The multimedia system that consists of a CD and DVD player, a hard drive, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and navigation is handy, but the touchscreen menus suffer from a lack of logic. For example, there’s no physical button to access the navigation system, but if you cycle though the other features, you’ll eventually find a button marked NAV on the top right corner of the screen. It works, of course, but it’s not very intuitive.
Our Grand Caravan Crew model lists for $33,995 and includes alloy wheels, fog lamps, three-zone climate control, power-adjustable pedals, a power driver’s seat and a trip computer. We’re also treated to several options, including rear-seat DVD, power-operated side doors and hatch, a heated steering wheel and heated 2nd-row seats that boosts the final tally to $40,170.
But the Dodge seems to benefit from year-long rebates, and as we’re writing these lines, the Crew model gets a $6,000 instant discount which means it actually ends up costing about $34K. That’s an excellent deal.
On a base Grand Caravan SE, you get $7,000 off, which means it starts at just $21K. We’d choose the SXT with the Stow ‘n Go, however, which would cost just under $25,000 with the current rebates. No wonder the Grand Caravan is among the bestselling vehicles in Canada.
When you compare all minivans, there are a couple of other models that offer a better ride, more refinement and slightly better fuel economy. However, for those young parents who really need one and have to balance a tight budget, the Grand Caravan, at least in its simplest trim levels, is a no-brainer.
Our Grand Caravan Crew model lists for $33,995 and includes alloy wheels, fog lamps, three-zone climate control, power-adjustable pedals, a power driver’s seat and a trip computer. We’re also treated to several options, including rear-seat DVD, power-operated side doors and hatch, a heated steering wheel and heated 2nd-row seats that boosts the final tally to $40,170.
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| The multimedia system that consists of a CD and DVD player, a hard drive, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and navigation is handy. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
But the Dodge seems to benefit from year-long rebates, and as we’re writing these lines, the Crew model gets a $6,000 instant discount which means it actually ends up costing about $34K. That’s an excellent deal.
On a base Grand Caravan SE, you get $7,000 off, which means it starts at just $21K. We’d choose the SXT with the Stow ‘n Go, however, which would cost just under $25,000 with the current rebates. No wonder the Grand Caravan is among the bestselling vehicles in Canada.
When you compare all minivans, there are a couple of other models that offer a better ride, more refinement and slightly better fuel economy. However, for those young parents who really need one and have to balance a tight budget, the Grand Caravan, at least in its simplest trim levels, is a no-brainer.
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