Dodge

With 35 new or improved features, the Grand Caravan isn't just a practical vehicle, it also has the right mix to be "family rooms on wheels," with something for everyone to enjoy.

Powertrain choices include a new 4.0-liter V6 aluminum engine mated to a new six-speed transaxle that produces 251 hp, a 3.8-liter V6 aluminum engine mated to a new six-speed transaxle that produces 197 hp or a 3.3-liter flex-fuel-capable V6 aluminum engine mated to a four-speed transaxle that produces 175 hp. The varied powertrain options provide a pleasant driving experience in a variety of conditions.

The Grand Caravan offers a minivan-first six-speed transaxle. The new six-speed automatic transaxle is derived from the Chrysler Group's proven four-speed transaxle. The six-speed transaxle's higher numerical first gear launches the minivan more briskly than a four- or five-speed transaxle. It also provides smaller steps between ratios, which means the engine speed changes less with each shift and makes the shifts feel smoother.