Dodge Grand Caravan

The Dodge Grand Caravan is a minivan that is made by Chrysler Group LLC that is sold under the Dodge brand when you choose this as your Brooklyn discount rental car. The Caravan was introduced for the 1984 model year. Chrysler minivans have ranked as the 13th best-selling automotive nameplate worldwide.

Van history

When you choose this as your Brooklyn discount car rental, you may learn that Chrysler introduced the Dodge and Plymouth minivans in November 1983 for the 1984 model year. They built them using an extended version of the Chrysler K platform, the Chrysler S platform, and a long wheel base. The idea of the minivan was originally pitched to Ford, but Ford did not like the idea. Chrysler launched its first minivan just ahead of the Renault Espace in 1984, which made the van the first of its kind and creating a minivan segment in the United States. Chrysler has outsold other minivans in the United States, selling over 13 million in over 80 countries as of October 2008. This is a great choice for your Brooklyn discount car rental.

The latest version

Chrysler has produced their latest generation of the Dodge Grand Caravan since 2008 when you choose this as your discount car rental Brooklyn. In 2008, Chrysler only made the long wheelbase Grand Caravan. There is a six-speed automatic transmission that is standard with all 3.8 L V6 and4.0 L V6 engines. Chrysler also introduced a seat management system, a stereo with a built in hard drive for recording, storing, and playing music, video screens for the second and third rows, power windows, side curtain airbags, and dashboard-mounted transmission controls. There was an update in the 2009 model year that gave the Grand Caravan the "DODGE" badge at the trunklid left where it previously said "GRAND CARAVAN". The Electronic Stability Control was also made standard where it was not before.

The latest model

In 2011, again there were major changes made, both in styling and functionality when you choose the Dodge Grand Caravan as your discount rental car Boroklyn. The suspension was re-tuned with a larger front sway bar and new rear sway bar, increased rear roll center height, adjusted spring rates, a new steering gear, a revised front static camber setting, and lowered height ride. The engine was replaced by the new Pentastar 3.6 liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission. There are still more changes: extra sound insulation, acoustic glass, new seats, softer-touch surfaces, LED ambient lighting, and halogen projector headlamps with LED accents.

Safety

When you choose this as your Brooklyn discount car rental, you will find that the Dodge Grand Caravan has achieved a five star (top safety) rating in several categories, including frontal impact driver and passenger, driver side impact, side impact rear passenger, and rollover 2WD.

Why a minivan?

The minivan is a van designed for personal use. Most are either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume. They are able to carry things and people. This will allow you to bring your family through the city or explore Long Island and beyond while you are in town. Its also great for couples travelling together, which will allow for space. At the same time, it is very safe.

When you choose the Dodge Grand Caravan as your Brooklyn discount rental car, you will find that they offer a great van for a family travelling in the area. If you would like to take the kids with you, or are only looking for a lot of room to transport the things you have, this is a great choice and it is safe.