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The 2009 Dodge Sprinter loses its gasoline engine, leaving only the turbodiesel 154-hp 3.0-liter V6, which is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Sprinter gets a power-sliding option for its passenger-side sliding door, and available are a 180-degree rear door opening, and roof rails on the cargo van. Roof rails are also available on the passenger van.

Three models are offered: 2500, 2500 cargo extended, and 3500. 2500 is available as a passenger van. 2500 and 3500 are available in standard roof, high roof, or mega roof form, and come in two wheelbases: 144 and 170 inches. The high roof adds 11 inches of interior room and the mega roof adds 19 to the standard roof height of 65 inches. Dual rear wheels are standard on 3500 models. Passenger models have room for up to 12 passengers on rear bench seats with an emergency exit window.

A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on 2500 models. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, dual front airbags, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Optional equipment includes a heated windshield with rain-sensing wipers, sunroof, front and rear sensing, a driver’s side sliding door on cargo van, and a rear back-up alarm.

The 2009 Dodge Nitro gets a revised suspension and braking system. This midsize SUV uses traditional, truck-type construction, is smaller than Dodge’s Durango, and shares its basic design with the Jeep Liberty. Nitro comes in SE, SLT, and R/T models. SE and SLT have a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine that pairs with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The R/T has a 260-hp 4.0-liter V6 and a 5-speed automatic. The manual transmission has been discontinued. Rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive are available. The 4WD system can’t be left engaged on dry pavement but includes a low-range gear for off-road use. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 lb.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. SLT and R/T have Dodge’s Load ‘n Go cargo floor that slides rearward 18 inches to form a table surface that holds up to 400 lb. Newly available is Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system.

Exterior styling Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President of Design, said the design objective “was to break away from the pack.” Dodge Magnum SRT-8′s long hood and clean, sweeping roofline hint at the performance and power underneath the exterior of this concept vehicle. Deep-dish wheels push out of massive wheel arches and combine with a large grille to visually plant the Magnum SRT-8 on the road.

Dodge Magnum sports a bold front grille with machined aluminum accents, and its fascia features large openings with fog lamps and high-intensity discharge headlamps pushed to the corners of the front fascia. Park and turn lamps are created by thin amber neon lines beneath each headlamp. There are four headlamps – two normal, two “brights.” The low glass-to-body ratio gives Dodge Magnum SRT-8 a protective appearance, while giving the vehicle an unmistakable road presence. Brushed aluminum body-side moldings are simple yet accent the serious nature of the vehicle.

Thick, bold door handles are integrated and easy to grip. An unusually large cargo opening is created by hinging the top of the rear gate midway between the C- and D-pillar (in short, the hatch includes two feet or so of roof). Underneath the fold-flat floor are a spare tire and compartments which can hold flares, jumper cables, and the like. There are also handy side compartments. Interior styling The interior matches the exterior, with machined aluminum accents and tunneled gauges. Seats are over two inches higher than in the current LH models for easier entry.

Magnum is finished in dark grey leather with ochre accents, and the instrument panel and door trim are two-tone grey. Four competition-style gauges with aluminum accent rings are designed to remind drivers of the Viper, while the center stack includes a navigation system. The 60/40 split rear seats stow in the floor and feature a fold-out armrest. The flexible rear cargo area features an upper floor to create a flat-load floor with the rear seats stowed in the forward position. Storage on both sides of the floor offer deep pockets rearward of the wheels. A small, removable cooler docks into an electrical connector on the left side of the compartment to keep items cold. The most respected brand-names along with the best value are why this is your premier destination for all Car Accessories that add character and class!

The 2009 Dodge Dakota loses its all-wheel-drive option for 2009, and is also no longer offered with a manual transmission. This compact pickup truck comes in two body styles. Extended Cabs have a 6.4-ft cargo bed and rear-hinged back doors that do not open independently of the fronts. They seat up to five. Crew cabs have a 5.3-ft bed, conventional back doors, and seat up to six.

Four trim levels are offered: Base ST, mid-level Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), off-road-ready TRX4, and top-end Laramie. Dakota’s standard engine is a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6. It teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission; the 6-speed manual has been dropped. A 302-hp 4.7-liter V8 is available. The V8 comes only with a 5-speed automatic. Dakota is available with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. The 4WD system should not be left engaged on dry pavement, but it includes low-range gearing for off-road use. Maximum towing capacity is 7050 lb.

Available safety features include ABS and curtain side airbags. Also available are heated cloth or leather front seats. New for 2009 is Dodge’s Crate ‘N Go system, which includes collapsible and removable interior storage containers. Mitsubishi sells a re-trimmed version of the Dakota as the Raider.

The 2009 Dodge Durango lineup gets a new gas/electric Hybrid model for what is its final model year. Durango is a traditional truck-type SUV and offers seating for five, seven, or eight. It comes in SE, SLT, and Limited trims. Conventional gasoline Durango models are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Optional on AWD versions is a low-range gear for off-roading. Hybrid models are AWD only and are not offered with low-range gearing. Maximum towing capacity is 8950 lb for conventional models and 6000 lb for the Hybrid. Rear-drive SE and SLT versions have a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine. All others, except hybrids, have a 303-hp 4.7-liter V8. Optional on all but the SE is a 356-hp 5.7-liter version of Chrysler’s Hemi V8, an increase of 21 hp over the 2008 Durango.

Hybrids have a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that pairs with a battery-powered electric motor for 385 hp. It can run on either gas or electric power or both, depending on driving needs. No plug-in charging is needed. Both Hemi V8s have Chrysler’s Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders when cruising in order to save fuel. V6 Durangos have a 4-speed automatic transmission. Both conventional V8s use a 5-speed automatic, while the Hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Rear-obstacle detection and power-adjustable pedals are standard on Hybrid and Limited and available on other Durangos. DVD entertainment is offered on SLT, Limited, and Hybrid. Newly available is Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.

The 2009 Dodge Charger gets more available V8 power and a few new features. This large car shares its basic design with Chrysler’s 300 sedan. Dodge’s Magnum wagon, which also shared the Charger’s basic design, has been discontinued. Charger comes in four trim levels: base SE, mid-level SXT, sporty R/T, and high-performance SRT8. All are rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available on the SXT and R/T. SE models have a 178-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Optional on SE and standard on SXT is a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6; a 4-speed automatic transmission is standard with rear-wheel drive while AWD versions have a 5-speed. R/T models get a new version of Chrysler’s 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 370 hp, an increase of 30 hp over 2008 models. R/T has a 5-speed automatic and Chrysler’s Multi-Displacement System cylinder deactivation. The SRT8 has a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 and a 5-speed automatic without cylinder deactivation. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Optional on the R/T is the Road/Track Performance Package, which includes 20-inch wheels and performance suspension.

The SRT8 has unique suspension tuning, as well as specific interior and exterior trim. Newly available on the 2009 Dodge Charger is Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.

The 2009 Dodge Avenger lineup gets smaller, with the demise of the base trim level and versions equipped with all-wheel drive. Avenger shares its basic design with the Sebring from Dodge’s parent company Chrysler. SXT and sporty R/T trim levels are offered.

The base SE and AWD R/T have been dropped. SXT and R/T come with a 173-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. R/Ts have an optional 235-hp 3.5-liter V6, and versions so equipped also include a sport suspension. The 4-cylinder teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and the 3.5 uses a 6-speed automatic. The SXT’s 186-hp 2.7-liter V6 has also been discontinued.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Optional is Chrysler’s new uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information. Other available features include heated and cooled cupholders, remote engine start, and leather upholstery.