The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan resonates an upmarket aura with the wooden accents that look plush and luxuriant. The old-fangled design to the central console does add an element of excitement rather than its expected dull. The oddly placed transmission knob does free up space between the passenger and driver seats for storage space. The Dodge Grand Caravan can seat seven passengers.Â
The captain seat configuration feels practical and pragmatic. The seats feel comfortable and are adequately bolstered and cushioned to provide maximum comfort. While front seat occupants do have ample legroom, the middle and rear seat occupants will long for some space. In terms of cargo capacity, the Grand Caravan’s maximum capacity of 143.8 cubic feet may not be the highest, but the provision of foldable seats is new and allows for easy access. The ride quality is seemingly well with aplomb handling capabilities.
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Model
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Dodge Grand Caravan
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Honda Odyssey
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Chrysler Town and Country
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Seating Capacity
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7
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8
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7
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.8/63.7/40.7
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39.7/64.4/40.9
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39.8/63.7/40.7
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.3/64.1/36.5
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38.8/63.3/40.9
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39.3/64.1/36.3
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Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg
) (in)
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37.9/62/32.7
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38/60.9/42.4
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37.9/62/32.7
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Cargo Capacity to 3rd seat (cu.-ft)
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33
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38.4
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33
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Cargo Capacity to 2nd seat (cu.-ft)
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83.3
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93.1
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83.3
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Cargo Capacity to 1st seat (cu.-ft)
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143.8
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148.5
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143.8
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The similarities between the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country also extend to its passenger and cargo space. On the other hand, the Honda Odyssey scores highly in both passenger and cargo space. It provides higher legroom for middle and rear seat occupants and its maximum cargo capacity of 148.5 cubic feet is the highest in the segment. Some standout interior features include:
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front, middle, and rear row cupholders
- Cloth/Leather Upholstery
- Interior Air Filtration
- Cargo Area Lights
- Steering Mounted Controls
How intuitive is the Dodge Grand Caravan’s infotainment system?
The infotainment system on the new Dodge Grand Caravan is sought-after and coveted. As standard, the minivan comes equipped with features like AM/FM Stereo, MP3 Player, CD Player.
The sound system it gets connected to depends on the trim you opt for; a premium sound system is available as standard only with the top-level trim. The rearview camera, if one opts for it, also gets connected to the display screen. Some salient infotainment features include:
- Mast Antenna
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Uconnect Hands-Free Group
- Premium Sound System (Available as standard with the R/T trim only)
- Hard Disk Drive (Available with the R/T trim only)
