Chrysler Grand Caravan SXT V6 | Cuir | Stow'N'go *ARRIVAGE OCTOBRE 2026*2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan SXT in Bright White: the minivan that folds its seats into the floor
Some vehicles get bought for the fun of it. Others get bought because they solve problems. The 2027 Grand Caravan SXT is squarely in the second camp, and that is exactly what makes it easy to like. Seven seats, dual power sliding doors, a power liftgate and a Stow 'n Go system that swallows both the second and third rows straight into the floor. Finished in monochromatic Bright White with black Caprice leatherette inside, this unit is built around what families actually use every day: space, warmth, simplicity and a driver-assist list that is surprisingly complete for the segment.
Space and Stow 'n Go, the real reason to buy a Grand Caravan
This is where the Grand Caravan pulls away from almost everything else on the road. The Stow 'n Go system folds the second- and third-row seats into bins built right into the floor. No seats to remove, no bench left behind in the garage, no sore back. You drop what you do not need, keep the rest in place, and go.
The payoff is up to 3,978 litres, or 140.5 cubic feet, of cargo space once everything is folded. In practical terms: a dresser bought on impulse, four boxes of laminate flooring, hockey gear for two kids. Passenger volume comes in at 4,672 litres, which explains why nobody complains from the back rows on a long drive.
When the seats stay up, those same bins become closed storage. Winter boots, booster cables, toys and snacks disappear instead of sliding around the aisle. For 2027, the full-length floor console has been reworked and offers even more storage between the front seats.
A straightforward Pentastar V6 and a 9-speed automatic
Under the hood sits the 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6, rated at 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This is not an engine that tries to impress you. It is an engine that never leaves you hunting for power. A highway on-ramp with seven people aboard and a full cargo area is a non-event.
The 9-speed automatic keeps the engine relaxed around town and lets it settle low on the highway. That is where the ratings of 12.4 L/100 km in the city and 8.4 L/100 km on the highway come from, helped along by engine stop/start and by active grille shutters that improve aerodynamics when cooling is not needed. With a 71-litre tank, long distances mean few stops.
Front-wheel drive and a 3,089 mm wheelbase give the van stable, predictable road behaviour, with light steering in a parking lot and quiet rolling at highway speed.
Built with Canadian winters in mind
Chrysler clearly had January in mind here. Remote start is standard, so the van warms up while you finish your coffee. Heated front seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard too, which is not always the case in this class. Active grille shutters help the engine reach operating temperature faster in deep cold.
Automatic climate control manages three separate zones of heat, air conditioning and airflow, with dedicated rear controls. Nobody has to negotiate over the temperature. Built-in second-row sunshades cut the glare when a child is sleeping.
An honest note: the Grand Caravan is front-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive. With the engine's weight sitting over the driven wheels, electronic stability control and a proper set of winter tires, it handles the season without drama.
What it can pull
Properly equipped, the Grand Caravan is rated to tow up to 1,633 kg, or 3,600 lb. That covers a loaded utility trailer, a small tent trailer, a snowmobile trailer or a fishing boat on a single-axle trailer.
For a lot of families, that is what makes a second vehicle unnecessary when the towing happens only a few weekends a year.
Clean, understated exterior styling
Monochromatic Bright White gives this unit a crisp, bright silhouette that is easy to keep looking sharp and ages well. Body-colour door handles and shields keep the look cohesive, while gloss black mirror caps add just enough contrast.
Seventeen-inch Tech Silver aluminum wheels round it out without overreaching, and deep-tinted rear glass keeps back-row passengers out of view.
Inside: practical first, but far from plain
The black Caprice leatherette bucket seats are the right call for family life. The material is non-animal-derived, it wears well and, most importantly, it wipes clean. Spilled juice, soccer field mud, a wet dog: a damp cloth and the problem is gone.
The driver's seat offers 12-way power adjustment including 4-way power lumbar, which matters on a long drive. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes and carries the audio controls.
Both power sliding doors and the power liftgate open with a single press, from the key fob or from inside the cabin. New for 2027, the liftgate has an adjustable opening height, which pays off in a low-ceiling garage. The third row splits 60-40, so you can carry six people and something long at the same time.
Technology: simple, wireless, no learning curve
The Uconnect 5 multimedia system runs on a 25.6 cm (10.1-inch) touchscreen with a quick, logical interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are both supported, so the phone stays in a pocket while maps, music and messages appear on screen the moment you start up.
Bluetooth pairs two devices at once, handy when two parents share the van. The audio system runs six speakers, and the Chrysler mobile app handles remote lock, unlock and engine start. Keyless Enter 'n Go rounds it out, which helps when you are carrying a child in one arm.
Safety: a more generous list than you would expect
This is probably the most underrated part of the trim. Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go is standard, which makes heavy traffic far less tiring and long highway runs much easier. LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist watches over the moments of inattention.
Add forward collision warning with active braking, Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection, the Park-Sense Rear Park Assist system that can apply the brakes on its own, and the ParkView rear back-up camera. Front and side airbags plus curtain airbags covering all three rows complete the picture, alongside electronic stability control, hill start assist and rain brake support.
Why buy at Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler
A minivan is not an impulse purchase. It is a vehicle you keep for years, it carries what matters most to you, and it has to start every morning. At Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler, in Sainte-Marie and Saint-Malachie, we take the time to understand your reality before we talk about a vehicle: how many car seats, what kind of trailer, how many kilometres a year.
Our team knows the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram lineups inside out, and our service department stays with your vehicle long after delivery. You deal with local people who answer when you call back.
Six things that matter when the van works every day
- Both rear rows fold into the floor, with nothing to remove and nothing left behind in the garage
- Up to 3,978 litres of cargo space, enough to skip the second trip most of the time
- Remote start, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, all standard and all built for January
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go included, a real gain in traffic and on the highway
- Caprice leatherette that wipes clean in ten seconds, a genuine ally while the kids are young
- Three climate zones and second-row sunshades, so nobody negotiates over the temperature
Frequently asked questions
Is the 3.6L V6 enough when the van is full?
Yes, and that is its strength. At 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft, the Pentastar keeps a comfortable reserve for on-ramps and hills with seven passengers aboard. The 9-speed automatic holds it in a relaxed range, which avoids the noisy high-revving you sometimes get from smaller turbocharged engines in this kind of vehicle.
What kind of fuel consumption should I expect?
The official ratings are 12.4 L/100 km in the city and 8.4 L/100 km on the highway. Mixed driving between the Beauce and Quebec City usually lands somewhere between the two, and engine stop/start helps in stop-and-go traffic. In winter, expect a bump tied to warm-up time and snow resistance.
Do the rear seats really fold into the floor in both rows?
They do. Stow 'n Go works on the second row as well as the third. You fold whatever you do not need into the floor bins, with no tools and without taking a single seat out of the van. The rest of the time, those bins serve as closed storage.
How much can it tow?
Properly equipped, it is rated to pull up to 1,633 kg, or 3,600 lb. That covers a loaded utility trailer, a small tent trailer or a boat on a single-axle trailer. Come see us with your trailer's specifications and we will confirm the right hitch and wiring together.
How does it handle a Quebec winter?
It is front-wheel drive, so the engine's weight sits over the driven wheels, which helps a lot when pulling away on a slippery surface. With electronic stability control, hill start assist and a good set of winter tires, it gets through the season without surprises. Remote start and the heated seats and steering wheel take care of the rest.
Is Caprice leatherette a good choice with young children?
It is probably the best choice. The material is non-animal-derived, it stands up to wear and it cleans with a damp cloth. Snack disasters and boot marks bother it far less than they would bother cloth, and the cabin keeps looking sharp for longer.
What is new for 2027?
The 2027 model year brings a reworked full-length floor console with more storage between the front seats, along with a power liftgate that now offers an adjustable opening height, useful in a low garage. The rest stays faithful to the formula that made the model a success.
Why buy this Grand Caravan at Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler?
Because a family minivan should be chosen with someone who asks the right questions before talking about price. Our advisors in Sainte-Marie and Saint-Malachie confirm your real needs, from the number of car seats to your towing plans. After that, you get a service department that knows the product and a team that stays reachable after delivery.
Original Manufacturer's Warranty: 60 months or 100,000 KM
