Dodge

Dodge Grand Caravan

Price $27,995 – $41,295
Fuel consumption 7.9 – 12.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
Canada’s best-selling minivan celebrates its 30th birthday in 2014, and flaunts it by adding a special 30th Anniversary version to its line-up. The rest of the Grand Caravan’s comprehensive range is back: CVP (Canada Value Package), SE, SE Plus, SXT, SXT Plus, Crew, Crew Plus and R/T. All but the CVP feature the segment-exclusive Stow ’n Go seats in the middle row. All versions are powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (283 horsepower), teamed with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 78%
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 10/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Very roomy
  • Engine well adapted to the vehicle
  • Multiple storage spaces
  • Guaranteed versatility
  • Respectable handling

Cons

  • High fuel consumption
  • No all-wheel drive
  • Onerous Town & Country
  • Reliability is a work in progress
  • Sensitive to cross-winds

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