Article From Truck Trend Magazine
 One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan ES
| 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan ES | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, fwd | | Engine type | V-6, OHV, 2 valves/cyl, iron block, alum head | | Displacement, ci/cc | 232/3800 | | Hp @ rpm | 215 @ 5200 | | Torque @ rpm | 210 @ 4000 | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | | Suspension, front; rear | MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; tubular beam axle w/track bar, leaf springs, shocks, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, front; rear | 11.1-in vented disc;11.4-in solid disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x6.5, cast alum | | Tires | 215/60R17 Michelin MX4 M+S | | Traction control | Yes | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in | 119.3 | | Length, in | 200.5 | | Width, in | 78.6 | | Height, in | 68.8 | | Curb weight, lb | 4238 | | Seating capacity | 7 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 146.9 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 20 | | TEST DATA | | 0-60 mph, sec | 9.7 | | 1/4 mile, sec/mph | 17.2/79.9 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 130 | | Skidpad, g | 0.74 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 60.5 | | Total mileage | 14,744 | | Avg test MPG | 16.6 | | Problem areas | Brake rotors, driver's window | | Non-warr cost | $0 | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $29,110 | | Price as tested | $33,920 | | Current value, whls/retail* | $19,450/$27,560 | | Airbags | dual front, front side | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 18/24 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 360/480 | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Recalls | Lower control arm pivot bolt may fracture | | *According to Kelley Blue Book |
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