Dodge Grand Caravan Overview

Dodge Grand Caravan OverviewSome vehicles lead their segments; others even revolutionize them. The Dodge Caravan, however, invented an entirely new one: the minivan. Offering an especially useful amount of room in a surprisingly easy-to-drive package, the Caravan quickly became the new synonym for family transportation and spawned competitors from all sides.

The Dodge Caravan has traditionally stayed a step ahead of the herd. It was first to market with xenon lights and the sliding door, then the first with two. It pioneered the integration of safety features like airbags. And for many years, it was also regarded as being the most versatile and pleasant-driving minivan. Given all this, it should come as no surprise that the Caravan, along with its longer relative, the Grand Caravan, became the top-selling minivan year after year.

However, today's minivan scene is much different from the one of the 1980s or '90s. Though other American automakers have essentially given up trying to make competitive minivans, Japanese and Korean automakers have raised the bar considerably in the past few years. As a result, the Caravan fell behind in terms of power, driving refinement, interior design and safety content.

With the introduction of an all-new minivan for the 2008 model year, Dodge officially discontinued the short-wheelbase Caravan, offering only the extended-wheelbase Grand Caravan model.

Dodge Grand Caravan Accessories And Features

VEHICLE
EPA Classification 2WD Minivan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 5
ENGINE
Engine Order Code EGV
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.3L/211
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 205 @ 4000
TRANSMISSION
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code DFF
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.43
MILEAGE
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 19 (2009)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24
ELECTRICAL
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
COOLING SYSTEM
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 13.4
WEIGHT INFORMATION
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4321
TRAILERING
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
SUSPENSION
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Twist-beam axle
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
BRAKES
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.5
TIRES
Front Tire Order Code TUG
Rear Tire Order Code TUG
Spare Tire Order Code TBK
Front Tire Size P225/65R16
Rear Tire Size P225/65R16
Spare Tire Size Compact
WHEELS
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
STEERING
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.14
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
FUEL TANK
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.0
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in) 121.2
Length, Overall (in) 202.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 76.9
Height, Overall (in) 68.9
Track Width, Front (in) 65.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 64.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) 24.4
CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft3) 143.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft3) 82.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft3) 32.3
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity 7
Passenger Volume (ft3) 163.5
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Front Leg Room (in) 40.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 63.0
Front Hip Room (in) 57.0
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 64.7
Second Hip Room (in) 64.8
Third Head Room (in) 37.9
Third Leg Room (in) 37.6
Third Shoulder Room (in) 62.0
Third Hip Room (in) 48.7