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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan West Palm Beach

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The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan boasts a much, much nicer interior than previous models. Dodge certainly did listen to its critics. As a result of lending an ear to consumers, Dodge has made substantial efforts at improving overall cabin quality and making the interior easier to use for families, with improvements to its famed Stow 'n Go seats. The engine's also new and the suspension is revised. The 3.6-liter V-6 engine yields 283 horsepower and gets 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. All this comes with a six-speed multi-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual. This year's model earns the Grand Caravan a top spot against other competitors in this class.

Inside the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

Since most of the improvements to the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan were made to the inside, it's only fitting that we begin the review in the cabin. The new dash features low-gloss materials that wouldn?t surprise you to see in a high-end car. Indeed once you sit in he comfortable seats, you'll forget you?re in a minivan and think you've opted for a luxury vehicle. Another improvement over last year is that the Stow 'n Go second-row seats receive the one-touch folding feature. Dodge has also included a number of standard features like: tri-zone manual air conditioning, a CD stereo, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, an auxiliary input jack, 60/40 split folding third row seat, and steering wheel mounted audio controls. Optionsinclude automatic air conditioning, heated front and second-row seats, heated steering wheel, second and third row retractable sunshades, remote start, backseat entertainment system, and navigation system. Standard safety features include all-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, active front head restraints, side curtain airbags for all three rows, and an electronic stability system. Optional safety features include a blind spot monitoring system, power-adjustable pedals, a backup camera, and rear parking sensors.

'11 Dodge Grand Caravan Walkaround

Look at the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan from the side and you may think, if you're standing far away, that it looks a bit like the 2010 model, but the similarities end there. Dodge has recreated the Grand Caravan look, which is now much more aggressive. It boasts new headlights, a new front bumper and crosshair grille. Additionally, the back now bears the familiar ring of fire taillights. Stick with the standard features and you'll get 16-inch steel wheels with covers, heated side mirrors, and dual manual-sliding side doors - not too shabby. Options for the Dodge Grand Caravan include 16 or 17-inch aluminum rims, rain-sensing windshield wipers, power-sliding doors, fog lights and a power lift gate.

How the 2011 Grand Caravan Handles

Drivers are sure to enjoy the new, more powerful engine but the fact is, even if it does receive the Pentastar, it's still a minivan after all. Handling, overall, is good and what you would expect from a minivan. The stance has been lowered just a bit too, resulting in a driving experience that is closer to a sedan. But you just can?t escape the minivan feel because of its bulk. For a minivan, the Dodge Grand Caravan is surprisingly responsive. Additionally, it offers a pleasurable driving experience. 

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Lineup

The Dodge Grand Caravan is available in four trim levels - Express, Mainstreet, Crew and the R/T. The Express features a multifunction steering wheel, keyless entry, and Stow 'n Go second-row captain's chairs. Opt forthe Mainstreet and you'll gain power rear windows and body-color exterior trim. The Crew trim level includes three-zone automatic climate control, an infotainment system (with 30-gig hard drive), power sliding doors, a power driver's seat and adjustable pedals. The top-of-the-line R/T features 17-inch aluminum wheels, performance suspension, a nine-speaker 506-watt sound system, and body-color grille.

Conclusions

Dodge has made a substantial leap forward in style for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. Its interior is finally a competitor in the upscale minivan market. Actually its interior may make some families feel a little better about investing in a minivan, because it's more like a luxury car now rather than the old family hauler. Dodge has also managed to increase engine power without decreasing fuel economy. Stay up-to-date on all the latest news about this vehicle by visiting the official Dodge Grand Caravan website.