Auto shows are showcases for vehicles that push the boundaries of what is considered possible. Buzz is generated; speculation abounds over which models will make it to showrooms versus those that are only fantasies. Amid the exotic and futuristic, one of the most talked-about vehicles at this year’s Chicago Auto Show was the new and improved Dodge Caravan.
Making its debut in the R/T line for 2011, the Dodge Caravan R/T (or “Man Van” as it has been tabbed by Dodge) packs a Pentastar 3.6-liter engine delivering a best-in-class 283 horsepower and 260 lb/ft of torque under its hood. Dodge engineers also added R/T-exclusive black leather seats with red stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a premium sound system and a performance-tuned suspension that will make you want to strap on a helmet and hit the race track.
We know what you’re thinking: “I’ll never get away with bringing this beast home.” We understand. Tell your Mrs. that the Caravan R/T has a new driver-selectable fuel-economizer mode: At the flick of a switch you can change the shift schedule, maximizing MPG. Tell her that the lower ride height and sweet spoiler give the Caravan R/T great aerodynamics and fuel economy. The 100,000-mile powertrain warranty won’t hurt either.
So why the Caravan R/T? President and CEO, Ralph Gilles, told Motor Trend “We have customers who love cars, who love the thrill of driving, but can only afford one car,” and “Our Dodge R/T models give buyers the chance to stoke their love of driving while still taking care of their families and responsibilities.”
The 2011 Dodge Caravan R/T brings the thunder home to the family starting this spring.
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