Dodge Grand Caravan

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The best minivan is back with the Dodge Grand Caravan. With a design that shows an attention to detail in every aspect, the Grand Caravan is just begging for you to give it a spin.

Sporting some new exterior features, the fifth generation of mini van is looking to make sure that the stereotype of the minivan that looks don’t matter but this vehicle doesn’t accept that.  It dismisses those claims with a sophisticated look.  With a newly designed front fascia and the signature Dodge crosshair grille it couldn’t be more clear about the care put into making sure that there is no sacrifice of style for the care of the family.

This is truly the vehicle for every family, clearly seen in the luxurious interior.  It’s a good thing it can seat up to 7, with the quality seating being offered it’s hard to see why no one wouldn’t want to climb in for a ride.  The seats have improved fabric material and the interior is designed with soft touch materials to make sure comfort is always there.  It doesn’t hurt that the front and second row seats are heated.  It even has a super console available that offers not only 4 cup holders, but also two power outlets, and is an accessible storage area.

The Grand Caravan is all about room.  It has the room for the people who ride and for the family that needs the space for their outing into the countryside.  The second row seats can switch from being seats for passengers into quickly being additional storage space with the simple touch of a button.  The third row can follow suit with the one motion system that now allows the head rest of the chairs to fold down giving even more space!  There’s also the available Mopar cargo liner to make sure that whatever you’re packing into the Grand Caravan won’t destroy the seating.  There’s even a Mopar running board that is made from high strength and durable substruction that makes it so they can take a beating no matter what kind of shoes are stepping on it.

Grand Caravan is all about providing an unparallelled amount of comfort.  For those far trips to the relatives, you can get a 9 inch flip down color screen so your kids can watch their favorite DVDs.  If you were worried about the noise becoming too much while you’re driving or just trying to sleep, you can also get two wireless infrared headsets so they can still enjoy the show while giving you the quiet you need.  There is even the Uconnect System, Dodge’s way of linking your Grand Caravan to today’s tech.  You can use it to turn your minivan into a mobile wi-fi hot spot.

The best new addition to the Caravan is the new 3.6 liter V6 engine that is all about giving minimal maintenance with great durability.  It provides 283 horsepower and 260 pounds-foot of torque.  All that power and it still manages to deliver fuel economy that could only be called incredible.  That’s 17 miles per gallon when driving to the kids soccer game in Brooklyn and 25 mpg when driving out to Hudson Valley for the weekend on a 20 gallon tank.  That means you’ll get an estimated range of 500 miles on the highway.  To make the deal even better, the V6 engine has been tested and now when you push down on that gas pedal, you’ll get quality and smooth operation.

Dodge wants to make sure that your family is well looked after with the Grand Caravan.  The vehicle comes equipped with airbags spread throughout the cabin.  This includes driver and front passenger airbags and supplemental side curtain airbags.  The frame of the car has been reinforced and is designed to absorb the energy of an impact to make sure that every passenger is safe.  There’s also an available Parkview camera to make backing up even easier through the use of audio and visual indicators when backing up.

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Dodge Challenger

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Are you a fan of the early muscle cars? Well, in that case, the Dodge Challenger is the perfect blend of a retro exterior and modern power for you.

With a sleek and sexy look, the Challenger is certainly ready to turns heads and grab anyone’s attention.  It’s the kind of car that the moment you see it, you just have to give it a spin for yourself.

The design of the Challenger is all about making sure you feel like you’re driving in style.  Everything from the dual round headlamps to the bright tipped dual exhaust just add to the flair.  To add to the incredible look, you can add on features to really set your Challenger apart in the crowd.  For example, there is the T/A hood that is a call back to the 1970 Challenger’s.  This hood scoop funnels air into the engine compartment to lower the temperature underneath the hood.  If that isn’t enough, then you can go for the rear wing spoiler that is not only made with strength in mind but is also designed to add down-force.  You can even add a custom stripe to the hood.

All that sleek style goes beyond the skin of the Challenger.  Inside, the car makes sure that when you’re driving, you’re still being treated to the best quality.  This is apparent in the new three spoke steering wheel that includes audio controls.  For your seats, you will find that the Challenger gives you an all new performance bucket seats that are offered in leather trimmed.  You can even get the seats heated to help deal with a cold winter’s morning drive to the office.

The engines available for the Challenger come in three forms.  The first one up is the 392 c SRT Hemi V8 which cranks out 470 horsepower and 470 pds-ft of torque.  Then there’s the 5.7 liter Hemi engine which has 375 hp and 410 lb of torque.   It also has fuel saver technology which gives greater efficiency.  The last available engine is the 3.6 liter V6 Engine which has been retooled to provide a 20 percent increase in horsepower for 305 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque.  With available five speed automatic and six speed manual transmission, quality is how the Challenger works with regards to options.

That quality doesn’t come with a sacrifice for safety, however.  The Challenger makes sure to do everything it can to keep you safe.  With systems in place such as an electronic stability program that helps keep control in an extreme steering situation, and anti-lock brakes, this vehicle is designed to help you outright avoid the worse from happening.  Should that come to pass, however, then you’ll find yourself cared for.  The body of the car is designed with a strong focus on passenger and driver safety.  There’s also standard front and side airbags and the seats are equipped with active head restraints.

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Dodge Caliber

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The spiritual successor to the Dodge Neon is back with the new Dodge Caliber.

This four door family car is distinguishable from its competition by a signature Dodge single cross hair grille.  The rear body spoiler gives the car a sharp silhouette and retains the color of the body which is available in such colors as bright white and red pearl.  For more options on the exterior look of your new Dodge Caliber, there’s the Mopar hood cover which provides the extreme protection of a sturdy black vinyl to guard against road debris.  If you want to make the Caliber shine even more out on the streets, then the replacement chrome fuel filler door will give you the added beauty to stand out.

The Dodge Caliber is a fantastic car for someone looking for something roomy yet inexpensive.  The hatchback design of the car gives that offer with its versatility.  Perfect for the family on the go, with a spacious cargo area, you’ll find plenty of room for storing all kinds of things for any camping excursion to the Hudson Valley.  On top of that, you’ll the Caliber perfect for any trip, with an available rooftop cargo box carrier if the back just isn’t big enough.  There’s also the hitch mounted bike carrier that holds two bikes and still manages to fold down making it so you can get the lift-gate open without being forced to remove it.  It’s a great offer, what with the 250 pound capacity cargo floor storage that has the removable washable liner, for anyone looking to escape the city life for that weekend getaway without leaving anything or anyone behind.

That ride our to the country is going to be a comfy affair all thanks to the interior design that looks to give the smooth ride possible.  The seats are available in premium cloth or a leather trim that’s sophisticated and attractive.  With the details stitching that’s used, it’s finely crafted and gives the Caliber an air of unmatched refinement.  To add to the comfort level of the car, you’ll also be able to enjoy such things as automatic climate control which will keep the temperature control to a precise setting that you set.  There’s also options for heated mirrors to help defrost the side mirrors during those cold winter mornings and heated seats to make sure you’re not too uncomfortable during any winter trips.

The Dodge Caliber has two different offerings for the engine.  The 2.4 liter World Engine has an impressive 172 horsepower with a 165 pound torque.  It also offers 29 miles per gallon once you get on the highway and a 5 speed manual transaxle transmission.  The other engine being offered is the 2.0 Liter DOHC 16 valve dual VVT engine.  It has horsepower of 158 with a 141 pound torque.  This one will get you 32 mpg on the highway.  With that 13.6 gallon tank, you’ll have plenty of road between you and the next gas station.  The Caliber also comes standard with transaxles CVT2’s autostick which substitutes belts and pulleys instead of gears in the fight to give you a smooth and more efficient riding experience.

The best way to deal with an accident is just to avoid one.  That’s what the Dodge Caliber tries to do with it’s electronic stability control.  This lets you keep control during any extreme steering maneuvers.  It senses when your car is starting to get out of control and attempts to correct this by controlling the throttle and applying brakes on individual wheels.  Combines with anti lock brakes and a traction control system, the Caliber wants to keep you out of trouble.

Should the worst happen, the Caliber has you covered.  To make sure you protected, the Caliber has standard multistage airbags for both driver and the front passenger.  To compliment this and for the rear passengers, there are supplemental side curtain airbags and even available side seat airbags.  To ensure that the car can hold up, it is designed with strengthen materials at engineered crush zones.  It goes to show that Dodge Caliber cares about getting your family an affordable car without having to worry about their safety.

Dodge Charger

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A reborn icon, the Dodge Charger is a performance sedan with the look of a muscle car.

It’s a a ride with striking features and is truly one of a kind on the road.  The best part of riding in a Dodge Charger isn’t just driving one of the best looking cars on the market, but you can do so at a great value.

It’s easy to see why the Charger is so loved.  It all starts when you first look at the body.  With an exterior design that showcases the iconic horizontal body side styling.  It shows a tapered silhouette that’s accented with muscular front to rear fenders.  It doesn’t end there, it also features the signature crosshair grille.  If the look isn’t enough for you, there are plenty of options to enhance the visual design.  You can purchase the Mopar rear spoiler that looks amazing on the Charger but is also vibration free and quite durable.  You can also get chrome mirror covers to add that extra shine or to really stand out, there’s the Mopar body stripe kit to spruce up the exterior.

The quality of the Charger isn’t just on the outside, but once you take a seat inside, you’ll see that quality is all encompassing.  With the ability to easily seat up to 5 people, everyone is going to be sitting comfortably in the leather seats made from quality stitching.  If that wasn’t enough. then you can get a premium sound group that includes 9 amplified speakers and an 8 inch sub woofer.  Still not enough?  The Charger even has heated and cooled cup holders.  You can’t beat that.  It ensures that everyone riding, including the driver are surrounded at all times in the sights and sounds of the highest quality.

For the powertrain, the Charger doesn’t skimp on value.  You get to choose from one of two engines.  There’s the 3.6 liter Pentastar that is available on the Charger SE, Rallye, and the Rallye Plus.  It has a horsepower of 292 at 6350 RPM.  With 5 speed automatic transmission, you’ll be getting 18 miles per gallon during that drive on the streets of Manhattan and 27 mpg once you get on the highway.  Also available is the 5.7 liter HEMI V8, a four cylinder engine with fuel saver technology.  Both engines are best in class for power and efficiency, making sure you don’t waste any gas mileage on any trip.

For your safety, the Charger comes complete with electronic stability control that makes it so your car stays on the road even during extreme conditions.  All this and a four wheel anti lock brake system and available all wheel drive keeps your car safe and sound during rain storms or snowstorms.  To give you even more peace of mind, the Charger has reactive head restraints to compliment the leather seating, but it also has front and read side curtain airbags as well as standard driver and front passenger airbags.

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