2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Redesigned for 2008, the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is offered with two new safety technologies. The new blind-spot-monitoring system uses radar sensors to detect if a vehicle is in the van’s blind spots and warns the driver with lights in the mirrors or a driver-selectable audible chime. The Rear Cross Path system works when the van is in reverse, and is useful when backing out of a parking spot. It detects if vehicles are crossing behind the van and alerts the driver with illuminated icons in the side mirrors and with an audible chime.
Dodge’s popular Stow ’n Go seating system is now standard on the base SE model, which also adds more standard equipment. The optional DVD entertainment screens grow from 8 to 9 inches and gain a swiveling third-row screen. Dodge’s MyGIG hard-drive radio changes its name to UConnect Tunes and UConnect GPS when paired with a navigation system, and the hard drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes. Finally, Dodge says the brakes have been reworked to be quieter and more effective.
