Dodge sells about 350,000 Caravans yearly, and after a one-week test drive there is no question as to why this minivan is so popular. The newest Grand Caravan – the EX model – packs a wallop: easy ingress/egress, uncluttered interior design, removable center floor console, and removable rear seats. Grand Caravan EX makes transporting cargo a breeze. Load the minivan via the power up/down liftgate or via both key fob-activated power-slide doors after removing the second row and third row bucket seats in three easy steps. (The task is so simple that removing and installing the four seats doesn’t require reading the owner’s manual.) Grand Caravan EX is powered by a 215 horsepower V6, the most powerful engine in its segment. With the standard four-speed automatic transmission, the front wheel drive Grand Caravan provides miles per gallon fuel estimates of 18 city/24 highway. Standard fare includes 4-wheel disc brakes, rear window defroster, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette/CD, rear seatback grocery bag hooks, and 12-volt power outlets. There is one really noticeable irritation: the poor design of the pull-out cupholder tray. (It’s a sure bet that any can or cup will spill its contents before even leaving the driveway.) Suggested base price is $26,135.