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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Safety Review

June 22, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, frontal and side
NHTSA

Good," frontal and side; "marginal," rear
IIHS

the family is protected
MotorWeek

brims with safety features
Motor Trend

With excellent crash-test ratings and the addition of a Blind Spot Monitoring System and a Rear Cross Path System, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will leave you hard-pressed to find a safer vehicle.

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan was awarded five stars for both frontal and side impacts, in addition to a rollover resistance rating of five stars, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

According to Motor Trend, the curtain airbags protect all three rows of passengers. Cars.com reports that in the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability system are both included as standard equipment, as well as front, side, and curtain airbags.

Autoblog tests a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan with the backup camera, and “using it was worse than trying to watch football on one of those 6-inch TVs sold at drug stores,” they conclude. An integrated booster seat is offered in Swivel 'n Go versions, Cars.com reports. Also on the safety options list: “a sonar ParkSense audible system and the ParkView rearview camera,” they add.

Conclusion

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is nearly at the top of its class in terms of safety, and it offers some high-tech safety options.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, frontal and sideNHTSAGood," frontal and side; "marginal," rearIIHSthe family is protectedMotorWeekbrims with safety featuresMotor Trend With excellent crash-test ratings and the addition of a Blind Spot Monitoring System and a Rear Cross Path System, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will leave you hard-pressed to find a safer vehicle. The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan was awarded five stars for both frontal and side impacts, in addition to a rollover resistance rating of five stars, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to Motor Trend, the curtain airbags protect all three rows of passengers. Cars.com reports that in the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability system are both included as standard equipment, as well as front, side, and curtain airbags. Autoblog tests a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan with the backup camera, and “using it was worse than trying to watch football on one of those 6-inch TVs sold at drug stores,” they conclude. An integrated booster seat is offered in Swivel 'n Go versions, Cars.com reports. Also on the safety options list: “a sonar ParkSense audible system and the ParkView rearview camera,” they add. ConclusionThe 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is nearly at the top of its class in terms of safety, and it offers some high-tech safety options. 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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