2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Dealer.com US...2011 Model Year “What‟s New” Product Information...

2011 Model Year “What‟s New” Product Information

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

October 20, 2010



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The Industry Leader in Canada for 27 Years!

Based on October 2010 CYTD Total Sales

Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country continue to dominate in

Canada with an unparalleled combination of value, function, versatility, and

customer focused features

Dodge Grand Caravan has set an all-time

any-time sales record in 10 months!

Year over year sales growth of +42%

Combined market share of Grand Caravan

and Town & Country 74%

Dodge Grand Caravan is the #3 selling

vehicle in 2010CY out of 283 nameplates

Grand Caravan

68%

T&C 5%

Sienna 13%

Odyssey 10%

Sedona 2%

Routan 1%



Value: $2,550 in added equipment with a $550 increase in MSRP; $2,000 of added value!

All new Powertrain: The all new and fuel efficient 3.6L Pentastar V6 featuring a segment best 283hp and

36 MPG (+108hp, +2 MPG)

All New Interior: With premium upgraded materials, Dodge brand steering wheel with audio and speed

control, Tilt/Telescoping steering column, modern one piece IP, Larger easy to read Gauges, and

Serpentine shifter

New Super Stow ‘n Go: Redesigned segment exclusive 2nd row Super Stow „n Go seats are taller, wider

and more comfortable with easy “one touch” operation

New Super Console: Segment exclusive new integrated Super centre console provides clever

functionality and storage with easy driver/passenger access with a pass-through storage space

Safety: New for 2011 are a drivers knee blocker airbag and supplemental side front seat airbags that

complement the many safety systems. The optional Safety Sphere group provides segment exclusive

Blind-spot/Cross path detection

Enhanced Ride & Handling: The new chassis architecture delivers precision steering with maximum grip

and control by upgrading to a new, quicker steering ratio, retuning the front/rear shock and springs, larger

diameter rear shocks, and lowered ride height

Stow ‘n Place Roof Rack: New for 2011 the Stow „n Place roof rack system lets owners stow the roof

bows in the side rails when not in use and snap them easily into place when needed. Stowing the roof

bows means less aerodynamic drag and wind buffeting, and better overall fuel efficiency

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Key Messages


Best in Class Horsepower & Improved Fuel Economy

- With the new PentastarTM V6 Engine, the Grand Caravan‟s power has increased by 108hp over

2010MY to 283hp and 260 lb-ft of Torque, an increase of 55 lb-ft. Fuel economy improves by 2 MPG

highway!

Segment exclusive Stow „n Go® 2nd Row Seats

- The Best just got better! This new Stow „n Go seats are designed for easy “one-touch” operation

- Additional padding for improved passenger comfort and 4” fore/aft movement make access to the 3rd

row a breeze

Class Exclusive “Super Console”

- The New “Super Console” is an integrated centre console with 2 powered outlets, access from the

front and second row, with secured storage and covered tambour doors creating an upscale interior

Class Exclusive Blind - Spot & Cross Path Detection

- The class exclusive blind-spot & cross path detection feature detects vehicles in the drivers blind spot

and vehicles approaching when backing out of an obstructed vision parking spot

Class Exclusive Heated Steering Wheel

- This feature offered along with the Remote Start feature, turns-on automatically if the exterior

temperature goes below 4o C (40o F)

Class Exclusive Stow „n Place Roof Rack system

- lets owners stow the roof bows in the side rails and snap them easily into place when needed.


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Best in Class/Exclusive Features – All New for 2011MY


2011 Dodge Grand Caravan – Exterior Refinements

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Front Fascia

New Grille

New Headlamps

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1. Spoiler

2. Backlight

3. Liftgate Lightbar

4. LED Tail Lamp

5. Liftgate Assembly

6. Rear Fascia

7. Scuff Pad

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Stow ‘n Place Roof Rack System

New for 2011 the Stow „n Place roof

rack system that lets owners stow the

roof bows in the side rails when

they‟re not using them and snap them

easily into place when needed.

Stowing the roof bows means less

aerodynamic drag and wind buffeting,

and better overall fuel efficiency


2011 Grand Caravan – All New Interior

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1. New I/P

2. New I/P cluster appearance

3. New serpentine gated shifter

4. New driver-side knee blocker airbag

5. New available heated steering wheel

6. New telescoping steering column

7. New steering wheel with standard 3 spokes,

audio control & cruise control switches

8. New integrated super console

9. New Soft-touch armrest, bolster, upper trim

10. Standard door-trim courtesy light

11. Upgraded seat materials– cloth & leather

12. Seat Side Airbags

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Grand Caravan Crew Image

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2011 Grand Caravan – Interior Highlights

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• Interior Highlights – All-New Super Stow „n Go

• Simple One-Handed, One-Step vs. 3 on 2010 model

1. Pull the Handle…

2. Headrest folds flat…

3. Backrest flips forward…

4. Rear Anchor unhinges and tilts

• Provides greater access to 3rd Row

• Takes only seconds to “Stow „n Go”

• Greater comfort

• Seat Back Height: +50mm

• Seat Width: +60mm

All-New Super Stow „n Go



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New Integrated Super Console – Standard on Crew



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New Integrated Super Console - Detailed Features

Large Storage Drawer

•Usable by both 1st and 2nd Row

Rear Passenger Cupholders

•Reachable / Load from 1st row, slide open to 2nd Row

Covered Secure Storage

Storage w/Two Powered Outlets

•Easily reached by driver for cell phones

Two Best In Class Cupholders

•355 ml can to 1 litre bottle

Covered Tambour Door

•Safe/Secure storage

Front Row / Driver Accessible Storage

•Large and Multipurpose



The New 3.6L V6 PentastarTM Engine standard on all 2011 Grand Caravans along with the

6 Speed Automatic Transmission delivers more power and improved fuel economy:

283 hp(Best In Class Horsepower - an improvement of 108 hp)

260 lb-ft of Torque an improvement of +55 lb-ft

City Mileage of 12.3L/100KM (23 MPG, +1 MPG)

Highway Mileage of 7.9L/100KM (36 MPG, +2 MPG)

This powerful and efficient engine replaces

all three V6 engines from 2010

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New 3.6L V6 PentastarTM Engine



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Selectable Fuel Economy Mode

New driver-selectable and segment exclusive fuel economizer mode gives the driver the

ability to maximize fuel efficiency while driving with the press of a switch, which changes the

transmission shift schedule

2010 MY 2011 MY Pentastar Engine

Engine Transmission City Highway Engine Transmission City Highway

L/100km (MPG) L/100km (MPG)

3.6L V6 283 HP 6 SPD AUTO 12.2 (23) 7.9 (36)

3.3L V6 175 HP 4 SPD AUTO 12.6 (22) 8.4 (34) +108HP +1 MPG +2 MPG

4.0L V6 251HP 6 SPD AUTO 12.2 (23) 7.9 (36) +32HP same fuel economy


2011 MY RT SDC Suspension

Track Bar Bushing – rate change

from 3,000 N/mm to 24,000 N/mm

Front Strut Damper –

damping rates tuned to

SDC suspension.

Twist Beam Rear Axle – rate change

from 779 N-m/deg to 885 N-m/deg via

change from hollow to solid twist bar

Trailing Arm Bracket – pivot hole

move 15 mm lower

Rear Std. Shock – shock body

increase from 30mm to 35 mm.

New damping rates tuned to SDC

suspension. Nivomat shock rates

retuned for Load Leveling (SER)

Rear Springs – rate change

from 29.8 N/mm to 35.0 N/mm

Front Springs – rate change

from 24.5 N/mm to 29.8 N/mm

Steering Gear – revised valve tuning.

C-factor turning ratio change from 45.58

mm/rev to 49.60 mm/rev.

Spindle to Body – reduce

height 12 mm (16” Tires only)

Tires – changes to improve:

Response and Linearity

Cornering Noise

Rolling Resistance

Stopping Distance


• A new, quicker ratio steering and increased torsional stiffness steering column deliver

precise steering feel

• Increased rate rear torsion beam axle and track bar bushings improve body control

• Retuned front/rear springs and shocks, including larger diameter rear shocks, increase

damping control and tuning flexibility

• Lowered rear axle trailing link pivot and lowered ride height on Grand Caravan‟s by 12

mm deliver a more connected steering response

• The new chassis architecture delivers precision steering with maximum grip and control

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New Suspension Tuning



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All-New Safety Sphere

Optional on Crew in 2011, the Safety Sphere package bundles 7 safety / technology features

into one comprehensive package.

1. Segment Exclusive Blind-Spot and

Cross Path Detection

2. Rear Park Assist

3. Parkview Rear Backup Camera

4. Premium Tire Pressure Monitoring

5. Electronic Vehicle Information System

6. Rain Sensitive Wipers

7. Smartbeam Headlights

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