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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
$20,995 - $29,995Starting MSRP
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Minivan
Seatings
7 Seats
Overview
There are five Grand Caravan trims for 2012: American Value, SE, SXT, Crew and R/T. All Grand Caravans come with a 3.6L V6 engine that makes 283 hp and a 6-speed automatic with Autostick manual control.
Anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
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Exterior
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
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Specs
EPA Classification: 2WD Minivan
Engine Order Code: ERB
Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement: 3.6L/220
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 283 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 4400
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: DG2
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.12
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.45/1.57
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.21
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.16
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 700
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 160
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.3
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4510
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Twist-beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.0 x 0.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: TVY
Rear Tire Order Code: TVY
Spare Tire Order Code: TBC
Front Tire Size: P225/65R17
Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.0
Wheelbase (in): 121.2
Length, Overall (in): 202.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.7
Height, Overall (in): 67.9
Track Width, Front (in): 65.6
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): 24.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 49.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 46.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 143.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 83.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 33.0
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume (ft³): 163.5
Front Head Room (in): 39.8
Front Leg Room (in): 40.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 63.7
Front Hip Room (in): 58.4
Second Head Room (in): 39.3
Second Leg Room (in): 36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in): 64.1
Second Hip Room (in): 65.0
Third Head Room (in): 37.9
Third Leg Room (in): 32.7
Third Shoulder Room (in): 62.0
Third Hip Room (in): 48.7
Vehicle Name: Dodge Grand Caravan
Body Style: Passenger Van
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.1
Pricing
This model has 5 different trims.
MSRP
$29,995
Invoice
$28,670
Description
3.6L/220, 283 @ 6400, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 5 different trims.
City
17 MPG
Hwy
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Description
3.6L/220, 283 @ 6400, Automatic
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