. Both a short-wheelbase (144 inches) and long-wheelbase (170 inches) version can be ordered, and both models can be configured to seat seven to ten people.
The standard diesel V6 3.0 engine produces a lot of low end torque and should be less expensive to run then the gasoline engine. In addition, a more powerful 3.5L V6 gas engine is available. Both engines are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Standard equipment includes tow hooks, a full-size spare tire, a tool kit, front and rear mud flaps, heated power mirrors, rear hinged doors, keyless entry, and automatic temperature control.
A bewildering array of options are available, including xenon headlights with washers, auxiliary heating and cooling, a six-disc CD changer, and 16-inch aluminum wheels. The optional High Roof adds extra headroom and cargo space.
For 2007, the Dodge Sprinter's wheelbases were revised. Gone are the 118-inch, 140-inch, and 158-inch versions, while 144-inch and 170-inch vans are new. Accordingly, cargo capacity is increased. Instead of the 2.7L turbo diesel inline five-cylinder engine that powered the 2006 fleet, a 3.0L turbo diesel V6 is standard. A 3.5L V6 gas engine can now be ordered as well. Other new standard items include power windows, power door locks, halogen headlights, tilt steering, AM/FM stereo with a CD player, and adaptive electronic stability control.
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While most Dodge Sprinters are sold as commercial vehicles (it is also sold in the U.S. by Freightliner), this tall-design van, built in Europe by Mercedes-Benz, is also available in passenger versions. It rides on a choice of three wheelbases and offers two roof heights. A 64-inch stature is standard while a 73-inch roof -- tall enough for six-footers to stand -- comes with the high-roof model. The Sprinter is powered by a fuel-efficient 154-horsepower in-line-five-cylinder turbodiesel engine and offers seating for as many as ten passengers. Stability control is included on 2500 and 3500 models. Air conditioning and a cassette stereo come standard, as do up to twelve cupholders. Most options are aimed at heavy-duty fleet-type use, though a CD player, rear heater, and a manual-tilting sunroof are offered. No information on changes or updates to the Sprinter for 2007 was available at the time of this writing.