2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $21,930 - $27,140
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. See if the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SXT |
| Arrival Date: | 10/11/2007 |
| Engine: | ohv V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door van |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 26,895 |
| Price as Tested: | 31,155 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3980 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4382 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 402 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 28.828 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.07 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Exterior Paint; Customer Preferred Package 25K; Dual DVD Entertainment System; Power Liftgate
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
Sensible design is its own reward. Exhibit A: the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. More than a box on wheels -- though happily it's that, too -- this people mover goes down the road with surprising verve, responding accurately to every driver input. Some "performance" cars don't do that. Sure, its cornering limits are modest, but that's no knock. Load it with family and luggage, move around inside, have a little dough left over after your monthly payment, and reap the rewards of a device that efficiently and comfortably delivers exactly what it promises.
Damon Bell
The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna may better Dodge's new Caravan and its Chrysler Town and Country sibling in terms of overall refinement. But Caravan's unparalleled cargo versatility, family-friendly functionality, and loads of thoughtful, exclusive available features keep it at the head of the minivan class.
Ed Piotrowski
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan doesn't leapfrog its import rivals in any one area. What it does do is blend versatility, comfort, and a solid features mix at reasonable prices. That's what makes it a Best Buy in a class of vehicles that becoming more irrelevant almost on a daily basis.
Jack Stewart
Grand Caravan offers the space of a rolling great room, yet is maneuverable and gets reasonable fuel economy.
Rick Cotta
Feature-laden and dynamically capable, the Grand Caravan disappoints only in its selection of interior materials--something that's partially addressed in its ritzier Town & Country sibling. As a result, it lacks the apparent polish of top rivals like the Honda Odyssey, but is second to none in utility, versatility, and innovative, family-friendly features.
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