Dodge Caravan I 2.6L (114 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.3 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Dodge Caravan:

The Dodge Caravan is a series of minivans manufactured by Chrysler from the 1984 through 2020 model years. The Dodge version of the Chrysler minivans, was marketed as both a passenger van and a cargo van. For 1987, the model line was joined by the long-wheelbase Dodge Grand Caravan. Produced in five generations across 36 model years, the Dodge Caravan is the second longest-lived Dodge nameplate. Initially marketed as the Dodge counterpart of the Plymouth Voyager, the Caravan was later slotted between the Voyager and the Chrysler Town & Country. Following the demise of Plymouth, the model line became the lowest-price Chrysler minivan, ultimately slotted below the Chrysler Pacifica....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Overview:

Dodge Caravan (I). A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The first-generation Dodge Caravan predates the establishment of Euro NCAP (1997) and modern crash testing standards. Therefore, no official Euro NCAP rating is available. Safety features were basic for its era.

2.6L (114 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Provides adequate power for city driving and light loads, but struggles noticeably with highway speeds or a full complement of passengers and cargo.

Fuel Economy

Average fuel economy for its displacement, but its older design might not be as efficient as contemporary engines.

Best Use Case: City / Light Duty

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Spacious and versatile interior with removable seats
  • • Pioneering and influential minivan design
  • • Good visibility from the driver's seat
  • • Range of engine options to suit different needs
  • • Practical and family-friendly vehicle

Cons:

  • • Outdated safety features by modern standards
  • • Some engines are underpowered for highway or heavy loads
  • • Fuel economy can be poor on larger V6 engines
  • • Basic interior materials and fit-and-finish
  • • Prone to rust in certain climates

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Dodge
Model:Caravan
Generation:I
Modification (Engine):2.6L (114 Hp)
Start of production:1984
End of production:1987
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Minivan
Engine:
Power:114 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:4.3 l
Coolant:9 l
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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