2003 Dodge Caravan reviews and buying
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2003 Dodge Caravan
You know you're doing something right when you're the
best-selling minivan in America. So when the Dodge Caravan
rolls in with a nonchalant strut and an easy confidence,
it's more than understandable. Perched atop the competitive
minivan market, its attitude is certainly justified.
The reason for the Caravan's popularity lies in its
blend of power, comfort, safety and durability. What's
equally impressive is that all of this is packaged at
a fair price. In addition to the front-wheel drive Caravan,
there is an extended-length Grand Caravan, which offers
available all-wheel drive. Both models seat seven with
ease, and offer dual sliding side doors for easy loading
and unloading. The 2003 Caravan comes in two models:
SE and Sport.
Under the Hood
The engine under the hood of entry-level SE models
is a capable 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder with 150 horsepower
at 5200 rpm and 167 lb-ft at 4000 rpm. The Sport model
is given more jump with a 3.3-liter V6 that dishes out
180 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at
4000 rpm. 4-speed automatic transmission is mated to
both engine types. The SE gets 19/24 mpg (city/hwy),
while the Sport gets 18/24 mpg (city/hwy).
The Caravan has a stable suspension system to dull the
impact of the biggest potholes. Safety is a top priority
as well, as the Caravan provides the following features:
driver and passenger airbags with multi-stage inflators,
head injury protection for occupants in all seating
positions and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and upper Tethers
for Children) child seat anchorage system.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The 2003 Dodge Caravan has a comfortably laid out interior
that is both spacious and refined. The SE model features
front air conditioning, power steering, cloth upholstery,
an AM/FM/cassette, a digital clock, variable-intermittent
wipers, visor mirrors and intermittent rear wiper/washer.
The uplevel Sport model adds more to the list, including
cruise control, dual-zone manual climate controls, heated
power mirrors, power front windows and door locks, remote
keyless entry, tachometer, overhead console and a trip
computer.
For the first time, the Dodge Caravan also offers a
power sunroof. Additional options packages allow owners
to fully deck out their Dodge Caravans.
Continuing in the best-selling Caravan tradition, the
2003 entry simply sets a new standard for the rest of
the pack to follow.
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