Dodge remains its new product start with the new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, a minivan with the generating characteristics of a efficiency automobile � and a little bit of mind-set.
"At Dodge, we believe that just because a motorist needs the adaptability of a minivan doesn't mean that the practical knowledge has to be dull," said Rob Gilles, Leader and CEO � Dodge Company, Chrysler Group LLC. "Our designers remodeled and retuned virtually every program in the new Dodge Fantastic Caravan's revocation. That revocation change, in addition to a new V-6 powerplant that offers best-in-class power, gives Dodge Fantastic Caravan individuals a powerful generating practical knowledge that other minivans in the message just don't produce. We motivate you to get behind the rim, and enjoy a generating practical knowledge once never thought possible in such a sensible vehicle."
The Dodge Grand Caravan will be available in four styles that fit almost any lifestyle: the Show, Mainstreet, Team, and on its way in spring 2011, the Dodge Grand Caravan R/T.
At the heart of this year's Dodge Grand Caravan is an all-new powertrain. The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 powerplant is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automated transaxle. This effective collaboration changes all three of the earlier minivan applications. Gone are the 3.3-liter, 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V-6 applications, all changed with one high-tech, high-performing and highly susceptible motor that visitors the lovely position between power and overall efficiency.
With the Pentastar powerplant, the new Fantastic Caravan offers best-in-class power (283 hp compared with 197 hp in the earlier 3.8-liter V-6 engine) and more twisting (260 lb.-ft. vs. 230 lb.-ft.) without compromising gas mileage.
The 2012 Grand Caravan also characteristics a new driver-selectable energy economizer method. Drivers can change the transaxle change schedule with the change of a change to increase their gas mileage. In addition, a 12 mm cheaper trip size, new top quality, lower-rolling level of resistance wheels, a new spoiler and reduced braking system caliper and back impact move all promote Dodge Fantastic Caravan's class-leading the rules of aerodynamics and excellent gas mileage.
Dodge has also remodeled this year's Dodge Grand Caravan to match its new mind-set about generating. A new entrance structures that sports the new Dodge unique "split crosshair" grill, a new cover and quad headlamps all blend to provide the face of this year's Fantastic Caravan a more competitive feel. A new, more attractive back structures and liftgate, new back "ring of fire" LED taillamps and new Dodge logo complete the look from all-around like the 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2012 Hyundai Veloster.
Also new for 2012 is the latest creativity from the minivan leader: the Store 'n Place� top carrier program that lets entrepreneurs stow the top bows in the bed track when they're not using them and take them easily into place when needed. The ability to stow the top bows when they're not being used means less luxurious move and wind buffeting and better overall overall efficiency.
Owners will step within to an all-new world-class within for 2012. A modern, new one-piece device section is more user-friendly for the customer with increased ergonomics and more substantial, remodeled features. An available new "super" center system provides amazing features and storage space for the active commuter, as well as simple driver/passenger access with a pass-through storage space space for more substantial things, like a handbag. Reduce happens to be in the system gleam an normal blue-green color, enabling travelers to find the things they are looking for at night.
The Dodge Grand Caravan also characteristics more comfortable, more substantial Store 'n Go� seating with a new, simple to use one-touch fold-down function. New, top quality sitting materials and new door trim are soft to the touching. A new Dodge brand rim with bundled handles for audio, routing and swiftness management also offers a minivan-first started rim option. The best storage space in the message units out the increased within.
Safety and protection measures include standard entrance seat-mounted aspect air totes, a new driver-side joint blocker air bag, three-row side-curtain air totes, electronic steadiness management, fatigue pressure keeping track of and distant keyless admittance. The available Safety Area package of characteristics includes ParkSense� back park assist program, ParkView� back copy camera, Blind-spot Tracking and Rear Corner Path prognosis program, rain-sensitive wipers and automated headlamps.
R/T is where adaptability satisfies efficiency and mind-set. Slightly designed both within and out, the Dodge Grand Caravan R/T shows a motorist doesn't have to provide up a energetic generating practical knowledge or their personality when they have a family. The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T includes down the gauntlet for a whole new level of awesome transport for family members on the go.
With luxurious, running styling; smart, cutting-edge amusement features; versatile sitting and awesome storage space options, the stability of a 100,000-mile powertrain manufacturer's warranty and models that fit specific routines, the new Dodge Grand Caravan goes family members where they need to go in a way that makes the vacation of life easier.
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is available in eight colour colors: Rim Pill Cover, Shiny Gold Metal Crystal clear Cover, Brilliant Black Crystal clear Pill Cover, Deeply Cherry Red Crystal clear Pill Cover, Deeply Water Pink Pill Cover, Diamond White Crystal clear Cover, Apple Dance Pill Cover (late availability) and Dark Grilling Cover (late availability).