1997 Dodge Caravan Information

The 1997 Dodge Caravan was the first minivan with a sliding driver's side door.

The 1997 Dodge Caravan is a continuation of the Caravan line begun by Dodge in 1983, a line that transformed the car marketplace as the first minivan.

1997 Dodge Caravan Interior Features

The 1997 Dodge Caravan came with bucket seats and a third row seat, with captain's chairs or child seats optional. Cloth upholstery and a tilt steering wheel were standard, with leather upholstery and a leather trimmed steering wheel optional. Power windows and door locks were standard, with the option of a power driver's seat.

1997 Dodge Caravan Performance Features

Power brakes and four-wheel ABS came standard on the 1997 Caravan, with self-leveling suspension available as an option. A 3.3 liter V6 engine was the standard option, with an upgrade to a 3.8 liter V6 available.

1997 Dodge Caravan Exterior Features

Power heated mirrors and fog lights came standard on the 1997 Dodge Caravan. In 1996, Dodge introduced the first driver's side sliding door on a minivan. An all-wheel drive option was introduced in 1997. A camping and towing package was available as an option, as was a roof rack.

1997 Dodge Caravan Pricing and Specs

The 1997 Dodge Caravan had an original sticker price beginning at $17,235 and got 20 to 25 miles per gallon. Its current Kelley Blue Book value ranges from $3,425 to $4,650, though classified ads show it listed for as low as $875.

References

• Edmunds: 1997 Dodge Caravan Standard Equipment
• Autos: 1997 Dodge Caravan Detailed Pricing and Specifications
• V Lane: 1997 Dodge Caravan