2005 Dodge Caravan

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There are followers and there are leaders in life. The 2005 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan - a larger, roomier version of the same vehicle-are definitely members of the former class.

The numbers don't lie: the Caravan has been the best-selling minivan for the last 20 years. Political leaders, fashions, TV shows, trends, weather patterns-all these have come and gone, and still the Caravan reigns supreme. More than 10 million sales later, Dodge Caravan remains the leader in the minivan market segment.

There are a number of safety upgrades to this year's lineup of Caravans and Grand Caravans. The Caravan gets a new standard driver knee airbag for 2005. Now available are head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows; they replace front side airbags. A tire-inflation monitor is also available.

Available Models
2005 Dodge Caravans and Grand Caravans are offered in SE and SXT trims.

Interior Features
Both Caravan sizes seat seven passengers. Regular-length Caravans offer a spacious 146.7 cubic feet of storage room, while the Grand Caravan does even better with 167.9 cubic feet of space.

New this year is Stow 'n Go seating. The minivan-first seating and storage system not only provides the industry's only fold-in-the-floor second- and third-row seats, but also gives an additional 12 cubic feet of storage area when the seats are in their upright position. The seating configuration goes from seven seats to two in less than 30 seconds, with a one-hand operation.
For options, there's UConnect, power-adjustable pedals, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a navigation system.

Exterior Features
There are a number of optional features that add to the functionality of the Caravan. Among them are a roof rack, a power liftgate and a power sliding passenger rear door.

Performance
Three capable engines are retained from 2004. Base Caravan SE models use a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. They, like other Caravan trims, use a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Uplevel Caravan models and base Grand Caravans are fitted with a 3.3-liter V6 engine. It is capable of producing up to 180 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, Grand Caravan SXT models have a 3.8-liter V6 engine that will churn out with 215 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque.

Safety and Security
The 2005 Caravan is equipped with an antilock braking system that uses electronic sensors to prevent wheel lockup. It also has front crash sensors that measure the severity of an impact and relay crash information to safety systems in the occupant compartment.