2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The real news regarding Dodge’s 2017 Grand Caravan is that there will be a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. A memo “leaked” from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) indicates the Grand Caravan, initially scheduled to be deleted from the Dodge lineup after 2016, will get an extended life to cover fleet sales here in the U.S. and fulfill orders from Canadian dealers while production of upscale Chrylser minis like the new Pacifica and redesigned Town & Country gear up for 2017. This useful Dodge is the most popular minivan sold in Canada, and FCA is doubtless leery of losing this market. The bad news for the Grand Caravan lineup is that this reprise is, as of now, temporary, and production will be limited to only enough units to cover the interim between late 2016 and early 2017.
The growing popularity of crossovers has led to speculation that the minivan’s days are numbered, but its passenger capacity, livable MSRP, and sheer practicality have since brought about a resurgence in minivan sales. Chrysler is usually credited with inventing the modern minivan, and Dodge’s Grand Caravan, the least expensive of FCA’s minivan offerings, has been a market staple since its inception for the 1987 model year.
The Grand Caravan will remain unchanged for 2017. It offers 5 doors and seating for 7 in 3 rows, with trims including the SE, SE Plus, SXT, SXT Plus, and the flagship R/T (Road/Track). All trims will be delivered only with front-wheel drive (FWD) and all will offer an impressive 143 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.
Powering the Grand Caravan is a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Mated to the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, the V6 puts out 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, while burning regular unleaded at an estimated 17 mpg city/25 highway/20 combined. One track test had the current Grand Caravan trotting from 0-60 mph in 8 seconds flat, which is about average for its class. Payload and towing capacity are maxed out at 1,540 pounds and 3,600 pounds, respectively. The Grand Caravan’s ride is far from plush, and handling on all trims other than the semi-sporty R/T tends to be lethargic.
Among the Grand Caravan’s unique features are the trademark Stow ‘N Go fold-in-floor second-row seating arrangement and an available power-folding third-row seat, which doubles over into a well beneath the rear cargo area for more efficient use of cargo space. Then there’s Chrysler’s available Bluetooth-integrated Uconnect infotainment and telematics technology, boasting a 6.5-inch touchscreen display. A pair of rear power-sliding doors, meanwhile, have a “gentle-close” feature that automatically pushes the doors back if they encounter an obstacle while closing.
The SE and SXT are typically equipped for the segment, boasting cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, dual-zone air conditioning, and a CD/MP3 player sporting 4 speakers and an auxiliary audio input. The Plus versions of these trims add such standard extras as upgraded upholstery, alloy wheels, 6 speakers, and satellite radio. Moving up to the premium-level R/T gets you leather seats, a performance-tuned suspension, remote engine start, and 9-speaker premium audio entertainment.
Noteworthy optional packages include a DVD/Blu-ray Entertainment System with 3 rear screens, including one dedicated to the third row. There’s also a Driver Convenience group for the SXT Plus and R/T that offers heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and sunshades over the third-row power windows. The R/T can be purchased with a Safety Sphere group that boasts rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alerts.
Aside from mandated safety features like airbags, standard safety equipment aboard all Grand Caravan iterations includes daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system, and rear height-adjustable headrests. Higher trims also offer standard front fog/driving lights and dusk-sensing headlights, with the R/T tossing in a remote antitheft alarm. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives this Dodge minivan 4 out of 5 stars for overall crashworthiness, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the current Grand Caravan its best score of Good on all tests other than the small-overlap frontal-offset category, where the minivan scores a lowest-possible Poor.
Look for the 2017 Grand Caravan to go up against the bestselling Honda Odyssey, as well as the Toyota Sienna and Kia Sedona.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear outboard seats · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Headlights: quad headlights
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 730 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 506 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear outboard seats · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 730 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
