The 2011 Grand Caravan received an all-new interior, a revamped exterior, an engine range refresh, as well as retuned suspension. Chrysler also released details and images of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the one that they claim has driving dynamics of a performance sedan.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan’s engine are new Pentastar V6 engine. It is a 3.6-liter, 280 horsepower V6 engine. Other engine choices could include a 3.3-liter, 175 horsepower V6, and a 3.8-liter, 197 horsepower V6. The acceleration of car is 0 to 60 time on the current 4.0 liter is 8.8 seconds and could change with the new Pentastar engine.

Three trim levels are available on the new Grand Caravan, one trim level or another, include fog lamps, power sliding side doors with remote operation and power windows, and cameras that detect blind spots and objects behind the vehicle. The 2011 Dodge Caravan will vary by trim level, but one available feature should be a UConnect system that combines navigation with live traffic, hard-drive based music storage, a USB port for iPod and Bluetooth, and Sirius television. Other available features are likely to include DVD entertainment, remote engine start, and integrated child safety seats. A Wi-Fi modem is expected to be available that allows passengers to access the internet while riding in the vehicle.

Specifications

Exterior

Tires and Wheels

• Steel wheels
• 16 x 6.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• 225/65R16 tires
• All season tires
• Underbody mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Rear window wiper

Doors

• Rear liftgate door

Measurements

• Width: 78.7 in.
• Height: 67.9 in.
• Length: 202.8 in.
• Ground clearance: 5.6 in.
• Front track: 65.6 in.
• Rear track: 64.8 in.
• Wheel base: 121.2 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 143.8 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 143.8 cu.ft.

• Maximum payload: 1540 lbs.
• Gross weight: 6050 lbs.
• Curb weight: 4510 lbs.
• Angle of approach: 13.4 degrees
• Angle of departure: 17.5 degrees

Exterior Options

• MOPAR Exterior Vinyl Window Shading
• MOPAR Solid Window Inserts
• Sunscreen Glass Delete

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.6 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: V6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 260 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
• Horsepower: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm
• Turning circle: 39.1 ft.

• Base engine type: flex-fuel (FFV)

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Front independent suspension
• Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: flex-fuel (FFV)
• Fuel type: flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
• Fuel tank capacity: 20.0 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 340.0/500.0 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 17/25 mpg

Mechanical Options

• Engine Block Heater
• Heavy Duty Engine Cooling

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Engine immobilizer
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front multi-adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Safety & Security Options

• Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags Delete
• Security Alarm

The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan released pricing should start at around $25,000.