2001 Dodge Caravan Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the 2001 Dodge Caravan:

• 180-horsepower V-6 and four-speed automatic transmission delivered the smoothest, most unruffled acceleration and cruising feel I may have ever experienced.- The Car Connection

• I liked the position of the illuminated power windows buttons on the door because they face the driver and are well-positioned for reach.- Canadian Driver

• Imitators have been many, trying either to outflank or outdo the original, but the Dodge Caravan... remains the king of minivans.- New Car Test Drive

• I certainly applaud Dodge's determination to minimize the risks to little hands and feet from all those power-operating doors and liftback.- The Car Connection

• A 3.8-liter V-6 is optional in the Grand Caravan. This engine is rated at 215 horsepower, but more importantly, can generate 245 pound-feet of torque. We recommended it for anyone regularly carrying a heavy load of passengers or towing a trailer.- New Car Test Drive

• ...pop-up rear cargo organizer, three-zone automatic temperature control system, 210 horsepower, power dual sliding doors with manual override, 6.4-inch liquid crystal display screen entertainment...- Woman Motorist

• ... family friendly attributes: an ability to carry mom and dad and half the little league team while delivering a smooth car-like ride and reasonable fuel mileage, and... the features and flexibility America wants.- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the 2001 Dodge Caravan:

• The awkward method for removing the third-row bench seat.- The Car Connection

• ...the column shift lever, when in the 'Drive' position, obscures the volume button of the radio.- Canadian Driver

2001 Dodge Caravan Comparisons:

• How can you argue with success? Other automakers don't when it comes to the Caravan, which is why the most recent minivans to come to market--the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey--look like near clones.- Automobile

• [Crash-test scores] not outstanding as on class leaders, such as the Honda Odyssey and Ford Windstar.- Edmunds.com

Best one-liners about the 2001 Dodge Caravan:

• I tried to find something to complain about. I just couldn't.- Woman Motorist

• Snowbelt residents will appreciate the traction action of the Grand Caravan Sport AWD.- New Car Test Drive