Dodge Grand CaravanOverview

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The current Grand Caravan was generally regarded as a disappointment when it first appeared, saddled with mediocre performance and questionable interior quality. All that changed for 2011 in a mid-generation turnaround, which included a 283-horsepower V6 for all models, improvements to ride and handling, styling tweaks, and a major dose of interior refinement. The effect was dramatic and brought the Grand Caravan back to the fighting shape it's in today.

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An evolutionary redesign brought more power and interior features for 2001. Available horsepower reached 215 with the 3.8-liter V6, and fold-flat Stow 'n Go seating debuted. Upmarket models featured dual power-sliding doors and a separate rear climate control system. Buyers could now select niceties such a leather seating, a DVD entertainment system and navigation, but all-wheel drive was eventually dropped. Although well-respected, this generation of the Grand Caravan faced increased competition and was no longer viewed as a top choice in minivans.

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The Grand Caravan finally moved off its K-car platform for 1996 in a total redesign. Dual sliding doors were new, a rarity that would later become the industry norm. The top powertrain was a 3.8-liter V6 with 180 horsepower matched to a four-speed automatic; it received a clutchless manual-shift feature in 1999. During this period, the versatile Caravan reigned as the benchmark of minivan virtue.

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The first revamp of the original Grand Caravan brought a more aerodynamic front end, driver airbag, new seats and a contemporary dash design. Antilock brakes and all-wheel drive joined the option list for the first time. Industry-first integrated child seats were added for the second season, and a passenger airbag arrived in 1994.