It's Dodge's party, and we'll buy if we want to.  You would buy too if it happened to you. On its 20th anniversary, what better way for the 2004 Grand Caravan to celebrate its entry into adulthood than by shuffling its trims and introducing a special anniversary model?

In 2004, gone is the eL, Sport, and ES.  The SE remains the base model, with its 3.3-liter, 180-hp V6 engine.  The SXT is the top-of-the-line model, with the eX being the value-priced edition of the SXT.  Both come with the 3.8-liter, 215-hp V6.  Only the SXT is available in AWD with standard ABS.  All trims feature seating for seven, with dual front airbags and dual sliding doors.

For 2004, Dodge celebrates with a special SXT anniversary edition of the Grand Caravan, that offers chrome alloy wheels, leather seats, a DVD system, and anniversary badging, along with all the other features that the eX and SXT offer.  In these two trims, third-row 50/50 split sitting and removeable center console can configure your cargo and passenger space, and options include power sunroof and power liftgate.

There is little that drivers find wrong with their 2004 Grand Caravan.  Spacious interior, power liftgate and sliding doors, the luxury and driveability of a sedan, and a powerful engine that is quiet and gets decent fuel economy are reasons to celebrate.  A big complaint is that the third row of seats does not fold flat, in anticipation of the introduction of Stow-N-Go seating for 2005.