2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing & Features

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Uploaded: 2017-05-01
Description: Searching for a minivan that offers a lot of features and versatility in an inexpensive package? Consider the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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Pros & Cons

pros

Versatile seating and cargo bay configurations
affordable base price.

cons

Doesn't ride as smoothly over rough roads and bumps as competing minivans
limited legroom can make it hard for taller drivers to get comfortable
V6 engine can get loud and noisy during hard acceleration
touchscreen interface is slow and unattractive.

Performance

Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Minivan MSRP: $25,995

Based on the SE Auto FWD 7-passenger 4-dr Passenger Minivan with typically equipped options.

EPA Est. MPG	20
Transmission	Automatic
Drive Train	Front Wheel Drive
Displacement	3.6 L
Passenger Volume	195.8 cu ft

Wheelbase	121 in
Length	202 in
Width	78 in
Height	68 in
Curb Weight	4510 lbs

Standard Features

Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Minivan MSRP: $25,995

Based on the SE Auto FWD 7-passenger 4-dr Passenger Minivan with typically equipped options.

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT Passenger Minivan Exterior

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USB Inputs
Fold Flat Rear Seats
Tire Pressure Warning
Multi-Zone Climate Control
Back-up camera
Rear Bench Seats

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Post-collision safety system
3500lb Towing Capacity
Aux Audio Inputs
Stability Control
Third-row seating

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Dodge Grand Caravan 2017

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Expert Rundown Review

Searching for a minivan that offers a lot of features and versatility in an inexpensive package? Consider the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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JOSH SADLIER: This is Edmunds editor Josh Sadlier, and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. We had to check our sources on this one, because with the debut of the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan, we figured the Grand Caravan was toast. But here it is alive and kicking for 2017, same Grand Caravan we've come to know and respect, if not necessarily love, over the years for its many practical virtues. Corporate 3.6 liter pentastar V6 sits under the hood. Six speed automatic is an outdated transmission relative to the eight and nine speed units being used in more recent price of products, but you get plenty of practicality with the Grand Caravan, as you might expect. Every minivan's got a lot of versatility, but the Grand Caravan excels in this area. It's got a ton of cargo space inside and innovative storage solutions. Step inside the grand caravan and you'll see more of that versatility. There the stow and go second row seats that dodge is justly renowned for, plenty of space in the third row for kids or even adults. That's what makes these minivans great. Again, if you're looking for versatility on some kind of a budget, the Grand Caravan continues to be a great option. In terms of features, the Grand Caravan does lag behind. You can see that touchscreens a 6.5 inch unit, instead of the 8.4 inch unit you get in the Pacifica. We're not stoked about the materials either. In terms of quality, you're taking a step down, relative to other vehicles in the class. The bottom line with the Grand Caravan is that this is a value play. If you're looking for a lot of space, and you don't want to spend a lot of money, it's an easy decision. But if you want more features or luxury for what you're spending, best to look elsewhere. For more Edmunds expert rundowns, click the link to subscribe.

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They say you get what you pay for, and few vehicles illustrate that better than the Dodge Grand Caravan. If you're looking to transport the maximum number of people for the minimum amount of cost, the Grand Caravan is the way to go. It undercuts the next-cheapest seven-passenger competitor by a lot of money, even with tons of options piled on.

So where does the Grand Caravan belie its bargain price? Certainly not in the level of equipment: Even the most basic model comes well equipped with features like tri-zone climate control and a rearview camera. Chrysler's exclusive Stow 'n Go seats, which fold down into storage compartments in the floor, remain a star attraction.

No, the low price is reflected in two key areas. First is interior design: This iteration of the Grand Caravan was designed about a decade ago, and the interior was last updated in 2011. Materials quality, surprisingly, is fine ? 2011 was the year Chrysler aimed to eliminate the cheap feel of its cabins ? but the look and feel is yesterday's news. The Grand Caravan's touchscreen doesn't get the wonderful UConnect interface found in other Chrysler products, and the interface it does get feels like it comes from the Stone Age. (A larger screen with a slightly better interface is due late in the model year.)

Second is the lack of refinement in the driving experience. The engine is pretty good: It's Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, here tuned for 283 horsepower. But the six-speed automatic transmission to which it is tied is guilty of the occasional rough shift, and the whole powertrain is noisy under full power. The EPA estimates the Grand Caravan's fuel economy at 20 mpg combined (17 city/25 highway). The ride is smooth enough, though the suspension doesn't deal with bad pavement as well as the competition. Other vans do a better job of soaking up the bumps, and they also steer and handle better, instilling more confidence in the van's ability to swerve out of harm's way than does the Grand Caravan. Crash-test scores, while still very respectable, also aren't quite as good as most other vans.

In terms of value for money, though, the Grand Caravan is difficult to beat. Dodge offers four trim levels: SE, SE Plus, SXT and GT. The SE is lavishly equipped, while the SE Plus adds a few items of interest to private owners (as opposed to the rental fleets that will buy the SE). The SXT adds more appearance and comfort features, while the GT is intended to deliver a sportier driving experience. It's the only trim level to offer advanced safety features, though such features are not nearly as advanced as those offered by competing minivans. Which one is best suited for your needs? Edmunds can help find the perfect 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan for you.

Edmunds attended a manufacturer-sponsored event, to which selected members of the press were invited, to facilitate this report.

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