Enter the Dodge MAXXcab concept truck, the world’s first Passenger Priority truck, premiering at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. DaimlerChrysler’s Dodge MAXXcab is a true pickup truck – but one with cab-forward design and sedan-like ride, handling, space, comfort and luxury.
MAXXcab’s exterior design, with its short front and rear overhangs and cab-forward stance, reflects the appearance of semi-trucks. Its high beltline, strong body feature line, tall bumpers and large wheel flares give this concept the bold presence of a cab-over truck. While extremely roomy inside, overall length is just 2.5 inches larger than the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan.
The Dodge MAXXcab concept vehicle doubles as an office-on-wheels or as a mobile daycare center, while still offering a half-ton payload and enough bedspace for weekend projects and hobby-equipment. The bed measures 52.7 long by 56.7 wide by 24 deep – wider and deeper than today’s full-size truck boxes – and comes with an integrated picnic table and chairs for the occasional spur-of-the-moment tailgate party.
MAXXcab offers a luxurious front cabin with cream pillow-top leather-tailored seats, a sports sedan-style instrument panel with brushed aluminum details and Navy door inserts, adjustable pedals and a child-focused rear cabin.
A voice recognition system allows the driver to access the mobile office screens and the Internet for real-time weather updates, traffic information and e-mail. Voice commands also control the vehicle’s navigation and diagnostics systems and telephone.
A 4.7-liter Next Generation Magnum® V-8 engine coupled to a multi-speed electronic automatic transmission allows for a sprint to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, and a top speed of 115 mph.
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In Detail
| engine | Magnum V8 |
| displacement | 4700 cc / 286.8 in³ |
| power | 177.5 kw / 238.0 bhp |
| specific output | 50.64 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 399.97 nm / 295.0 ft lbs |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 33 x 11.50R18LT |
| rear tires | 33 x 11.50R18LT |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in |
| f suspension | Torsion Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil over Shocks |
| curb weight | 2404 kg / 5300 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3360 mm / 132.3 in |
| front track | 1600 mm / 63.0 in |
| rear track | 1600 mm / 63.0 in |
| length | 5156 mm / 203.0 in |
| width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in |
| height | 1793 mm / 70.6 in |
| transmission | Automatic |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~183.5 kph / 114.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.7 seconds |
Keyword: 2000 Dodge MAXXcab Concept