NPR Crew Cab Advantages Over Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab

Dodge Sprinter

NPR 3500

Ram 3500 Quad Cab:

  • Ram 4500 competes against NQR
  • 1 wheelbase choices with Quad Cab Ram 3500
  • 12,500 lb. GVWR
  • 5.7L Hemi V8 gas standard; Cummins 6.7L I6 diesel available
  • Available 4WD with manual or electric controls
  • 6-speed manual standard; optional 6-speed automatic
  • Ram 4300 uses conventional pickup cab shared with light duty models

NPR Crew Cab Advantages:

  • Maximum effective CA of 109.5 in vs. 60 in. CA for Ram 4500. N-Series can accommodate bodies to 16 ft. in length vs a maximum 9 ft. on Ram 4500
  • Only one wheelbase choice is available on Dodge. Isuzu offers two wheelbase choices with two longer CA dimensions
  • Seven passenger seating adds to crew comfort and usefulness (D-3500 only has room for six)
  • Much greater driver visibility out larger windows and with much shorter front sight lines for ease of maneuverability. Isuzu front sight line of 8.6 feet to ground. Dodge is more than 20 feet
  • Lighter weight truck has greater payload. Contributes to fuel efficiency loaded or unloaded. Example: NPR with 84-in. Caweighs 1300 lb.less than Dodge, providing 800 lb. higher payload
  • Available Vehicle Health Reports allows Isuzu fleet to monitor drivers and vehicle service needs. Not available on Dodge
  • Standard cruise control, power windows and door locks on Isuzu are all optional on Dodge
  • Base vehicle warranty on Isuzu is 3 years/unlimited miles. Dodge base warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles
  • Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb), even comparing 84 in. CA Isuzu with 60 in. CA Dodge (45.3 ft./150.0 in. WB vs. 50.5 ft./164.5 in. WB ) improves maneuverability
  • Reverse Elliot I-Beam front axle is strong and helps lower vehicle height with dropped center section vs. Dodge with straight tubular axle and coil springs
  • Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degree vs. 70 degree)
  • Durable tricot breathable woven seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl is standard on Ram 4500)
  • Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (tilt-only steering wheel on Ram 4500)
    Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributes to safety on the job (not available on Ram)
  • Longer scheduled maintenance intervals helps reduce downtime and service costs (every 10,000 mi. vs. every 6,000 mi.)
  • Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR vs. no steps on Dodge