2011 Dodge Grand Caravan front view

The Grand Caravan’s reasonable price only makes it more inviting. To further differentiate the Dodge and Chrysler models, Grand Caravan trim levels have been revamped for 2011.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan front view 2

The Grand Caravan does see some cosmetic “enhancements” for 2011, with a new front fascia incorporating an updated Dodge cross-hair grille and different headlights, as well as a new rear fascia and hatch with LED taillamps.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan side view

The redesigned Grand Caravan, however, delivers a firmer, yet still comfortable ride, with a carlike steering feel that’s a pleasure to find in this most unlikely of segments.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan rear view

These improvements have been accomplished by lowering the Grand Caravan’s ride height by about half an inch, revising the shock and spring tuning and some suspension bushings, and switching to a quicker hydraulic power steering rack.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan interior 2

But the Grand Caravan’s body motions are well controlled while cornering, and despite its 4,500-pound curb weight, there’s no crashing over bumps or feeling of top-heaviness. The steering is taut and responsive, and the Grand Caravan feels firmly planted at all times.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan interior

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan engine

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan rear seats

2011 Dodge Avenger front view

The Dodge version of Chrysler’s midsize sedan still wears the same basic body lines as before, masking over the significant adjustments to the vehicle’s interior, drivetrain and suspension. While the Chrysler 200 may be stealing (okay, borrowing) the show, the 2011 Avenger is no less improved, at least when equipped with the company’s new 3.6-liter V6 engine.

2011 Dodge Avenger front view 2

The 2011 Dodge Avenger has eschewed the full nose-job of its Chrysler cousin in favor of a simple fascia tweak. The new front bumper cap is slightly rounder compared to that of the 2010 model and it accommodates the redesigned Dodge corporate grille well.

2011 Dodge Avenger side view

The good news is that once you’re indoors, the differences between last year’s Avenger and the 2011 become much more apparent, starting with the dashboard. The cheap-feeling expanses of hard plastic have been done away with and replaced by a very snappy-looking single-piece unit.

2011 Dodge Avenger rear view

Our tester was thankfully equipped with the optional six-speed automatic transmission, and while it’s a huge improvement over the four-cog unit, this transmission still struggles to make up for the shortfalls of the relatively thirsty four-cylinder.

2011 Dodge Avenger interior

With just 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, the engine slurps down fuel at the rate of around 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

2011 Dodge Avenger interior 2

any case, if you have your heart set on going Mopar, take our advice and step up to the Avenger Heat. At $23,745, it rolls with the Pentastar V6 as standard equipment. With 29 mpg highway and over 100 additional horsepower compared to the four-cylinder, the price premium is well worth it.

2011 Dodge Avenger engine

A Viper race car is nothing new, the car won the race PRO-level since the mid-90s and the stages of both Le Mans and Daytona, the highest rung Competition Coupe GT adorned currently fighting in different classes the world. But what sets the X state, more direct connections to the ACR tram, and it shows how the power of a civil Viper configured exclusively for the title.

As with all 2010 Vipers, the X powered by a 8.4-liter V-10, the rear wheels turn on a six-speed manual transmission. The X-Engine, but the head and a low-restriction exhaust is uncorked, to 40 additional ponies to add a total of 640th, the torque is 45 lb-ft 605th The suspension is fully adjustable and sport higher spring rate to resort to the chassis of the special 18-inch front and 19 inch rear to maximize Michelin slicks. Several aerodynamic modifications, including additional aircraft diving on the front page, with a maximum of 1100 pounds of downforce at 150 km / hour or roughly 100 more than an improved performance to a normal weight ACR.The X money for a good two or three tenth, 4-seconds off 0-for-60-mph time of ACR and 11.8 in the second quarter mile pass at 126 miles per hour. The slicks will also help strengthen the car blur on the street car 1.08 g Skidpad handle, but thanks to the tow lot to expect extreme aerodynamic downforce generating, top speed quickly at around 185 miles per hour possible.

The Dodge Avenger was all new to 2008 and is a twin of the Chrysler Sebring. Slightly smaller than some of the most popular choices in the segment missing from the Avenger and the rear trunk. The design of the interior looks good, but implementation is poor, with many cheap-feeling hard plastic. In a comparative one Avenger SXT with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine finished in last place behind a Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Sonata Hyundai, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

Three engines and three trim levels (SE, SXT, R / T) are available on the Avenger. SE and SXT models are equipped with a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four cylinder and four-speed automatic transmission, excellent fuel economy-21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway offers. Fuel consumption is impressive, but the four-cylinder is noisy, we have described it as before, sounds like “walnuts which a Cuisinart.” Acceleration in the 2.4-liter Avenger is warm and the slowest in the family sedan class, 60 to 0 mph in 9.0 seconds.