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Dodge Caravan I 2.2L (84 Hp)
Overall Rating
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.
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.
2.2L (84 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This entry-level engine is significantly underpowered for the Caravan, struggling with acceleration, highway speeds, and any substantial load.
Fuel Economy
While small, its need to work constantly hard often negates potential fuel economy benefits, leading to disappointing real-world figures.
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- • Outdated safety features by modern standards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): | 2.2L (84 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 84 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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