2006 Dodge Caravan: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

America's best-selling minivan is built from the same design as Chrysler's Town & Country. Caravan comes as a regular-length model or as the extended-length Grand Caravan. Both offer SE and SXT trim and have seven-passenger seating. The regular-length SE is available with a 150-hp 4-cyl engine or a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6. Regular-length SXT and Grand SE come with the 180-hp V6. Grand SXT has a 205-hp 3.8-liter V6. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission. Traction control is standard on Grand SXT, unavailable elsewhere. No antiskid system is offered. ABS is standard on Grands, optional on regular-length SXTs. A driver knee airbag is standard on all, and curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows are available for all but the 4-cyl SE. Standard on the Grand SXT is Dodge's Stow 'n Go 2nd- and 3rd-row seats that fold into floorwells. With the seats raised, the wells provide storage space. Other available features include power sliding side doors, power liftgate, power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, navigation system, and wireless cell phone link. Newly available is an AM/FM/DVD radio that plays CDs and DVD Audio discs.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as the family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.

Our Best Buys include Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended pick is Toyota Sienna.

Kia Sedona is new or significantly redesigned.