2016 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T Minivan | Full Rental Car Review

[@matthewpetersen1491]

How cool would it be if the R/T Dodge minivan would have a Hemi in it

[@pblabrat07]

like an ls4 version that was transverse but hemi?!

[@rmproute66]

I know that RIPP makes Supercharger kits for the Pentastar V6, but they only fit the Rear Wheel Drive vehicles

[@thesavageofficial9953]

Well I do for you me and my dad actually own a Hemi V6 Dodge Caravan SE but it's not the RT

[@GuldstrandLin66]

@@thesavageofficial9953Hemi V6 doesn’t exist

[@CdnVANDOO]

Yes, and with a hole on top for my fifthwheel lol! It's just a joke I HAD to write, sorry about it!🤣🤣

[@mozacs3482]

If they made it a AWD the productions would have continued for another decade

[@simonrichards70]

Nice video! Just to clarify, in the 2016 R/T Grand Caravan, the Safety Sphere Group is an option which includes the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System, Blind Spot & Cross Path Detection, Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Rear View Auto Dim Mirror w/Microphone.

[@HerveVillachaize]

One of the better explanations of the Stow & Go seats. Thanks!

[@nomorokay]

The third row seats do recline. You just pull the strap between the wall and the seat and lean back. Also, the rear quarter windows offer a good way to quickly remove the hot air from a van that's been sitting in the sun for a while. Start the van, open the rear quarter windows, and in a few minutes the hot inside air is replaced with cool air from the A/C.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

the stow and go is an amazing engineering feat. makes this van a viable road camper. only wish was more reliable vehicle overall.

[@leavingasap843]

It is, don't be scared

[@CdnVANDOO]

I own the very same model r/t, same year and all, and I just love it! One thing about your video is that this model HAS the option of side mirrors dead angle detection. I do have it on mine, and it works perfectly and work with the parking assistance detectors, you can use it or turn it off. About the touchscreen, you are so right about how crappy it is. This is the only thing I hate about my minivan. It does work but so "unfriendly" to the user. It's frustrating! Overall, it's the perfect family van for the price. Great video!😁

[@disneyfan9099]

Enterprise sold this minivan at a auction a couple weeks ago with 47,500 miles on. It's now up for sale in Elmhurst for $19,000.

[@100RentalCars]

Under 20k? Not bad.

[@disneyfan9099]

100 Rental Cars Well it does have 48,000 miles on it. These vans usually need a lot of work on them when they get older.

[@mysticnomad3577]

The key fob is great because it gives you a place to put it while travelling and you actually have an accessory feature allowing you to keep using the functions as long as you need without having to restart the vehicle and shut it off every 10 min. like push start variations. The hidden key in the remote is to open your door if your battery dies.

[@aronphilip9693]

I wish you had sat in the back row, to give us an idea of the space and leg room there.

[@paulc8092]

You forgot to mention that the 2016 DGC R/T has an awesome sound system ( 9 speakers with 500 watts subwoofer), the best SS in many vehicles I've owned and driven since driving for 35+ years. Only the R/T trim offers this as standard, all the lower DGC trims only have 6 speakers at most and not even offered as an option. Mine is a rolling personal jukebox as downloaded over 6,300 songs and still only at 70% capacity on its hard drive. Got it in late August 2016 for about $8K off the MSRP of $35,224 from a N. Seattle Dodge dealer. Noticed that many DGC's have that silver "Flex Fuel" badge on the rear cargo door that mine doesn't have, see this also on most of the used ones listed for sale, think it's a rental fleet vehicle thing. It is also "black crystal pearl" (Darth Vader van) compared to your rental, it has the heated front and 2nd row seats plus heat for the steering wheel option, roof rack, integrated navigation system plus the factory tow pkg. with a Class II hitch and no dvd video as my kids were 17 and 11 y.o. then so already into their own tablets or laptops for the long road trips. Why pay for something expensive not going to use. The radio is kind of dated but I have no complaints as easy to use for me, the Sirius Satellite audio is OK but downloaded songs sound much better. Tows my compact 3,200 lbs. RV travel trailer OK but sometimes struggles a bit on the up hills. As it is our 3rd vehicle, still under 4K miles on the odometer after a year, have no regrets as was considering and had looked and test drove the Toyota Sienna XLE/SE trims at same time. Even the Sienna's lower LE trim with no leather or power lift gate would have cost several thousands more at that time compared to my R/T. The Stow N' Go feature and price for my R/T and the useless 2nd row middle seat in the Sienna's made the decision easy, plus DGC's looks much better than a Sienna that reminds me of a bloated fat person. My nephew back east in Virginia bought a new 2016 Sienna SE around the same time but he never said how much his cost, probably as it was a lot more compared to my R/T. Overall love my 2016 DGC that plan to keep for a long time. Have no personal stigma attached whatsoever to minivans, previous was a 2001 Chevy Venture WBE, compared to any SUV, they are more practical, comfortable and offer more utility, especially for any family with 2+ kids, also love those power sliding doors.

[@100RentalCars]

+Paul Chan Wow! First off, most comprehensive comment ever on this channel. Kudos and thanks! I only get to drive these vehicles for a few short days, so my knowledge of them is way inferior compared to a real owner. And, you got yours for 8k?!?! Talk about a steal. Well done sir!

[@paulc8092]

Yes 100RC's, found it on the internet listed for about $7,700 off MSRP, when the dealer would not budge an inch so we started to leave and about to drive away, the mgr. then chased us and offered $300 off, I would have taken $100, good thing took wife's advice, she is a hard negotiator. Also whenever buy a new vehicle also like to keep the original window sticker and brochure for reference purposes.

[@chasemcdonald4073]

I have a 2012 DGC and I love the touch screen, as it seems to be based off Windows XP style of operating system. It has not lagged in 4 years of use and is simple and straightforward It is much better than my wife’s Lincoln MKX which uses a newer operating system but is trash in comparison ( I am a computer networking graduate)

[@chasemcdonald4073]

The speaker system sounds amazing, I would agree. Expecally if you use a iPod Classic or Nano in the glove box. Next best sound is the Hard Drive (although you can’t make playlist) The radio and satellite audio in ok, I guess. I will not discuss Bluetooth audio, because anyone that use Bluetooth for audio is just stupid

[@francesco1998]

Paul Chan The reason your van is having trouble uphill is because the vans towing capacity is 3,600 lbs. and since you’ve most likely got crap loaded up in the trailer it’s weighing even more than 3,200, meaning uphill it’s gonna be a lot more when the van has to carry itself, it’s passengers, it’s cargo, it’s trailer, and the trailers cargo. I’d look into shedding some weight off the payload, doesn’t matter what it is as long as you’re not putting so much stress on the driveline and transmission.

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

I just went on to look at the grand caravan ans asked about those openings in the mid section, I was told they were simply storage but yet you literally fold the seats inside lol.. that's amazing

[@irenehumphries1910]

The Toyota has the back window vent. It is also used when you open any other window it helps equalize the pressure in your ears.

[@100RentalCars]

Really? I haven't driven a Toyota minivan in a couple of decades (we had one when I was growing up). Thanks for letting me know. Unfortunately, I've never seen one on a rental car lot, but...maybe I'll get lucky and I can review one soon. Thanks for the comment Irene!

[@irenehumphries1910]

100 Rental Cars I haven’t rented one either. But that is all I have bought since 1998, after they discontinued the Ford Aerostar. I bought my first minivan in 1989 and have not wanted to drive any other since.

[@irenehumphries1910]

100 Rental Cars I don’t know if it is called equalize your pressure, but when some Someoneopens a window in the second row of seating it feels like your ear drums are vibrating, open the vent window and it stops. I don’t think the first year model Sienna which came out in 1998 had the ability to roll down those passenger windows. I don’t remember. They only roll about 1/2 way down.

[@100RentalCars]

I don't know if that's the official/right way of phrasing it, but I understand what you mean. Those small windows are actually one of my favorite features. They work great on a hot day when you're driving down the highway. The noise the air creates is pretty minimal and it helps cool off the vehicle - especially the third row seat - really well. Too bad the other manufacturers aren't copying it. Oh well.

[@100RentalCars]

By the way, I drive a Kia Sedona LX and freakin' love it. You should check it out if you get a chance.

[@ak13three]

Nice.... needed to know how big the storage area was and now I know thanks to your video.

[@100RentalCars]

👍👍👍

[@couchpotato1017]

7:03 there are technically no censors at all on the doors. They will just move backwards if the door is pushing on something.

[@100RentalCars]

Really? Thanks for that. I'll be sure to correct this in my future videos. Seriously, I really do appreciate the feedback, without people like you, I'd continue to make the same dumb mistakes over and over. So thank you!

[@WhipzByBlue]

The only minivan I’m not ashamed to drive. 😎

[@jeffreysegal2065]

I must have seen 100 or so Dodge or Chrysler van videos, and you are the only one to actually demonstrate stowing the StownGo seats front and rear. The front is quite cumbersome, especially with floor mats, isn't it? Still a great feature as are the power doors. Does the wheel telescope? I can't reach mine.

[@100RentalCars]

Hey, thanks for the kind words about my review. Much appreciated. And you know, I can't remember if the steering wheel telescopes. But I'd bet it does. All the JEEPs steering wheels to and so did the Dodge Journey I drove a few weeks ago. So I'm guessing the caravan does too. Tell you WHEN (not if) I get another Caravan I'll post a short video about the steering wheel just for you.

[@JJAVA-wt6eo]

I hope there are many of these left to buy whenever my Honda Element with old school everything goes belly up. I can see an air mattress would fit easily and many journeys westward awaits me

[@roadrunner9622]

May I suggest you look into one now. My family had a good two years or more left on our current cars, but figured "Why go without a minivan for two years?" There are so many used 2010-2018 minivans on the market (due to loss of popularity and rental-company turnover), that the selection and prices are incredible. You can get a 2016 GC with the R/T package for about $12,000 give or take. We bought ours six weeks ago and are just so happy with it. Every week we discover some new unexpected feature we didnt know it had. Definitely shop around and check out the R/T package though. These GC's are NOT all created equal. The R/T package feels so luxurious. And yes, we do want to use ours as a camper, instead of using a tent. My one thing is this: Even though it's the R/T package, there are several options in ours that are not there. The buttons are not there. No heated seats or steering wheel. No bluetooth. No uConnect. No parking assist or blind-spot detection. Etc. But I think a lot of former rental cars are like that.

[@chrishayes5755]

there's nothing cool or uncool about a minivan, it's just a vehicle that serves a function.

[@DavidGonzalez-hy1uk]

Dont know if yours wasnt equiped with but mine has a cooler under the center console and the third row can be flipped facing back to enjoy sporting events drive in and tailgating

[@trentonhull5972]

Just saw this video and saw your thoughts on the radio. We have a Wrangler, and this touchscreen is available, but ours is just an old school radio (not a touchscreen). Chrysler has done an AWFUL job on both systems and the phone works AWFUL. Great review👍

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Trenton! I've actually never driven a Wrangler. Do a review! I'd love to check it out.

[@trentonhull5972]

100 Rental Cars, Enterprise has very few of them. Maybe you'll get one. There's mixed reviews on them, but from experience, there are better alternatives. They are loud and not very comfortable on trips, but has a decent powertrain. The base models are very overpriced for such little features. Definitely an off roading car.

[@100RentalCars]

Well now I'm super curious. I wonder if I could request one... Probably not, but I'll give it a shot.

[@NeighborhoodCarReviews]

They still use the old Mercedes keys. A relic of the awful Daimler-Chrysler era.

[@100RentalCars]

They're awful, right? I hope Dodge changes it soon.

[@minivegana1355]

100 Rental Cars ¡People are spoiled!😠😠😠

[@XanMan_05]

Those keys were so terrible. I rented a town and country, it had the same key. We had too replace the battery inside the key 2 times in the span of a month and a half.

[@La-yt1wr]

@@100RentalCars it's only used in the Dodge Grand Caravan every other product from FCA uses new key designs

[@shashankp350]

Hi

[@roadrunner9622]

Those shallow "storage compartments" in the ceiling are DVD screen holders. But sure, use them for a book or whatever.

[@THERIDESHAREMINUTE]

All that and they didn't show the most important thing i enjoy on these vehicles. The steering wheel buttons on the back of the steering wheel that controls the settings on the radio without having to distract the driver from taking their eyes off the road.

[@brownbuter]

@ 6:53 will make even Kim Kardashian jealous @ that rear end !

[@Charlie-xh4db]

ThankX alot 👍

[@Irishgrl65]

Thankyou for sharing I'm just getting to know my Grand caravan and mine looks exactly like yours I have the sensors on my side mirror setting me know there are card coming up along side me lol

[@Stiv689]

Great van I plan to buy myself such a well or Chrysler Town & Country or Chrysler Grand Voyage! Great review. R / T what kind of equipment? Is it like LIMITED? Sorry for my English, I'm from Russia. And he does not have a single monitor for passengers?

[@mohammedjassem4185]

Which is better, Dodge Caravan or Chrysler Pacifica?

[@jeepguy95]

Unfortunately R/T means "Sporty" more than "Performance" when it comes to the Grand Caravan, BUT the 3.6 V6 is an AWESOME engine with 282 HP (we have that engine in our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee), so it's one of thew "faster" minivans in its class. I'd drive one of these. :)

[@100RentalCars]

True. Especially for this model; however, a few videos back I did a review of the 2017 GT model. THAT is a fast minivan. Unrelated, but how are you liking the 2014 Cherokee? I really love those cars. What trim model do you have? I'm always curious how actual owners like these cars. I only get about two days with each review car and it's not enough time to truly appreciate...or hate...each one.

[@denisgoguen9823]

I have the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T and the only thing sport about it is the suspension

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

Vincent D 283

[@lastcall170]

Finding the spare tire is a feat.

[@kkingofkingzq9032]

Momma out here taking all the homies to soccer practice an out shinning other mom with muffler deletes an looking at other moms listening to my moms Bald eagles screaming down the street🤣

[@michaelpetzold452]

Just follow the very simple instructions on the screen

[@JJAVA-wt6eo]

some people wish not to read.... lol

[@nickr3441]

I'm not a minivan guy, not enough kids to warrant one. But man this thing looks so out dated. Exterior looks nice, but that interior needs a make over.

[@NeighborhoodCarReviews]

Oceanic Flight Probably won’t happen. They are running the end of their life and the Pacifica will end up covering both lines.

[@nickr3441]

Neighborhood Car Reviews they have been talking about discounting the caravan for years now. It's not going to happen. The car just sells to well for them to do that. The Pacifica alone wouldn't even be able to have one full shift at the Windsor plant.

[@NeighborhoodCarReviews]

True. I just keep hearing of the discontiuation of this aging platform. I'd like to see the Grand Caravan stay and receive the major redesign it deserves. I tend to like them over the Pacifica anyways.

[@nickr3441]

Neighborhood Car Reviews IMO, the Pacifica is too expensive for a family haulers, 40K??? Base model. No thanks. I can't imagine Chrysler selling many. The caravan starts at around $23K, which is where most families can afford

[@100RentalCars]

I am a minivan guy, although a small part of me dies every time I have to admit that. We have a Kia Sedona and...I'm almost ashamed to admit this, but I love it. Life is much easier now that we have it.

[@k.E3754]

i thought the highest trim was the crew

[@urielhernandezT150]

This van has cup holders on the power doors

[@urielhernandezT150]

I do have a profile picture of a silver grand caravan

[@anonymouspost9144]

I'm a technophobe so I don't mind that it doesn't have all the high tech bells and whistles which translate to more complications and computer chips and more things to break and more money to spend on repairs.

[@disneyfan9099]

44,000 miles? Wow that's a lot. This will be going to a Auction very soon.

[@100RentalCars]

These minivans get a ton of work for Enterprise. Super popular by me. But they don't Auction the cars off anymore, at least not by me. They've open up their own used car dealerships. Kinda similar to CarMax in that there's no negotiating on price.

[@disneyfan9099]

100 Rental Cars Yeah but this is to old to be sold under the Enterprise car sales name. They auction off a lot of vehicles still because they get rid of so many vehicles in a year that it's almost to many for Enterprise to sell on their own.

[@100RentalCars]

+Disney Fan Really? Alright then. I need to go to an auction someday soon. Seems like it would be a fun experience.

[@disneyfan9099]

100 Rental Cars Sadly in order to go to most car auctions you have to have a Car dealer license or know someone who has one so that you could tag along.

[@100RentalCars]

+Disney Fan Well that sucks. I bet it's fun. I drove by an auction yard yesterday, it was huge. Looked fun.

[@deltomlequernaque7849]

I was wondering how to connect the phone...

[@wallybeegone]

Accessed via voice command. Just push to talk, and you navigate through a menu entirely through voice commands. Takes less than a minute to pair. However, beware this system maddening from time to time.

[@djjohnyt5507]

J. Deltom Lequernaqué this model doesn’t have Bluetooth

[@smoothyhs]

WITHOUT PREJUDICE Good video thank you but there's no other way to say that my 2005 sucks especially the brakes and the body !!! Disappointing for such a great big company that made big strides !!!!

[@bethaniaeusebiodaycareeuse898]

Es el mismo diseño de la 2017,cuál diferencia tiene.

[@100RentalCars]

Gracias.

[@fwdamian]

it’s the same as a 2016 town and country dodge and chryslers minivans have been the same ever since

[@minivegana1355]

I want one, BUT I don't want leather seats because I'm vegan! I'm in LOVE😍😍😍with this vehicle!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@100RentalCars]

+Mini Vegana I'm sure you can get the Grand Caravan with a cloth inferior. Also, I'm curious if they use "real" leather. It might have very little actual animal products in it. Maybe, it's worth a little investigating.

[@kirkbenedict2927]

How do you eat car seats?

[@jamesking1971]

The cow was shedding

[@aliozdil6586]

Weirdo

[@williamryan9195]

You're buying an automobile not a touch screen. Also try cleaning the camera lens. It's probably dirty from road grit.

[@عمرمعتوقعثمانمعتوق]

كم السعر واصله الى ليبيا وشكرا

[@100RentalCars]

Sorry friend, but I don't speak Arabic. I really wish I could. And Google Translate also isn't very helpful. Here's what the Googles clams you said, "How much price to you call Libya?" I'm guessing that's not what you meant. :)

[@Mark300win]

100 Rental Cars thats a 2 year old comment but incase ur interested to know the translation: “ how much is the price of this car shipped to libya, thanks”

[@craig4465]

My 2016 has side warning detection. Your van is missing a few options.

[@charlessanders1342]

I have this same year as it's has great power city mpg is crappy at 13-15 mpg driving it as easy as I can there is a noise in back pass side rear a deep rattle noise I checked the seats they are tight sounds like coming from side door just can't duplicate noise have to be driving it then u hear it but it is a Dodge so can't expect high qualify. It has all new brake pads and rotors and they are squeaking on stops But can do to cheap pads or installer did not lubricate brake parts correctly. The Garmin GPS is no good As It wouldn't let me type in my destination how I wanted I typed in city says "Can't find" type in street name addresses come up but not address I am going to as I used to have a Garmin mobile unit and it was also junk it was always "acquiring signal" I eventually threw it away pure junk.

[@jaffersmart5040]

عشق

[@100RentalCars]

So google translate says that "عشق" means love. If that's true, then right back at you!

[@aayonce4]

I bet it smells gross in there .. all of these vans had a weird if not appealing odor! Lol

[@Sig721Tau]

This guy talks too soft and pronounces every word slowly. Kinda creepy when you're talking about a van. Lol

[@100RentalCars]

Maybe turn up your volume and switch to 1.25 speed? And I'll try to speak up next time. Getting the sound perfect is actually pretty hard. Cheers!

[@anonymouspost9144]

Somebody needs to clean their van?

[@j.walkerr0]

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