Our Take on the Dodge Caravan for 1998

In 1998, Dodge raised the bar by offering the most powerful and most luxurious Caravan ever. The better highway gas mileage of the Caravan was a critical consideration in the Mini-Van market for 1998. The Caravan was last redesigned two years ago. Rather than have just one model trying to do it all, Dodge offers different versions to suit just concerning every interested bargain-hunter. The Caravan is a more contented model to drive.

In addition: The Dodge follows up on a full style freshening that took place last year. Gas mileage was an important consideration in the Mini-Van for 1998. The wide selection of styles only enhances the model's famous strengths of upgraded stereo. There was stiff competition from a variety of manufacturers that year.

Redesigned Interior

Up front, the gauge horde and other instrument cluster details are apparently intended to be in the spirit of Dodge's past. The Caravan can take more than most cars in its product; it offers 14.4 cubic foot of trunk space Dodge designers have equipped the Caravan with a shapely dash and steering wheel, and engaging materials. Good as the materials look, they feel cheap to the touch and are, on the whole, under usual in the middle of Mini-Van. The Caravan is roomy for its make, offering generous accommodations for its front and rear passengers. Inside you'll discover plenty of headroom.

Tech Specs

A four-speed automatic is optional. The base Caravan is equipped with 4 doors and allows seating for 7 adults. While an impressive vehicle, the Caravan loses some of it's gloss when the high price tag is taken into account. We got 18 miles per gallon even with traffic and bad weather. Driving on the freeway netted 24.

The invoice price for the Caravan is $22656 with a retail price of $25155. This puts the Dodge at the top end of the pricing for its market.