Dodge Grand Caravan
Having redefined the family car in the 1980s, the Dodge Grand Caravan is still one of the most popular minivans on the Canadian market. It rests on the same platform as the Chrysler Town & Country and the Volkswagen Routan. These three vehicles also feature the same drivetrain: a 3.6L V6 that delivers 282 hp and 260 lbs.-ft. of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Dodge Grand Caravan
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$527/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,6 l V6 |
| Power | 283 hp @ 6,400 rpm (211 kW) |
| Torque | 260 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Minivan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 737 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 237 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | optional |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/65R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/65R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,151 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,725 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,666 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,646 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 2,046 kg (4,511 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 934 l and 4,072 l |
| Fuel tank | 76 l (17 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |