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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Features Review

June 22, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the Caravan doesn't disappoint
MotherProof

the obvious choice for satisfying rear-seat riders
Kelley Blue Book

enough features to keep an eight-year-old entertained for hours
Cars.com

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has all the features you expect in a minivan—and many more, including in-car satellite TV. Autoblog lists “a removable, cordless, rechargeable flashlight in the cargo area, power sliding doors and rear hatch, adjustable pedals and overhead LED reading lights for all three rows of seating.”

Sirius Backseat TV is one of the best features on the Dodge Grand Caravan. With this option, you get the three most popular kids channels (Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network) free for the first year on two separate overhead LCD screens, each of which can broadcast a different channel. Cars.com describes it in mild terms as a "new way to keep the kids entertained."

For the adults up front there’s an available MyGIG entertainment option that stores up to 20 gigabytes of music and video, which can be uploaded via anything with USB capability. “MyGIG lets you access music by artist, song, album, genre, and year, among others," CNet says. “It's a full-featured music player, and we found that it worked very well.”

Last but not least, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan can be equipped with Bluetooth wireless capability. There’s also an available navigation system that offers Sirius’s Travel Link service, which pipes information on traffic, weather, movie listings, and sports scores into the car’s screen. The Washington Post calls it a “navigation, telecommunications, and an audiovisual entertainment system that will ignite your senses more than a stay in a $1,000-a-night room in the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel and Casino."

Conclusion

There is no shortage of great features for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, but most of them are optional.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:the Caravan doesn't disappointMotherProofthe obvious choice for satisfying rear-seat ridersKelley Blue Bookenough features to keep an eight-year-old entertained for hoursCars.com The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has all the features you expect in a minivan—and many more, including in-car satellite TV. Autoblog lists “a removable, cordless, rechargeable flashlight in the cargo area, power sliding doors and rear hatch, adjustable pedals and overhead LED reading lights for all three rows of seating.” Sirius Backseat TV is one of the best features on the Dodge Grand Caravan. With this option, you get the three most popular kids channels (Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network) free for the first year on two separate overhead LCD screens, each of which can broadcast a different channel. Cars.com describes it in mild terms as a "new way to keep the kids entertained." For the adults up front there’s an available MyGIG entertainment option that stores up to 20 gigabytes of music and video, which can be uploaded via anything with USB capability. “MyGIG lets you access music by artist, song, album, genre, and year, among others," CNet says. “It's a full-featured music player, and we found that it worked very well.” Last but not least, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan can be equipped with Bluetooth wireless capability. There’s also an available navigation system that offers Sirius’s Travel Link service, which pipes information on traffic, weather, movie listings, and sports scores into the car’s screen. The Washington Post calls it a “navigation, telecommunications, and an audiovisual entertainment system that will ignite your senses more than a stay in a $1,000-a-night room in the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel and Casino." ConclusionThere is no shortage of great features for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, but most of them are optional. 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STYLING | [7 out of 10] MotherProof: “it’s not exactly warm and inviting” Motor Trend: "actually looks mean looming up in a rear view mirror" Car and Driver: "boxy styling doesn't do anything for the mom-mobile reputation" TheCarConnection.com editors say ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Ford Flex is a different take on the traditional minivan. With its MINI-esque styling and seven-passenger interior, this might be a Ford worth considering if you don't fall in love with the Grand Caravan. If value is your biggest attractor, check out the Hyundai Entourage. It does not offer everything the Dodge does, but the Entourage may have enough for you. If you're not sure you need all the room found in the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, check out the Mazda5. It's sportier and more fun to drive than the Dodge. Don't even think of asking for Stow 'n Go seats or Sirius TV at a Honda or Toyota dealership. Dodge's price point is significantly lower than either the Honda's or Toyota's, and the Grand Caravan offers more variety in terms of powertrains and available features than either competitor. And if you drive the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan back to back with a Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna, you'll likely feel some differences in refinement; the Dodge doesn't quite have the level of polish that the Honda and Toyota do.

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