Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews 2013

The competition has heated up in this class for 2011 with lots of updates and redesigns, but I don't think Grand Caravan has anything to be nervous about. Its blend of comfort, utility, and value are tough to beat.

Dodge's trump card of best-in-class cargo flexibility remains in play thanks to its Stow 'n Go seating.

The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is an example of this: a perfectly good van that offers the price, safety ratings and features that today’s families want.

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan receives praise for its large interior, innovative seating arrangement and wide array of kid-distracting gadgets. Still, most reviewers find its restyled appearance unexceptional.

In addition to an underpowered base engine, its interior is marked by poor material quality and some confusing controls.

The Dodge Caravan is practical and kid-friendly, but with subpar performance and interior materials, it may leave parents wanting more.

On the road, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan delivers the same familiar performance. The soft suspension makes the ride pretty cozy, giving the impression that you're sitting in your living room.

Life inside the Grand Caravan SXT is tailor-made for modern families. There are plenty of storage compartments and the interior layout is designed to accommodate multiple occupants at once (up to seven).

The minivan is the one and only do-it-all, carry-it-all vehicle on the road. And, as I write these lines, no other minivan can come close versatility-wise to the Grand Caravan.

The greatest argument for buying a Grand Caravan, however, is found inside and is called Stow ’n Go.

While the Dodge Grand Caravan has a boxy design that maximizes interior space, the minivan is nowhere near stylish.

If the main purpose of a minivan is to haul cargo first and people second, checking out the competition may not be a bad idea.

If its lackluster exterior styling isn't a put-off, there is much to like about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan.

All 2009 Grand Caravans receive an updated braking system, larger nine-inch DVD screens, and perforated leather seating with French-seamed stitching.

The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is the latest example of a fundamentally sound idea that continues to resonate with families on the go, more than 25 years after its introduction.

While not much has changed on the outside, its plasticky, creaky cabin is much-improved, and a more powerful and refined engine together give this family hauler a fresher feel.

Halfway through the usual minivan life cycle, the Dodge suddenly seems more boxy than ever. It has its benefits, mostly in a glassy, airy cockpit with great outward visibility.