Even though its last full makeover was in 2008, the front wheel drive Dodge Grand Caravan remains a workhorse. Families, coast-to-coast travelers, and daily commuters are among this minivan’s loyalists. There are plenty of reasons why the Grand Caravan is the best-selling minivan. For starters, the second-row/third row Stow ‘n Go requires a single hand to convert seating to a cargo floor. If all seats are needed, there’s still the second row in-floor stow bins. The Grand Caravan is offered in 4 versions: AVP, SE, SXT, and R/T. A value-priced Plus Package of popular features is offered on SE and SXT models as a new-for-2015 option.
Powering the Grand Caravan is a 3.6-liter V6 producing 283 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 260 pounds-feet of torque at 4400 rpm. The engine mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This 121.2-inch wheelbase minivan’s cargo maximum is more than 143 cubic feet. There’s 83.3 cubic feet behind the second row seats. If all three seats are in place, there’s still 33 cubic feet behind the third row. Grand Caravan has all sorts of handy features, like third-row tailgate seating, three- zone automatic temperature control, power liftgate, left and right side power sliding doors, and a remote start system. Grand Caravan R/T collects estimated mpg of 17 city/25 highway and carries a MSRP of $29,995.