- minivan 100,685
- 1,024 below average
- 7,900 good
- Le Mars, IA
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,024 below average minivan 100,685 flex fuel white automatic
2010 dodge grand caravan review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Family hauler. introductionthe dodge grand caravan is all about transporting people comfortably, efficiently and safely, while keeping them entertained. Its designers focused on interior creature comforts, such as the popular stow 'n go seating system. Stow 'n go consists of bins in the floor behind the first row of seats, and folding second-row seats that can be folded into those bins, resulting in a flat load floor for easily carrying larger objects. Or, when the seats are up in the normal seating position, the bins can accommodate toys, games, sporting gear, tools or whatever. another popular feature is swivel 'n go seating, with second-row chairs that swivel to the rear and a table that fits between those seats and the third-row bench, thus allowing up to five people to face each other around the table. It's great for keeping the kids entertained on a trip, for getting in a little work, or having an on-road conference. Other available features include a video system with one or two rear screens, wireless headphones, and remote control; a spot to plug in a laptop; power sliding side doors and power liftgate; and the capability to download music to a hard-drive sound system. Or, if need be, all the seats can be folded flat and the grand caravan can accept a sheet of plywood or some bales of hay. the grand caravan's suspension delivers a nice, smooth ride, though it can sometimes wallow. It's more about comfort and safety than carlike precision. Electronic stability control is standard, and the grand caravan has performed well in government crash tests. The handling is a bit cumbersome, not surprising, given the grand caravan's size. It doesn't go around corners as well as the honda odyssey and nissan quest. It leans in hard turns, so drivers will have to be careful not to upset whatever activities are going on in back. three v6 engines are available. Next is a 3. 8-liter v6 of 197 horsepower. The 3. 8 and 4. 0-liter engines have a six-speed automatic. We found the base 3. 3-liter engine can struggle with freeway on-ramps. The 3. 8-liter engine is acceptable, though we think the 4. 0-liter v6 is the best choice. the few changes for 2010 include front-seat active head restraints, three-zone climate controls are now standard on the se trim level, a rear-obstacle detection display is available, and the 4. 0-liter engine is fitted with a revised final-drive ratio, which improves fuel economy. the grand caravan's unique cargo and entertainment features make it a strong contender in the minivan class. Families will like it, especially because those entertainment features will make for more enjoyable family trips. Seating is two-two-three, with stow 'n go (second- and third-row seats fold flat, into the floor) standard. Options exclusive to the se include package 24g 1,070) with power front windows and third-row vents, tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, compass, and alloy wheels. The popular equipment group 1,495) adds power-adjustable pedals, power-sliding rear doors, and a power rear liftgate. An entertainment group 2,120) includes a 30-gigabyte hard-drive radio, six-disc cd changer, 6. 5-inch touch-screen display, a rear dvd entertainment system with a single nine-inch screen, six speakers, a 115-volt power outlet, rear park assist, and sirius satellite radio. A roof rack is also offered 250). the grand caravan sxt 26,730) has the 197-hp 3. 8-liter overhead-valve v6 with a six-speed transaxle. Sxt equipment includes leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, power-adjustable pedals, power sliding rear doors, sirius satellite radio, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, 115-volt power outlet, fog lights, roof rack, overhead storage, pinpoint led lighting, and alloy wheels. The 251-hp 4. 0-liter v6 630) is optional. Other sxt options include package 28l 2,760) with leather upholstery, heated first and second-row seats, power passenger seat, power rear liftgate, vehicle information center, additional interior lights, rechargeable/removable flashlight, bright bodyside moldings, sport suspension, and p225/65r17 tires. The premium group 1,995) includes tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear controls), third-row power-folding seat, nine-speaker 506-watt infinity audio system, uconnect phone wireless link, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing wipers. The security group 1,425) adds rear-obstacle detection, dodge's rear cross path and blind spot monitoring systems, uconnect phone, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and automatic headlights. The family value group 695) includes a removable center console, sunshades for second and third row, and remote engine starting. The sxt entertainment group 2 2,220) comes with a rear dvd entertainment system with two nine-inch rear screens, a six-disc cd changer, usb connection, uconnect tunes, and a rearview camera. Uconnect tunes 675) is available as a stand-alone option. Uconnect gps 1,300) includes uconnect tunes, plus a navigation system with voice activation and real-time traffic, rearview camera, six-disc cd changer, sirius satellite radio, uconnect phone, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. With rear dvd entertainment, customers can order sirius backseat tv 495). Front side airbags are not available. Optional safety features include a rearview camera, rear obstacle detection, and the rear cross path and blind spot monitoring systems. walkarounda minivan shape does not lend itself to artistic sculpture. A description of the overall shape of this current generation of the dodge grand caravan wouldn't sound too much different from a description of the 1982 model. There is a big box behind, where all the people and cargo fit, and a smaller box in front, for the engine. That very efficient outline defines every minivan on the road. the dodge grand caravan is boxy, but it's attractive in an suv kind of way. The hood is less fairly flat, and it bears character lines. The grille is very upright, making the dodge crosshair grille look like that of a dodge truck, especially in chrome. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard. The grand caravan is a big vehicle, with a 202. 5-inch overall length and a 121. 2-inch wheelbase. interiorthe dodge grand caravan leads the minivan field when it comes to interior convenience, capability and versatility. Chrysler has been working to give its minivans a competitive advantage in these areas for a long time, and those efforts show. the interior materials are lackluster, however. Hard plastic dominates the dash and door panels. Everything fits together well, but it doesn't make for a luxurious look and feel. We quite liked the look and feel. The black vinyl trim and satin aluminum-look plastic didn't look rich, but nor was it ugly. Among them is the convex conversation mirror, which is handy for talking to those in the rear seats without having to turn around. We like this feature. we had six 10-year-old soccer players test the grand caravan's video player during a 90-minute drive to the game, and they liked it. The dvd was a snap to play, which is important because some of them, even those in much more expensive veh.
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