Dodge Grand Caravan Mixed minivan messages Women give Chrysler's crown jewels reality check By Anita Lienert eidi Shepard tossed the keys to the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan to her son and plopped down in the minivan's back seat. But overall, the seating was very comfortable and the ride was very smooth.
Mother knows best.
That's why we asked members of The Detroit News women's panel to help us evaluate DaimlerChrysler AG's new minivans. A family-style test drive was our aim and our panel did not disappoint. The new minivans go on sale this month. Even though not all of them were moms, the women were tough critics as they subjected the new minivans to a stringent reality check. Panelists were encouraged to let friends and family members get behind the wheel.