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GMC's version of the Chevrolet Astro is unchanged for 2004. Safari
comes in one body length with a passenger-side sliding door, plus
a 4.3-liter V6, automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode, and rear-wheel
drive or all-wheel drive. Seating for up to eight is available. Available
are side-by-side rear cargo doors or optional Dutch doors with separate-opening
upper glass and side-by-side lower doors. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes
are standard. Traction control and side airbags are unavailable. Safari
and Astro are America's only truck-based minivans, with a basic design
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Dodge commemorates 20 years of its Caravan minivan with a special
Anniversary Edition option package. The 2004 lineup ascends through
regular-length models in SE and SXT trim, and extended-length Grand
Caravans in SE, eX, and SXT trim. These have front-wheel drive. The
Grand Caravan SXT AWD has all-wheel drive. Regular-length models use
a 4-cyl engine or a 3.3-liter V6. Grands get the 3.3 V6 or a 3.8 V6.
All use a 4-speed automatic transmission. All Caravans seat seven.
The 3rd-row seats don't fold into the floor, but a 50-50 split 3rd-row
bench is available. Each portion weighs 55 lb and can be removed,
reclined, or folded flat. ABS is unavailable on the regular-length
SE, optional on the regular-length SXT, and standard on other Caravans.
Front side airbags are optional. Curtain side airbags are unavailable.
Grand eX and SXT models have power operation for both sliding side
doors; a power passenger-side sliding door is optional on the regular-length
SXT. Power liftgate, power sunroof, and rear DVD entertainment are
optional on Grand eX and SXT, which have a standard tire-pressure
monitor. An available center console with internal power outlet can
be placed between the front or 2nd-row seats, and the optional adjustable-height
rear parcel shelf has pop-up storage dividers. Power-adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals are optional on all models. The Anniversary
Edition is an option exclusive to the Grand Caravan SXT. It includes
chrome alloy wheels, rear DVD entertainment, CD changer, leather upholstery,
and unique badging. Caravan shares its design with the Chrysler Town
& Country. Expected in Spring 2004 as an early '05 model is a
revised Caravan featuring available curtain side airbags along with
2nd- and 3rd-row seats that fold flat with the floor. However, all-wheel
drive will be dropped. |
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and leather-upholstered EX-L models. All have a 3.5-liter V6, 5-speed
automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control,
and front side airbags. Also standard are dual sliding side doors--power
operated except on LX--and 7-passenger seating with a 3rd-row bench
that folds flush with the floor. Available for EX and EX-L is a factory-installed
rear-seat DVD entertainment system with ceiling-mounted screen, remote
control, and wireless headsets. Satellite-based DVD navigation is
also optional for EX-L, but not in combination with the video package.
Competition Despite the popularity of SUVs, the minivan market is
far from dead. Our Best Buys include the Chrysler Town & Country,
and Honda Odyssey. Each offers plenty of room and comfort for large
families on the go. Odyssey has a firm, carlike ride and a super-convenient
flip-and-fold rear seat, while the T&C/Caravan twins offer a great
ride and lower prices.
Recommended models include the Toyota Sienna and Mazda MPV. Sienna
is a full-size minivan that's loaded with creature comforts. However,
it also comes with a full-size price tag. MPV is one of the smallest
vans, but offers low prices, good fuel economy, and sporty handling.
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