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The Dodge Caravan has been around for a long time. As the minivan market has grown increasingly competitive in the last decade, the Grand Caravan has stayed with the top of the pack.  2010 Dodge Grand Caravan's unique cargo and entertainment features give it a competitive advantage in the minivan class. Families go crazy over this Dodge model, especially because those entertainment features will make for peaceful family trips. The Grand Caravan and its Chrysler Town & Country twin is actually the last remaining minivan offered by an American automaker. This is somewhat fitting, because, after all, the Grand Caravan was practically the minivan-originator. For 2010, the Grand Caravan is offered in two trim levels, SE and SXT, with a long list of interior, exterior and mechanical options. The Grand Caravan offers two rare safety features for the minivan segment. One is a blind spot warning system that notifies drivers of passing vehicles using icons in the side mirrors and a driver-selected audible chime. The other is a rear cross-path warning system that alerts the driver to oncoming traffic while backing out of a parking space. MSRP for 2010 is $21,800 - $26,730. The Grand Caravan has an EPA fuel economy of 24 mpg Hwy, and17 mpg City.

Grand Caravan Power

For power, SE models get the standard 3.3-liter V6. Paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, this engine makes 175 horsepower. The standard engine on SXT models is a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6, and it's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The third engine offers the most power, and takes the Grand caravan from a subpar performing vehicle to a minivan with great acceleration, passing power, and handling - it's an optional 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 and available  for the SXT only. It's teamed with the six-speed transmission, and it brings with it a sport-tuned suspension.

Design of the 2010 Grand Caravan

The '10 Dodge Grand Caravan is boxy, but it's attractive in an SUV kind of way. The hood is less fairly flat, and it bears character lines. The grille is very upright, making the Dodge crosshair grille look like that of a Dodge truck, especially in chrome. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard, but the optional five-spoke 17s look better. The Grand Caravan is the second largest minivan on the market, smaller than only the Nissan Quest.

Dodge Minivan Cabin

The Caravan's important interior feature is Stow 'n Go seating. This system enables owners to fold both the second- and third-row seats into the floor, or flip the third-row split bench completely rearward to provide tailgate seating. The 2010 Grand Caravan may not be a leader in handling and performance, but its cabin design makes up for that all. One interesting option is Swivel 'n Go seating, which offers second-row captain's chairs that turn 180 degrees to face the third row. These seats are also more comfortable than the standard Stow 'n Go middle buckets. Numerous entertainment options are also available. A three-zone video entertainment system allows front, middle and rear-seat passengers to view or listen to separate entertainment sources, and passengers can enjoy Sirius Backseat TV as an available option.

'10 Dodge Grand Caravan Levels

Dodge Grand Caravan SE ($23,530) comes with Stow 'n Go as standard. Also standard on the SE are cloth upholstery, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, heated power mirrors, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, conversation mirror, and P225/65R16 tires on steel wheels with wheel covers. Options exclusive to the SE start with Quick Order Package 24G ($1770) with tri-zone manual climate controls (including rear controls), tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, compass, and alloy wheels. The tri-zone manual climate controls are offered separately in a Climate Group ($995).The Popular Equipment Group ($1495) adds power-adjustable pedals, power-sliding rear doors, and a power rear liftgate. UConnect Tunes ($725) comes with a 30-gigabyte hard-drive radio, six-disc CD changer, two additional speakers, and a USB connection. An Entertainment Group ($1395) includes a rear DVD entertainment system with a single nine-inch screen and Sirius satellite radio.

 Grand Caravan SXT ($27,825) includes three-zone manual climate control with rear-seat controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, power-adjustable pedals, power sliding rear doors, Sirius satellite radio, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, 115-volt power outlet, fog lights, roof rack, overhead storage, pinpoint LED lighting, and alloy wheels. The 250-hp 4.0-liter V6 ($630) is optional. Other SXT options include Quick Order Package 28L ($2365) with leather upholstery, heated first and second-row seats, power passenger seat, power rear liftgate, vehicle information center, additional interior lights, rechargeable/removable flashlight, bright bodyside moldings, sport suspension, and P225/65R17 tires. The Premium Group ($1995) includes tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear controls), third-row power-folding seat, nine-speaker 506-watt Infinity audio system, UConnect Phone wireless link, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing wipers. The Security Group ($1425) adds rear-obstacle detection, Dodge's new Rear Cross Path and Blind Spot Monitoring systems, UConnect Phone, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and automatic headlights. The Family Value Group ($695) includes a removable center console, sunshades for second and third row, and remote engine starting. The SXT Entertainment Group 2 ($2200) comes with a rear DVD entertainment system with two nine-inch rear screens, a six-disc CD changer, USB connection, UConnect Tunes, and a rearview camera. With rear DVD entertainment, customers can order Sirius Backseat TV ($495).

Conclusions

The Dodge Grand Caravan is an elongated version of the now-defunct Caravan, America's original minivan and one of Dodge's biggest success stories in recent decades. Like its sibling, the Chrysler Town & Country, the Grand Caravan has long offered roominess, versatility and value -- especially for growing families with lots of kids and cargo to haul around. It may not be the best handling minivan or highest quality interior, but its features and ease of use make it a top runner in the market. It also has plenty of available safety features including a rear view camera and standard side curtain airbags and makes busy family life one step easier in every day life. For further research read a 2010 Grand Caravan review by Motortrend.

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