2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (Winnsboro, LA)

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

For 2013 the price drops on the Dodge Grand Caravan s base trim level but it also substitutes a cheaper second-row bench seat for Stow n Go captain s chairs. Upper trims receive more standard features and the optional Blu-ray-compatible DVD entertainment system (which now offers an HDMI input and dual USB ports). Stow n Go seats are now called Super Stow n Go and require only the tug of one lever to disappear quickly. Introduction Back in 1984 the space-efficient family shuttle known as the minivan was introduced by the Dodge Caravan. The bigger Grand Caravan soon followed as did a number of rivals that sprang up like dandelions on the well-manicured suburban lawns of the target demographic. Dodge still is an innovator in minivan design -- hide-away second-row captain s chairs for example -- yet the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan also finds itself fighting some very well-groomed competition. The Grand Caravan s recent chassis powertrain and interior overhauls make it a better minivan that keeps pace with its Japanese rivals. The DGC also offers relatively agile handling class-leading power paired with respectable fuel economy and a cabin trimmed in quality materials with plenty of convenience features. All but the base trim come equipped with the clever Super Stow n Go second-row seats that fold flat into the floor with the flick of a lever. Choosing a minivan this year won t be easy. Compared to the Grand Caravan (and its Chrysler Town & Country twin) the Honda Odyssey Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna provide smoother transmission performance more comfortable rides and generally more comfortable seating. There s no denying the Dodge s all-out cargo-carrying advantage thanks to those Super Stow n Go second-row seats. Unless you plan to regularly switch between people mover and cargo van we suggest trying the others before making a decision. Body Styles Trim Levels and Options The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is a seven-passenger minivan offered in five t