What's New for 2009: Dodge Trucks

Critical Knowledge:

• Ram 1500 redesigned with more powerful Hemi V-8 engine and new RamBox storage system
• New Journey crossover utility vehicle added to Dodge lineup
• Dakota model lineup reshuffled
• Durango gains available Hybrid model and more powerful Hemi V-8
• Grand Caravan adds available blind-spot-monitoring system and Rear Cross Path warning system
• Nitro drops manual transmission and gets revised tuning for suspension, steering and brakes
• Ram 2500 models get next-generation 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine, lose manual transmission
• Ram 3500 models all have 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines
• Sprinter loses gasoline engine, gains available power sliding side door

Dodge truck models:

• 2009 Dodge Dakota
• 2009 Dodge Durango
• 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2009 Dodge Journey
• 2009 Dodge Nitro
• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2009 Dodge Ram 2500/3500
• 2009 Dodge Sprinter