Dodge Grand Caravan - Current models

The Dodge Grand Caravan is an elongated version of the now-defunct Caravan, America's original minivan and one of Dodge's biggest success stories in recent decades.The Dodge Grand Caravan's performance has been less impressive. It was one of the last minivans to offer essential safety features like stability control and a rearview camera. The driving experience falls short of the competition, thanks in part to this Dodge's unrefined and often underpowered engines. Three engines are available. Peek under the hood of SE models and you'll find the standard 3.3-liter V6. Paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, this engine makes 175 horsepower. The standard engine on SXT models is a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6, and it's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The third engine is the one to have -- an optional 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 for the SXT only. It's teamed with the six-speed transmission, and it brings with it a sport-tuned suspension.
The Grand Caravan is also available in four previous generations. The first spans 1987-'90; the second, 1991-'95; the third, 1996-2000; and the fourth, 2001-'07.The fourth-generation Grand Caravan's engine lineup included a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6 and a more powerful 215-hp 3.8-liter V6. The top-of-the-line trim level offered Stow 'n Go fold-flat seating, dual power-sliding doors, a separate rear heating and air-conditioning system, a power driver seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and powered accessories. As you consider trim levels, keep in mind that the naming system for the van's trims changed a few times during this generation.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has all the features you expect in a minivan—and many more, including in-car satellite TV. Autoblog lists “a removable, cordless, rechargeable flashlight in the cargo area, power sliding doors and rear hatch, adjustable pedals and overhead LED reading lights for all three rows of seating.”For the adults up front there’s an available MyGIG entertainment option that stores up to 20 gigabytes of music and video, which can be uploaded via anything with USB capability.

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 3 out of 8 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Grand Caravan.