Local Columbus Dodge Dealer Carries Award-Winning Grand Caravan for Safety

Online, December 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Carl Hogan Automotive is pleased to announce that it offers the award-winning Dodge Grand Caravan to customers. The Grand Caravan was recently named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2012 Top Safety Pick. The minivan, which comes in Express, Mainstreet, Crew, and R/T trims, has been recognized for its innovative safety features with this award.

Standard on all the Dodge Grand Caravan trims is powerful Electronic Stability Control system. This stability feature helps the minivan maneuver in tight steering situations and assists in maintaining control. Electronic Stability Control actually senses wheel slippage and reacts automatically to keep everyone on board safe.

Also standard on all Grand Caravan trims is a real-time tire-pressure monitoring system. This monitoring system is displayed on the instrument panel and informs drivers of the amount of pressure each tire has, and will alert the driver by a warning light on the display. By paying attention to the tire-pressure monitoring system, drivers can avoid running into flat tires or catch a slow leak before it transpires.

The Dodge Grand Caravan also sports the Parkview Rear Backup Camera, standard on the Crew and R/T and available on the Mainstreet, gives drivers a view of what is directly behind the minivan. Instead of worrying about small children or objects that could be behind the vehicle, the Parkview Rear Backup Camera eliminates these fears by displaying everything behind the vehicle onto the front end screen.

Another feature on the Grand Caravan is the amazing Parksense Rear Park Assist system. This system, available on the Crew and R/T, uses sound waves to measure just how far away the minivan is from other vehicles and objects when parking. An audio warning sounds, when activated by the driver, to help determine how far the minivan is from other objects. Also, a visual warning is shown on an overhead display, to show the proximity the vehicle is to stationary objects.

If you would like to learn more about the IIHS Top Safety Pick or would like to schedule a test drive of the Dodge Grand Caravan, please visit Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus, MS. Their friendly staff will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. You may also visit Carl Hogan Automotive online at http://carlhoganautomotive.net.