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2000 Dodge Caravan Full Review
Date Published: 4/09/08
Also in the 2000 Dodge Caravan Review:
2000 Dodge Caravan Review
A new Sport model joins the lineup of Dodge's popular minivan for 2000, while air conditioning and dual sliding doors are now standard on the lowest-priced Caravan. Caravan shares its design with the Chrysler Town & Country and the Chrysler--formerly Plymouth--Voyager. All come in extended-length models, with Caravan and Voyager also offering regular-length versions. And all three will be redesigned for 2001, with fresh styling and new features, including two power sliding side doors and a power rear liftgate.
Base and SE Caravans come in both body lengths. LE, ES, and the new Sport are extended-length Grand models. Standard seating includes front buckets with second- and third-row benches. Second-row buckets are available, as are two integrated second-row child safety seats. All configurations seat seven. Two sliding side doors are standard, even on the base regular-length Caravan, where the driver-side slider had been optional.
Regular-length Caravans use a 4-cylinder engine or optional V6s of 3.0 and 3.3 liters. Grands get the 3.0 and 3.3, plus a 3.8-liter V6. The 4-cylinder comes with a 3-speed automatic transmission, V6s with a 4-speed automatic. ES models get the 3.8 and Chrysler's Autostick transmission with a separate gate for manual shifting. Front-wheel drive is standard. Traction control is standard on ESs and optional on 3.8-liter LEs.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional on LE and ES Grand Caravans and is standard on the Sport. The Sport also includes the 3.8 V6, load-levelling suspension, fog lights, and a rear spoiler. Antilock brakes are optional on base models, standard on other Caravans. AWD models have 4-wheel discs. Standard on ES models and optional on SE models are 17-inch wheels and tires, the largest on any minivan.
A $1500 option on Town & Country, Caravan, and Voyager is a dealer-installed rear-seat video entertainment system that includes a VCR, 6.4-inch liquid crystal display screen, headphones, and remote control.
Base and SE Caravans come in both body lengths. LE, ES, and the new Sport are extended-length Grand models. Standard seating includes front buckets with second- and third-row benches. Second-row buckets are available, as are two integrated second-row child safety seats. All configurations seat seven. Two sliding side doors are standard, even on the base regular-length Caravan, where the driver-side slider had been optional.
Regular-length Caravans use a 4-cylinder engine or optional V6s of 3.0 and 3.3 liters. Grands get the 3.0 and 3.3, plus a 3.8-liter V6. The 4-cylinder comes with a 3-speed automatic transmission, V6s with a 4-speed automatic. ES models get the 3.8 and Chrysler's Autostick transmission with a separate gate for manual shifting. Front-wheel drive is standard. Traction control is standard on ESs and optional on 3.8-liter LEs.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional on LE and ES Grand Caravans and is standard on the Sport. The Sport also includes the 3.8 V6, load-levelling suspension, fog lights, and a rear spoiler. Antilock brakes are optional on base models, standard on other Caravans. AWD models have 4-wheel discs. Standard on ES models and optional on SE models are 17-inch wheels and tires, the largest on any minivan.
A $1500 option on Town & Country, Caravan, and Voyager is a dealer-installed rear-seat video entertainment system that includes a VCR, 6.4-inch liquid crystal display screen, headphones, and remote control.
Competition
Chrysler started the minivan trend back in 1984, and they remain one of our Best Buys today. Though the competition has heated up, we still feel that the Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Voyager are two of the best you can buy. They offer all of the creature comforts in a pleasing package at a fair price. Our other Best Buy is the Honda Odyssey. It's a little bit smaller than the Chryslers, but more sporty to drive, and it has a super-convenient flip-and-fold-away rear seat.
Trailing at a close second are the Recommended Chevy Venture and Ford Windstar. Though these vans are comparably priced and offer loads of neat features, we feel they can't match the road manners of our Best Buys.
Trailing at a close second are the Recommended Chevy Venture and Ford Windstar. Though these vans are comparably priced and offer loads of neat features, we feel they can't match the road manners of our Best Buys.
News
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2000 Dodge Caravan Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration (3.8 liter) | Fuel economy |
| Ride | Wind noise |
| Passenger and cargo room | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The 4-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 models are underpowered price-leaders. The 3.3 V6 is okay in regular-length models, acceptable in Grands. The 3.8 is the best choice for easy passing power.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 3.6 |
The 4-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 models are underpowered price-leaders. The 3.3 V6 is okay in regular-length models, acceptable in Grands. The 3.8 is the best choice for easy passing power.
Fuel Economy
A test 3.8-liter Grand averaged 17.7 mpg. The 3.3 V6 is little if any thriftier, because it has to work that much harder, especially in the heavier Grand models.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
A test 3.8-liter Grand averaged 17.7 mpg. The 3.3 V6 is little if any thriftier, because it has to work that much harder, especially in the heavier Grand models.
Ride Quality
Controlled and not jarring, but surpassed in overall comfort by the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
Controlled and not jarring, but surpassed in overall comfort by the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey.
Steering/Handling/Braking
All Dodge/Chrysler minivans are maneuverable in town, responsive on curving roads, and stable on the highway.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
All Dodge/Chrysler minivans are maneuverable in town, responsive on curving roads, and stable on the highway.
Quietness
Caravan and Voyager are among the quieter minivans, but wind and road noise build as speed increases, and engines lack the silky "expensive" sound of the Honda and Toyota V6s.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Caravan and Voyager are among the quieter minivans, but wind and road noise build as speed increases, and engines lack the silky "expensive" sound of the Honda and Toyota V6s.
Controls
Unobstructed gauges and clearly marked, smooth-working switchgear. It's a bit of a reach to radio and climate controls, however, and turn-signal indicators are a bit out-of-the-way.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Unobstructed gauges and clearly marked, smooth-working switchgear. It's a bit of a reach to radio and climate controls, however, and turn-signal indicators are a bit out-of-the-way.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Entering and exiting is simply a matter of stepping in and out. Seats are firm and supportive.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Entering and exiting is simply a matter of stepping in and out. Seats are firm and supportive.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Roomy at every position. Third-row bench is a tad cramped but not uncomfortable. Ford, Toyota, Honda, and GM offer power sliding doors, but the Dodge/Chrysler minivans don't.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 6.4 |
Roomy at every position. Third-row bench is a tad cramped but not uncomfortable. Ford, Toyota, Honda, and GM offer power sliding doors, but the Dodge/Chrysler minivans don't.
Cargo Room
Grands have plenty even with all seats in, but regulars don't. Middle and rear seats are heavy to shift, but fold to form a flat deck that carries a 4x8-foot plywood sheet with the tailgate closed.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 9.3 |
Grands have plenty even with all seats in, but regulars don't. Middle and rear seats are heavy to shift, but fold to form a flat deck that carries a 4x8-foot plywood sheet with the tailgate closed.
Value within Class
Caravan and Voyager are Best Buys, but so is the Honda Odyssey, with the Toyota Sienna, Ford Windstar, and Chevrolet Venture also fine values. Competition for your minivan dollar, plus news that redesigned Caravans and Voyagers are due this fall, should help you negotiate a good deal.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 7 | 9 | 7 | 5.8 |
Caravan and Voyager are Best Buys, but so is the Honda Odyssey, with the Toyota Sienna, Ford Windstar, and Chevrolet Venture also fine values. Competition for your minivan dollar, plus news that redesigned Caravans and Voyagers are due this fall, should help you negotiate a good deal.
Total Score
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | ES AWD, 3.8 Autostick | Class Average |
| 52 | 63 | 62 | 54.4 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 39 | |
| Average Score | 54 | |
| High Score | 65 |
2000 Dodge Caravan Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 05/24/2000
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Regular length Base 4-door van, FWD | $19,565 | $17,752 | $615 |
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| Grand Base 4-door van, FWD | $22,290 | $20,205 | $615 |
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| Regular length SE 4-door van, FWD | $23,525 | $21,237 | $615 |
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| Grand SE 4-door van, FWD | $24,520 | $22,168 | $615 |
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| Grand Sport 4-door van, AWD | $28,245 | $25,446 | $615 |
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| Grand LE 4-door van, FWD | $27,635 | $24,909 | $615 |
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| Grand LE 4-door van, AWD | $30,810 | $27,703 | $615 |
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| Grand ES 4-door van, FWD | $29,845 | $26,854 | $615 |
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| Grand ES 4-door van, AWD | $32,450 | $29,146 | $615 |
Price note: AWD denotes all-wheel drive. FWD denotes front-wheel drive.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
regular length Base
Powertrain
2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 3-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, sliding driver-side door, 5-passenger seating, cloth reclining front bucket seats, 3-passenger second row bench seat, cupholders, variable intermittent wipers, variable intermittent rear wiper/washer, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, front map lights, visor mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Dual outside mirrors, 205/75R14 tires, wheel covers.
Grand Base adds to regular length Base:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front air conditioning, 7-passenger seating, front bucket seats, passenger-side underseat storage, 2-passenger second row bench seat, folding 3-passenger rear bench seat, rear floor silencer.
SE adds to Grand Base:
Powertrain
3.3-liter V6 engine.
Safety
Antilock brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering column, cruise control, 7-passenger seating w/third row bench seat, front seat cargo net, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, windshield wiper de-icer, deluxe sound insulation, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
215/65R15 tires, 4-wheel disc brakes, load-leveling suspension.
Sport adds to SE:
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, permanent all-wheel drive.
Safety
4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deep-tinted glass, fog lights, rear spoiler, load-leveling suspension.
LE adds to SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone manual climate control, 8-way power driver seat w/manual lumbar adjustment, overhead console (sunglass storage, trip computer, compass, outside temperature indicator), AM/FM/cassette w/CD changer controls and Infinity sound system, remote keyless entry, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deep-tinted glass, AWD models add: permanent all-wheel drive, 3.8-liter V6 engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, load-leveling suspension.
ES adds to LE:
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, Autostick 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, automatic day/night rearview mirror and driver-side mirror, universal garage door opener.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, rear spoiler, sport suspension, full-size spare tire, 215/60R17 tires, alloy wheels, AWD models add: permanent all-wheel drive, 4-wheel disc brakes, load-leveling suspension, 215/65R16 tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Pkg. 25T/26T/28T
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w/2.4-liter engine
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$1,275
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$1,084
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w/3.0- or 3.3-liter engine
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$1,275
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$1,084
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Air conditioning, 7-passenger seating, underseat storage drawer, rear floor silencer.
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Value Plus V6 Group
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Base
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$1,170
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$995
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Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power mirrors and windows, power door locks, deluxe interior door trim. Regular length Base requires Pkg. 25T/26T/28T
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Sport Pkg. 25E/28E
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SE
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$1,205
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$1,024
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, bodyside moldings, rear spoiler, deep-tinted glass, heavy-duty suspension, stabilizer bars, 215/65R16 tires.
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Sport Pkg. 25N/28N
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SE
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$2,650
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$2,253
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Pkg. 25E/28E plus quad bucket seats, 8-way power driver seat w/manual lumbar support, upgraded upholstery, overhead console w/trip computer, second row reading lights.
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Pkg. 29N
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Sport
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$1,445
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$1,228
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Quad bucket seats, 8-way power driver seat w/manual lumbar support, upgraded upholstery, overhead console w/trip computer, second row reading lights.
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Value Plus Group
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LE
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$1,235
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$1,050
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Rear air conditioning, rear heater, 7-passenger seating w/quad bucket seats.
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Value Plus Group, ES
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ES
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$1,320
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$1,122
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Rear air conditioning, rear heater, 7-passenger seating w/quad bucket seats, theft-deterrent system w/alarm.
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Climate Group II
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Base
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$450
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$383
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Deep-tinted glass. Requires option pkg.
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Value Plus Climate Group
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SE
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$450
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$383
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Deep-tinted glass, wiper de-icer.
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Climate Group III
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Grand SE
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$780
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$663
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Sport, Grand SE w/Sport Pkg. 25E/28E
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$715
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$608
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SE w/Sport Pkg. 25N/28N
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$520
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$442
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Rear air conditioning and heater with dual zone controls, deep-tinted glass (SE), overhead console w/trip computer.
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Loading Group
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SE, LE FWD
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$195
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$166
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Full-size spare tire, heavy load/firm ride suspension. SE requires option pkg.
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Trailer Tow Prep Group
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Grand SE FWD, LE FWD
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$435
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$370
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LE AWD
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$365
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$310
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SE w/Sport Pkg., Sport
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$300
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$255
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ES
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$175
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$149
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Loading Group plus trailer wiring harness, heavy-duty alternator, battery, radiator, brakes, and transmission oil cooler. Grand SE FWD requires option pkg.
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Wheel/Handling Group
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LE FWD
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$510
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$434
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Front and rear stabilizer bars, heavy-duty suspension, 215/65R16 tires, alloy wheels.
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Powertrain |
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3.0-liter V6 engine
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reg. length Base
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$800
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$680
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Requires 4-speed automatic transmission, option pkg. Not available in California, New York, or Massachusetts.
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3.3-liter V6 engine
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reg. length Base
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$970
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$825
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Grand Base
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$170
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$145
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Regular length Base requires option pkg., 4-speed automatic transmission.
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3.8-liter engine w/traction control
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LE
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$510
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$434
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4-speed automatic transmission
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reg. length Base
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$200
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$170
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Requires V6 engine.
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Traction control
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FWD LE
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$175
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$149
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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Base
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$565
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$480
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Two integrated child seats
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SE, Sport, LE, ES
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$225
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$191
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Base
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$235
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$200
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Includes reclining middle bench seat and integrated child seats. Base SWB and SE require option pkg.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Convenience Group I
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Base
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$435
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$370
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Cruise control, tilt steering column, power mirrors. Requires option pkg.
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Convenience Group II
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Base
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$750
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$638
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Convenience Group I plus power door locks. Requires option pkg.
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Convenience Group III
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Base
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$1,120
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$952
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Convenience Group II, plus power door locks, power windows and rear quarter vent windows. Requires option pkg. NA AWD.
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Convenience Group IV
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SE, Sport
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$240
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$204
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Remote keyless entry, illuminated entry, delay-off headlights. SE requires option pkg.
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Convenience Group V
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SE, Sport
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$390
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$332
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LE, ES
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$150
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$128
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Convenience Group IV (SE) plus theft-deterrent system w/alarm. Requires option pkg.
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Air conditioning
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regular length Base
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$860
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$731
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Sliding driver-side rear door
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reg. length Base
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$595
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$506
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Requires option pkg.
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Rear defogger
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Base
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$195
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$166
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Includes heated outside mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer.
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AM/FM/cassette/CD
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LE
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$310
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$264
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SE, Sport
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$720
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$612
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Requires option pkg. Includes 10-speaker Infinity sound system.
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Value Plus Audio Group
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SE, Sport
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$720
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$612
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player w/10-speaker Infinity sound system.
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7-passenger seating
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regular length Base
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$375
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$319
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2-passenger middle bench seat, 3-passenger rear bench seat.
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7-passenger seating w/quad bucket seats
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SE, Sport
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$695
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$591
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Front and middle reclining bucket seats, 3-passenger reclining rear bench seat with headrests.
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7-passenger seating w/quad buckets and integrated child seat
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SE, Sport, LE, ES
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$820
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$697
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SE w/Pkg. 25N.28N, LE/ES w/Value Plus Group
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$125
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$106
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Leather upholstery
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LE
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$890
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$757
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ES
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$1,245
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$1,058
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ES includes power passenger seat. Requires Climate Control Group III and 7-passenger seating w/quad bucket seats.
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Heated front seats
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ES
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$250
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$213
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Requires leather upholstery.
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Smoker's Group
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ES, Grand Base, LE, SE, Sport, regular length Base
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$20
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$17
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Cigarette lighter, ashtrays.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Load-leveling suspension
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LE FWD, ES FWD
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$290
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$247
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Roof rack
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Base, SE, Sport, LE, ES
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$215
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$183
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Body-colored roof rack
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ES
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$260
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$221
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Engine block heater
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ES, Grand Base, LE, SE, Sport, regular length Base
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$35
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$30
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Candy-apple-red metallic paint
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SE, LE, ES
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$200
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$170
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White-pearl paint
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ES
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$200
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$170
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Full-size spare tire
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Base, SE, LE
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$110
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$94
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15-inch alloy wheels
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SE w/option pkg.
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$415
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$353
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16-inch alloy wheels
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LE
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$415
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$353
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SE w/option pkg., Sport
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$265
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$225
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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17-inch alloy wheels
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SE
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$475
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$404
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Includes 215/60R17 tires. Requires Sport Pkg. 25N/28N.
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2000 Dodge Caravan Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Dodge Caravan 4-door van |
| Wheelbase, in. | 119.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 199.6 |
| Overall Width, in. | 76.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 68.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3836 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 168.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 40.0 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 39.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | sohc V6 | ohv V6 | ohv V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.4 /148 | 3.0 /181 | 3.3 /202 | 3.8 /231 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 150 @ 5200 | 150 @ 5200 | 158 @ 4850 | 180 @ 4400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 167 @ 4000 | 176 @ 4000 | 203 @ 3250 | 240 @ 3200 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 3-speed automatic | 20/26 | --/-- | --/-- | --/-- |
| 4-speed automatic | --/-- | 19/26 | 18/24 | 17/24 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Dodge Caravan 4-door van | Dodge Caravan 4-door van |
| Front Impact, Driver | NA | NA |
| Front Impact, Passenger | NA | NA |
| Side Impact, Driver | NA | NA |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | NA | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA, Canada
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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