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There are many vehicle brands that can claim to being a symbolization of energy and prodigious road work rate. However, there is none that comes close to what Dodge pickups, SUVs, vans, and minivans have accomplished. In fact, when it comes to passenger vehicle output alone, Dodge is considered as the leader in the United States, producing more vans and minivans than any other vehicle manufacturer around. On the other hand, aside from being known as the top producer of vans and minivans in the United States, Dodge has managed to epitomize power on the road with the smooth and efficient output of its engines as manifested by Dodge pickups that are marketed not only in the US but also overseas.

Just like with other car manufacturers, Dodge managed to set certain standards in the medium- and heavy-duty range of vehicles such as in the minivan and vans category as well as on the pickup and trucks category. Some of these features were copied by other companies on their own line of vehicles. These features include the following:

• Dodge was among the first to introduce a full four-wheel drive system to their trucks and pickups. With this innovation, medium- and heavy-range vehicles by Dodge became a pleasant experience driving them, similar to military vehicles where the four-wheel drive system was first instituted. Here, another innovation made by Dodge is the addition of the very powerful Cummins B series turbo diesel engine, which satisfied the need of truck and pickup owners for a very reliable engine when carrying heavy loads or towing a wagon.
• Another feature that made Dodge very popular is the fact that it was the first manufacturer of trucks, pickups, vans, and minivans to introduce a car-like environment to these vehicles. These changes include a heavily adorned, well-polished, and luxurious dashboards, upholstered seats with comfortable cushions, and sedan-like spaces in its pickups and trucks.
• If the features above gave Dodge a picture of being “soft,” they also provided a line of vehicles that will give their owners a macho image. To this end, Dodge produced vehicles that they labeled “adult toys.” This line of vehicles provide massive changes on the outside such as big rims and wheels (commonly known as the Bigfoot configuration) and huge oil rig-style exhausts that is usually placed on the left front fender area near the driver. Of course, aside from these changes, the engine still possessed the same durability and toughness that Dodge is known for.

But of course, no vehicle is built to last a lifetime. Time will also come when it will succumb to the wear and tear of regular use. With a Dodge pickup or truck, looking for spare parts has to be a careful and meticulous process to see to it that only quality parts are purchased.