Flip the second row bucket and third row bench seats on the Dodge Grand Caravan, and find out just how masterfully easy it is to put the seats into the floor, leaving a completely flat surface from rear of the minivan to the front row seats. The Stow ‘n Go task literally can be done with one hand, and it takes only a matter of seconds to accomplish. Other than that minivan first, the list of wonders on this vehicle tallies more than 15 new features for 2005. Another neat treat: the reclining third row seat back moves up to 39 degrees, and that’s a welcome accommodation for passengers.

A driver-side inflatable knee blocker (think airbag) ranks as another minivan first. The safety attribute list also includes three-row protective coverage via side curtain airbags, and a rear parking assist. Quiet steel, a special material used in the recessed floor, reduces vibration and road noise. Wind noise is pretty well quashed, too, via triple door seals, a spiraled antenna, and an aerodynamic configured roof rack. Inside the Grand Caravan, every control is within easy reach, including an overhead console that includes buttons for opening/closing the side doors and rear lift-gate. The key fob also provides buttons for auto open/close of the side doors and lift-gate. Grand Caravan, powered by a 6-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, earns mile per gallon estimates of 18 city/ 25 highway. Grand Caravan is a versatile marvel. MSRP is $26,505.