The Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the best-known and longest enduring minivan nameplates. For years, it was twinned with the Chrysler Town & Country, a model that has since been discontinued. The 2017 Grand Caravan may be considered the value leader among all minivans with four trim levels to explore
What's New for 2017
The current-generation Dodge Grand Caravan is now in its tenth model year. The similar Chrysler Town & Country has been replaced by the Pacifica, an all-new model based on fresh architecture.
The 2017 Grand Caravan continues with four trim levels, down from the previous six. Other changes include equipment group shuffling and a new lower price for the SE model.
Choosing Your Dodge Grand Caravan
All 2017 Grand Caravan models are front-wheel drive and hold as many as seven passengers. This minivan has a 2-3-2 arrangement, although the middle bench seat can be replaced by a pair of captain’s chairs.
All models except for the base SE trim comes with Stow ’n Go seating whereby the second- and third-row seats can be folded and stored under the floor. Other noteworthy features are sliding doors, a tilt and telescopic steering column, touchscreen telematics, and seven airbags.
A 3.6-liter, V6 engine creating 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque is standard. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. This model makes an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Last year’s American Value Package and SXT Plus trims have been discontinued. The previous top-of-the-line R/T edition is now the GT.
SE
The 2017 Grand Caravan SE is priced from $26,090, which is $1,100 less than last year. All prices include a $1,095 destination charge.
The SE and SE Plus models come with manual sliding doors. The SE also comes with quad halogen headlamps, daytime running lights, heated foldaway side mirrors, and 17-inch steel wheels. This model also has three-zone climate control, cruise control, cloth seats, and a six-speaker audio system.
SE Plus
Priced from $28,790, the 2017 Grand Caravan SE Plus brings in grille and mirror embellishments as well as aluminum wheels. An automatic dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a floor-mounted console with four cup holders is added.
Stow ’n Go seating is also standard at this trim level. All seats are covered in premium cloth with silver stitching. Sirius satellite radio and voice-command UConnect telematics are included.
SXT
Dodge prices the 2017 Grand Caravan SXT from $31,490. This trim level brings in fog lamps, automatic headlamps, power sliding doors, a power liftgate, and a Stow ’n Place roof rack.
Also included is a remote start system, an upgraded console, an eight-way power driver’s seat, leather and suede trim, and a security alarm system.
GT
The top-of-the-line Grand Caravan GT is priced from $34,490. This trim offers a performance-tuned suspension system and a body-colored grille. The GT also offers a heated steering wheel, second- and third-row retractable sunshades, trip computer, a universal garage door opener, an eight-way driver’s seat, heated first- and second-row seats, navigation, and a nine-speaker audio system. Safety features such as park assist and rear cross path detection are available.
The SXT comes with power sliding side doors—a must-have feature for families. Along with a power liftgate and a power driver’s seat, the SXT offers the types of amenities minivan shoppers want and at a competitive price point. Navigation is also an option at this level.
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