The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan remains as a leader on the list when a family starts shopping for a minivan. With room for seven in three rows of seats, the Grand Caravan competes against the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, and it's related to the Chrysler Town & Country. The major Dodge Grand Caravan news for 2014 is the availability of an optional 30th Anniversary model, which includes numerous luxury, convenience and trim features that are otherwise, for the most part, either parts of packages or stand-alone options.

'14 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Interior

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Power and Handling

A single drivetrain configuration puts all Grand Caravans on performance par. The engine's a 3.6-liter V-6, with 283 horsepower, is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Dubbed the Pentastar, after the company's brand mark, the engine feels responsive and torque at low and mid-range speeds. The Grand Caravan's transmission delivers smooth shift action and, unlike some other transmissions in other vehicles, doesn't have the annoying characteristic of continually "hunting" for the correct gear. Steering and ride aren't too far off the mark set by the Honda and the leaner Nissan Quest, but the Grand Caravan feels mostly composed at speed, with an occasional bounce to its ride. The Grand Caravan's smooth and powerful V6 engine deals well with full loads and freeway merges. For all its work-a-day appearance and family-oriented reputation, the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan is much more of an enthusiast's driving minivan that you would expect. 

Design of the '14 Grand Caravan

There are a handful of small touches faired in nicely on the one-box body. The headlights are rounded suggestively, while the Dodge crosshair grille has been plumped up. Minivans are all about utility, and carrying the maximum cargo and number of people, which makes Chrysler's fold-away second- and third-row seats a brilliant idea. There is storage apparently everywhere, but the R/T model adds an extra-large console between the front seats. Very good safety scores are the Grand Caravan's calling card. The IIHS calls it a Top Safety Pick, and every one comes with curtain airbags and stability control. Beyond the base AVP, the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan is available in SE, SXT and R/T trim levels. Among the more notable options are the Stow 'n Place roof rack, a power liftgate and the Uconnect voice-activated navigation and entertainment system.

Conclusions

The Dodge Grand Caravan is a mainstream minivan that's shares most of its components with the Chrysler Town & Country, with just a few minor styling changes and features of its own. The 2014 Dodge Caravan is one of the best choices for carrying up to eight passengers - and to keeping them entertained along the way. The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan should top your list. For more information about this vehicle, please visit the official Dodge Grand Caravan website.