New 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at Waldorf Dodge Ram for Alexandria, VA

If you have looked out the window of your house onto the street or road then we know that you have definitely seen a Dodge Grand Caravan out there because those minivans are everywhere! People really like this minivan because of its powerful engine and very affordable price. For the 2017 model year the Grand Caravan gets a revised trim line that now consists of the following trims: SE, SE Plus, SXT and GT. The vehicle also now comes with a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen radio/rearview camera. Keep reading to learn more about the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan and how the fabulous minivan could be exactly what you may want to purchase for your next vehicle!

Under the Grand Caravan's Hood

The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine. This engine produces 283 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm. With gasoline this engine provides up to 25 miles per gallon (mpg) highway and 17 mpg city. When E85 is put into this minivan's fuel tank then you will get up to 18 mpg highway and 12 mpg city. The vehicle's engine provides smooth power and is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Dodge Grand Caravan's optional towing package allows a driver to haul up to 3,600 pounds worth of stuff behind the vehicle.

Design of Dodge Grand Caravan

The base trim of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is the SE. This minivan comes with seventeen-inch wheel covers and remote keyless entry. There is both front and rear air conditioning in this minivan. The driver will like the Grand Caravan's tilt/telescoping steering wheel. The six-speaker audio system provides steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The windows and locks are power ones. There are storage bins in front of the second-row seats that are hidden in the floor. Getting the SXT trim will provide you with the Stow 'n Place roof rack, a power-sliding liftgate and doors, seventeen-inch alloy wheels and a powered driver's seat. The SXT trim also offers a Driver's Convenience Group which adds many features like rear swiveling reading lamps, ambient overhead lighting, Uconnect voice command, a garage door opener, second- and third-row side-window shades, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone air conditioning and overhead consoles. If you are interested in having a Uconnect hands-free package for this vehicle then that is available. What is also available is a DVD entertainment system to help keep the passengers in the rear seats occupied while on any long drives.

Does the minivan offer tri-zone air conditioning?

Yes, it offers tri-zone air conditioning. That is when purchased with the Driver's Convenience Group that the SXT trim offers.

Can you use E85 to power this minivan?

Yes, you can do that. E85 provides up to 18 mpg highway.

How much will my payment be on a new vehicle?

That varies from person to person and car to car, but we've got a great payment calculator tool that can give you an estimate as to how much you will pay. To try it out, click here!

Conclusions

As indicated above the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan comes with a standard rearview camera. The vehicle also comes with electronic traction and stability controls. As for airbags you will have many types of airbags for different types of impacts that include front, front-side and full-length side. If you get the minivan in the available GT trim then you can get the vehicle with a Safety Sphere Group which includes a blind-spot monitor, rear parking sensors and rear cross-traffic detection. Daytime running lights are standard. Come down to Waldorf Dodge RAM at your earliest convenience. We would like you to check out our inventory. We look forward to seeing you here at our dealership!