In 1984, Chrysler Group released a vehicle that would change the American highways and byways forever.  This vehicle became so revolutionary that it practically created a segment and has spawned numerous imitators during its long life.  There is simply no denying the multi purpose properties that a minivan holds and when the Dodge Grand Caravan came on to the industry scene nearly 30 years ago, families knew they had a go-to ride.  But times have changed and in a world where there are more SUVs on the road than anything else, the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan must prove that the minivan is still the ultimate family machine.

Riding on the fifth generation front wheel drive platform that spawned the original 1984 model, the Grand Caravan was extensively massaged for the 2011 model year.  The current generation may have debuted in 2008, but Chrysler LLC’s recent “rebirth” has breathed new life into the van.  The most important change can be found under the hood as well as its suspenders.  The changes to both of Chrysler’s minivans, the Grand Caravan and the Town&Country should help the other member of the Big Three return to glory.
For our adventure with the Grand Caravan, we tested a 2011 Crew.   Riding on the same 121.2 inch wheelbase as all other Chrysler minivans, the Crew features such standard equipment as power sliding passenger doors, remote entry and engine start, Satellite radio with a 30 GB hard drive and touch screen control, and handsome 17 inch wheels.  Base MSRP for the Crew is $28,695 and includes the 2011’s newest addition: the all-new Pentastar V6.  To go along with the Grand Caravan’s new found power, our tester was equipped with options such as heated second row seats, the rear seat entertainment center with remote control, GPS navigation and a power lift gate.  With options and destination charge, the Bright Silver Metallic test van carried a MSRP of $34,890.  That price undercuts a similarly equipped 2011 Nissan Quest that we tested not too long ago by $5,000.

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