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Dodge reinvents its famous minivan once again.
With all the attractive features on the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, there’s no doubt that you’ll have peace of mind, whether you’re manning the wheel or relaxing in the third row. From entertainment to safety, Dodge again proves that it has your best interests in mind.
The Dodge Grand Caravan seats seven passengers and comes in two trim levels – SE and SXT. The SE is equipped with a 3.3-liter Overhead Valve (OHV) V6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers the best mileage of any minivan – an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The SE features heated power exterior mirrors, air conditioning, tinted windows and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 capability. The SE trim also includes Stow ’n Go® seating with second-row folding bucket seats and a third-row bench with fold-in-floor capability. At the top stands the Grand Caravan SXT with its 3.8-liter V6 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The uconnect multimedia system incorporates six speakers with the AM/FM/CD player and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Everyone is sure to be comfortable with three-zone temperature control plus an eight-way power driver’s seat.
For the very best of this year’s Caravan, check out the SXT 25th Anniversary Edition, complete with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated second-row seats and leather-trimmed bucket seats.
With an MSRP starting at $24,710, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan gives you plenty of space, comfort and convenience. If you assumed that style was not an option in a minivan, think again. As Autobytel writes, “Leaner and more contemporary than the minivan it replaces, the Grand Caravan…hides the sliding door track better than almost any other minivan.” While other minivans tend to use a steeper and sweeping exterior shape, the Grand Caravan sets itself apart by embracing its classic design.
The most irresistible aspect of the newest Grand Caravan, without a doubt, is its ingeniously designed interior. Engineers at Dodge know what minivan drivers and passengers want, from better entertainment options to safety features. As U.S. News and World Report notes, the Grand Caravan’s interior is “versatile, innovative and jam-packed with family-friendly features.” Perfect for both young and adult passengers are the Stow ’n Go® and Swivel ’n Go® seats. Stow ’n Go seating allows the chairs to fold into the floor for more cargo space while the Swivel ’n Go option lets second-row passengers rotate to face third-row riders. If this prompts a good card game or two, just pop up the collapsible table in between the second and third rows. There are lots of cubbies and holders to handle what you bring along, and luggage is sure to have a secure spot within the 143.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, the 82.6 cubic feet behind the second-row and the 32.3 cubic feet in the way back.
Less-than-perfect protection was not an option when Dodge designed this family-friendly Grand Caravan. As expected, the minivan has earned rave reviews for its safety features. The federal government awarded the van five stars in both front and side-impact tests, and four stars in rollover protection. As About.com writes, “When it comes to safety, the Grand Caravan doesn’t fool around: Electronic stability control, antilock brakes, front-seat torso airbags and three-row side-curtain airbags are all standard.”
Offering security, as well as style, the newest lineup of Grand Caravans has everything you need as both driver and passenger. So bring along the whole family and pile in for a test drive – no one will be disappointed!
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