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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is that every trim gets a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen and rearview camera. This is a light update rather than a redesign, with a simplified four-trim lineup and a new GT at the top.
About the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
5th generation (2008-2020), late-cycle update year; this is the 10th model year of this generation and well after the 2011 refresh.
Dodge positions the Grand Caravan as the practical original minivan: a seven-passenger family and cargo hauler built around versatility, fold-flat seating, and everyday value. The big draw is not cutting-edge tech or a luxury cabin; it is the ability to switch quickly between carrying people and hauling bulky gear while still offering useful family features like three-row climate control, storage bins, and strong V6 power at a lower price than newer rivals.
The SE is the practical starting point, while the SE Plus adds fold-into-floor second-row seats, Bluetooth, and dark exterior trim. The SXT focuses on family convenience with power sliding doors and a power liftgate, while the GT brings navigation, heated first- and second-row seats, leather with red stitching, and firmer suspension tuning.
What changed, by category
Styling
The lineup shrinks to SE, SE Plus, SXT, and GT. The AVP and SXT Plus are dropped, the new GT takes over the top position from the R/T, and the SE Plus makes the dark Blacktop appearance package standard.
Safety
A rearview camera becomes standard on every trim.
Tech
A 6.5-inch touchscreen becomes standard across the lineup. Bluetooth becomes standard on the SE and SXT, while the SXT also gains standard satellite radio and USB ports.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 283 hp | 283 hp | 283 hp | 283 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 140.3 cu-ft | 140.3 cu-ft | 140.3 cu-ft | 140.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7 in | 32.7 in | 32.7 in | 32.7 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The biggest change is a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen and rearview camera on every 2017 Grand Caravan. Dodge also simplifies the range to four trims: SE, SE Plus, SXT, and GT.
Was the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan redesigned?
No, the 2017 Grand Caravan was not redesigned. It remains part of the fifth generation and keeps the same basic front-wheel-drive layout, 3.6-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission, and fold-flat minivan cabin.
What replaced the R/T trim for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The GT replaces the R/T as the top 2017 Grand Caravan trim. It has a monochromatic exterior, firmer suspension tuning, navigation, upgraded audio, red-stitched leather upholstery, heated first- and second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel.
How is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan different from the 2016 model?
The 2017 model adds a standard touchscreen and rearview camera across the lineup and reorganizes the trims. The AVP, R/T, and SXT Plus are dropped, the GT joins as the top trim, and several previously optional SXT features become standard.
Did the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan get a new engine?
No, the engine does not change for 2017. Every trim continues with a 3.6-liter V6, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan.
3.9
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
(277 reviews)
“This 2017 dodge grand caravan has been nothing but a headache since I purchased it. It had to have the whole motor replaced, the thermostat replaced and the battery cable doesn't make a good connection so it will randomly not start.”
“An Escalade (Similar) is 4 times the cost of a Caravan..does it get you places 4 times faster, last 4 times longer, 4 times more efficient on fuel?? No. Buy something cheap and practical and you can pat yourself on the back when you're all grown up.”