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Initially marketed as the Dodge counterpart of the Plymouth Voyager, the Caravan was later slotted between the Voyager and the Chrysler Town & Country, ... DodgeCaravan FromWikipedia,thefreeencyclopedia Jumptonavigation Jumptosearch Motorvehicle DodgeGrandCaravan2011DodgeGrandCaravanMainstreetOverviewManufacturer Chrysler (ChryslerCorporation;1984–1998) (DaimlerChrysler;1998–2007) (ChryslerLLC;2007–2009) (ChryslerGroupLLC;2009–2014) (FCAUSLLC;2014–2020) ProductionNovember2,1983[1]–August21,2020Model years1984–2020AssemblyWindsor,Ontario,Canada(WindsorAssembly)(1983-2020)Fenton,Missouri(SaintLouisAssembly)(1987-2007)Fuzhou,China(Soueast)(2007-2010)Arica,Chile(FCALATAM)[citationneeded]BodyandchassisClassMinivanLayoutFront-engine,front-wheeldriveFront-engine,all-wheeldrive(1992–2004)Related PlymouthVoyager ChryslerTown&Country DodgeMiniRam ChryslerVoyager VolkswagenRoutan ChronologySuccessor DodgeJourney(SWB) ChryslerVoyager(LWB) TheDodgeCaravan(andthelong-wheelbaseDodgeGrandCaravan)isaseriesofminivansthatwasmanufacturedbyChryslerfromthe1984to2020modelyears.TheDodgeversionoftheChryslerminivans,theCaravanwasmarketedasbothapassengervanandacargovan(theonlyversionofthemodellineofferedinthelatterconfiguration).For1987,along-wheelbaseDodgeGrandCaravanwasintroduced(becomingthesoleversionofthemodellinefrom2008onward).Producedforfivegenerationsacross36modelyears,DodgeCaravanisthesecondlongest-livedDodgenameplate(exceededonlybytheDodgeCharger). InitiallymarketedastheDodgecounterpartofthePlymouthVoyager,theCaravanwaslaterslottedbetweentheVoyagerandtheChryslerTown&Country,eventuallyservingasthelowest-priceChryslerminivan,slottedbelowtheChryslerPacifica.SoldprimarilyintheUnitedStatesandCanada,theDodgeCaravanwasalsomarketedinEuropeandotherinternationalmarketsundertheChryslerbrand(aseithertheChryslerVoyagerandChryslerCaravan).InNorthAmerica,arebrandedversionofthemodellinewassoldbyVolkswagenfrom2009to2014astheVolkswagenRoutan.RamTruckssoldacargo-onlyversionofthemodellineastheRamC/VTradesman. Afterthe2020modelyear,theDodgeGrandCaravanwasdiscontinued,endingproductiononAugust21,2020.[2]For2021production,theChryslerdivisionrevivedtheGrandCaravanforitsnamesakedivision,usingitforaCanadian-marketversionoftheChryslerPacifica(anidenticalvehiclewasmarketedastheChryslerVoyagerintheUnitedStates).[3] Foritsentireproductionrun,theDodgeCaravan/GrandCaravanwasmanufacturedbyChryslerCanada(nowFCACanada)atitsWindsorAssemblyfacility(Windsor,Ontario).From1987to2007,themodellinewasalsomanufacturedbyChrysleratitsSaintLouisAssemblyfacility(Fenton,Missouri).Sincetheirintroductioninlate1983,over14.6millionChryslerminivanshavebeensoldworldwide(includingexportversionsandversionssoldthroughrebranding).[4]Contents 1Background 2Firstgeneration(1984–1990) 2.1Trimlevels 2.2Transmissions 2.3Engines 3Secondgeneration(1991–1995) 3.1Trimlevels 3.2Engines 3.3Integratedchildsafetyseats 4Thirdgeneration(1996–2000) 4.1Trimlevels 4.2Engines 4.3DodgeCaravanEPIC 4.4Crashtestresults 4.5Concepts 4.6Easy-OutRollerSeats 5Fourthgeneration(2001–2007) 5.1Trimlevels 5.2Engines 5.3IIHSresults 5.4Stow'NGoseating 6Fifthgeneration(2008–2020) 6.1Trimlevels 6.2Engines 6.3Swivel'nGoseating 6.4Modelhistory 6.4.12009modelyear 6.4.22010modelyear 6.4.32011modelyear 6.4.42012modelyear 6.4.52013modelyear 6.4.62014modelyear 6.4.72015modelyear 6.4.82016modelyear 6.4.92017modelyear 6.4.102018modelyear 6.4.112019modelyear 6.4.122020modelyear 6.5Safety 6.6Variants 6.6.1Europe 6.6.2RamCargoVan(RamC/VTradesman) 6.6.3VolkswagenRoutan 7Discontinuation 8Sales 9Notes 10Externallinks Background[edit] Attheendof1977,ChryslercommenceddevelopmentonwhatwouldbecometheChryslerminivans.[5]Alongsidetheabilitytoparkwithinastandard-heightgarage,designerssoughttodevelopavehiclewithalowfloorandcar-likeNVHlevels.[5]Whilefront-wheeldrivewassoughtoutforthedesign,rear-wheeldrivewasstillconsideredanalternativeforcostreasons.[5]FollowingthemoveofbothHalSperlichandLeeIacoccafromFordtoChryslerinlate1978,theChryslerminivandesign(codenamedT-115atthetime)adoptedfront-wheeldrive.[5] WhiletheDodgeCaravan(andPlymouthVoyager)sharednochassisunderpinningswiththeK-cars,thetwomodellinesretainedmechanicalcommonality,sharingenginesandtransmissions.[5] Firstgeneration(1984–1990)[edit] Mainarticle:Chryslerminivans(S) Motorvehicle FirstgenerationOverviewAlso calledDodgeGrandCaravan(LWBModel)DodgeCaravan(SWBModel)ProductionOctober1983–1990Model years1984–1990DesignerBobHubbach(1980)[6][7][8]BodyandchassisBody style3-doorminivanLayoutTransversefront-engine,front-wheeldrivePlatformChryslerSplatformRelatedChryslerTown&CountryPlymouthVoyagerDodgeMiniRamChryslerVoyager(Europeonly)PowertrainEngine2.2LKI42.5LKI42.5LKturboI42.6LMitsubishiG54BI43.0LMitsubishi6G72V63.3LEGAV6Transmission4-speedA460manual5-speedmanual3-speedA413automatic3-speedA470automatic3-speedA670automatic4-speedA604automaticDimensionsWheelbase1984–1988SWB:112.1 in(2,847 mm)GrandCaravan&C/VExtended:119.1 in(3,025 mm)[9]1989–1990SWB&C/V:112 in(2,844.8 mm)LengthSWB&C/V:175.9 in(4,468 mm)GrandCaravan:190.5 in(4,839 mm)1989–1990LESWB:177.3 in(4,503 mm)1989–1990GrandCaravanLE:191.9 in(4,874 mm)C/VExtended:190.6 in(4,841 mm)Width1984–1988:69.5 in(1,765 mm)1989–1990:72 in(1,829 mm)Height1984–1988SWB:64.4 in(1,636 mm)1987–1988GrandCaravan:65 in(1,651 mm)C/V:64.2 in(1,631 mm)1989–1990SWB:64.6 in(1,641 mm)1989–1990GrandCaravan:64.8 in(1,646 mm) DodgeCaravanSETurbo(Chile) Originallyslatedforintroductionasa1982model,[5]theDodgeCaravanwasintroducedalongsidethePlymouthVoyagerinNovember1983forthe1984modelyear. Interiortrim,controls,andinstrumentationwereborrowedfromtheChryslerKplatformtogetherwiththelowerfloorenabledbythefront-wheel-drive,theCaravanfeaturedcar-likeeaseofentry.Threetrimlevelswereavailable:base,SE,andLE.TheCaravan,alongwiththePlymouthVoyager,areconsideredtobethefirstmass-producedvehiclestohavededicatedbuilt-incupholders.[10][11] Basevanscameequippedforfivepassengersintworowsofseating.TheLEcamewithsevenpassengersstandardinthreerowsofseating.Thebasevanhadtwobucketseatswithattachedarmrestsandopenfloorspacebetweentheminthefront,athree-personbenchseatinthesecondrow.Theseven-passengercamewithtwobucketseatswithattachedarmrestsandopenfloorspacebetweentheminthefront,atwo-personbenchseatinthesecondrow,andathree-personbenchseatinthebackrow.Thetwobenchseatsintherearwereindependentlyremovable,andthelargethree-personbenchcouldalsobeinstalledinthesecond-rowlocationviaasecondsetofattachmentpointsonthevan'sfloor,ordinarilyhiddenwithsnap-inplasticcovers.Thisconfigurationallowedforconventionalfive-personseatingwithasizablecargoareaintherear.Thelatchingmechanismsforthebencheswereeasytooperatealthoughremovingandreplacingtheseatstypicallyrequiredtwoadults.Afrontlow-back60/40split-bench,accommodatingathirdfrontpassengerinthemiddle,wasofferedintheSEtrimlevelin1985only,allowingforamaximumofeightpassengers.Thisconfigurationwassubsequentlydropped.Basemodelcurbweight2,910 lbs. Safetyfeaturesconsistedof3-pointseatbeltsforthefronttwopassengers,withsimplelapbeltsfortherearfive.Seatsonbasemodelsandcloth-trimmedSEshadnoheadrests,whichwerenotmandatedduetothevan's"lighttruck"legalstatus.However,thetwofrontseatswereequippedwithnon-adjustableheadrestsontheLEmodelandinconjunctionwithvinylupholsteryontheSE.Side-impactreinforcementsweremandatedandwereatallseatingpositionsfrontandrear.Neitherairbagsnoranti-lockbrakingsystemswereavailable. Accesstotherearrowsofseatingwasbyalargepassenger-sideslidingdoorenablingeasyaccessinconfinedsituations,e.g.,parking.Becauseonlyoneslidingdoorwasoffered,thesmallersecond-rowbenchseatwasshiftedtothedriver'ssideofthevan,facilitatingpassengeraccesstothe3rd-rowseat.Tofacilitatevariablecargostoragebehindtherearseat,theseatcouldbeadjustedforwardintwoincrements,thefirstofwhichremovedroughly6inches(150 mm)oflegroomfromthebackrowpassengers,andthesecondofwhichwouldpushthebenchallthewaytothebackofthesecondrow,makingtheseatsunusable.Theseatbackoftherearbenchcouldalsobefoldedforward,providingaflatcargoshelf.Thesmaller2nd-rowbenchwasnotadjustable,norfoldable;itcouldonlyberemovedentirely. Cargoaccesstotherearwasviaahatchback,similartotheoneontheKplatformstationwagons.Thehatchwashingedatthetopandheldopenbygasstruts. Along-wheelbasevariant,marketedastheGrandCaravan,wasintroducedinMay1987.Itallowedmorecargospacebehindtherearseat. AcargoversionoftheCaravan,calledtheMiniRamVan,wasalsointroducedfor1984,withaflat-flooredcargospacefourfeettallandwithfourfeetbetweenthewheelwells.Theloadcapacitywas1,700 lb(770 kg).[12]ItwasrenamedtheCaravanC/Vfor1989andwasthendiscontinuedafter1995.Itwasinitiallyavailablewithashortwheelbase;along-wheelbasevariantwasintroducedalongsidetheGrandCaravan. UniquetotheCaravanC/Vwastheoptionofatraditionalhatchdoorinthebackortheoptionalswing-outbi-partingdoors(withorwithoutwindows),similartothoseofmoretraditionalcargovans.Thesedoorsweremadeoffiberglass.AlsobasedontheMiniRamandC/VwereaftermarketconversionvanssoldthroughofficialChryslerdealersandfromtheconversioncompaniesthemselves. Trimlevels[edit] Base-Included:Vinylupholstery,5-passengerseating,warningchimes,cigarlighter,digitalclock,manuallocks,windowsandmirrors,15-gallonfueltank,tintedwindows,halogenheadlamps,anAM/FMstereowithfourspeakers,vinylsteeringwheel,andintermittentwipers. SE-Added:Clothupholstery,recliningfrontseats,rearassiststrap,20-gallonfueltank,powerliftgaterelease,tapestripes,andsteelrims. LE-Added:Cloth-and-vinylupholstery,frontandrearfascia,forwardstorageconsole,warninglightsfordoorajar,storagedrawer,washerfluidwarning,andpowermirrors. Transmissions[edit] Botha3-speedTorqueFliteautomatictransmissionanda5-speedmanualwereavailablewithallinline-fourengines,includingtheturbocharged2.5-liter(thiswasararecombination).ThePlymouthVoyager,whichwasarebadgedversionoftheCaravan,wasalsoavailablewithamanualtransmission.TheChryslerTown&Country,releasedin1990,whichwasamoreluxuriousrepackagedversionoftheCaravan,hadnomanualtransmissionoption.ManualtransmissionswerenotavailableonV6modelsofthepassengerCaravan,butwereanoptionontheMiniRamVanandCaravanC/V'slong-wheelbasemodelswitha3.0 LV6.[citationneeded] TheV6engineswereonlyofferedwiththevenerablefullyhydraulicallyoperatedTorqueFlite,untilthecomputer-controlledUltradrive4-speedautomaticbecameavailablein1989.TheUltradriveofferedbetterfueleconomyandresponsiveness,particularlywhenpairedwiththeinline-fourengine.However,itsufferedfromreliabilityproblems,usuallystemmingfromwhatisknownas"gearhunt"or"shiftbusyness",resultinginprematurewearoftheinternalclutches.[13]Italsorequiredanuncommontypeofautomatictransmissionfluidandisnotclearlylabeledassuch,leadingmanyownerstousethemorecommonDexronIIratherthanthespecified"MoparATF+3",resultingintransmissiondamageandeventualfailure.[13]Earlymodeltransmissionswouldeventuallyberetrofittedorreplacedwiththeupdatedversionsbydealersunderwarranty.[13] Engines[edit] Forthefirstthreeyearsofproduction,twoengineswereofferedintheCaravan–bothinline-fourengineswith2-barrelcarburetors.Thebase2.2LwasborrowedfromtheChryslerK-cars,andproduced96 hp(72 kW)horsepower.Thehigherperformancefuel-injectedversionofthe2.2 LenginelaterofferedintheK-carswasneverofferedintheCaravan,andthe2-bblversionwouldremainthebasepowerplantuntilmid-1987.Alongsidethe2.2 L,anoptionalMitsubishi2.6 Lenginewasavailable,producing104 hp(78 kW)horsepower. Inmid-1987,thebase2.2 LI4wasreplacedwithafuel-injected2.5 LI4,whichproduced100 hp(75 kW),whiletheMitsubishiG54BI4wasreplacedwiththenewfuel-injected3.0 LMitsubishiV6producing136 hp(101 kW)inMarchofthatyear. Shortlythereafterinmodelyear1989,amorepowerfulenginebecameoptional,withaturbochargedversionofthebase2.5 Lproducing150 hp(112 kW).RevisionstotheMitsubishiV6uppeditsoutputto142 hp(106 kW)thatsameyear,andin1990anew150 hp(110 kW)3.3 LV6wasaddedtotheoptionlist.TheV6enginesbecamepopularassalesofthe2.5 Lturbodwindledanditwasdroppedattheendoftheyear.Intheseyears,theESmodeldebuted(short-wheelbaseonly)tohighlightthenewengines,theturbo2.5 Linparticular.TheESwasintroducedtothelong-wheelbaseGrandCaravanfor1991andcontinuedthroughout2003beforeitwasdiscontinuedandreplacedwiththeSXT. 1984–19872.2LKI4,96 hp(72 kW),119 lb⋅ft(161 N⋅m) 1984–19872.6LMitsubishiG54BI4,104 hp(78 kW),142 lb⋅ft(193 N⋅m) 1987½–19902.5LKI4,100 hp(75 kW),135 lb⋅ft(183 N⋅m) 1987½–19883.0LMitsubishi6G72V6,136 hp(101 kW),168 lb⋅ft(228 N⋅m) 1989–19902.5LKTurboI4,150 hp(110 kW),180 lb⋅ft(240 N⋅m) 1989–19903.0LMitsubishi6G72V6,142 hp(106 kW),173 lb⋅ft(235 N⋅m) 19903.3LEGAV6,150 hp(110 kW),185 lb⋅ft(251 N⋅m) Secondgeneration(1991–1995)[edit] Mainarticle:Chryslerminivan(AS) Motorvehicle SecondgenerationOverviewAlso calledDodgeGrandCaravan(LWBModel)DodgeCaravan(SWBModel)GuangdongSanxingSXZ6451(Shortwheelbase)/SXZ6490(Longwheelbase)(China)ProductionAugust14,1990–August1995[14]Model years1991–1995BodyandchassisBody style3-doorminivanLayoutTransversefront-engine,front-wheeldrive/all-wheeldrivePlatformChryslerASplatformRelatedChryslerTown&CountryPlymouthVoyagerChryslerVoyager(Europeonly)PowertrainEngine2.5LEDMI43.0LMitsubishi6G72V63.3LEGAV63.8LEGHV6Transmission5-speedA523manual3-speedA6703-speedA413automatic4-speedA604automaticDimensionsWheelbase1991–1993C/V:112 in(2,845 mm)SWB&1994–1995C/V:112.3 in(2,852 mm)1991–1993C/VExtended:119.1 in(3,025 mm)C/VAWD:112 in(2,845 mm)GrandCaravan&1994–1995C/VExtended:119.3 in(3,030 mm)Length1991–1993C/V:175.9 in(4,468 mm)1991–1993SWB&1994–95C/V:178.1 in(4,524 mm)1991–1993C/VExtended:190.6 in(4,841 mm)GrandCaravan:192.8 in(4,897 mm)Width72 in(1,828.8 mm)1991C/V:72.2 in(1,834 mm)1992–1993C/V:69.6 in(1,768 mm)HeightSWB&1991–93C/V:64.2 in(1,631 mm)GrandCaravan:64.8 in(1,646 mm)1991–93AWD:65.9 in(1,674 mm)GrandCaravan:66 in(1,676.4 mm)GrandCaravan:66.7 in(1,694 mm)1994–95SE:64.3 in(1,633 mm)Curb weight3,305 lb(1,499 kg)3,531 lb(1,602 kg)(GrandCaravan) Thesecond-generationDodgeCaravanwasintroducedforthe1991modelyear.Intendedasanextensiverevisionofthe1984-1990generation,whilethechassisunderpinningswerecarriedover(renamedtheChryslerASplatform),theonlysharedbodypanelswerethefrontdoorsandslidingdoor.FollowingtheintroductionoftheFordAerostarandGeneralMotorsAPVminivans,designerssoughttoimprovetheexterioraerodynamicsandhandlingofthemodelline.[15]Anti-lockbrakesandall-wheel-drivebecameintroducedasoption,withadriver-sideairbagbecomingoptionalin1991(afirstinthesegment).[15] TheCaravanwasagainproducedinastandardlengthandasalong-wheelbaseGrandCaravan;theCaravanC/Vcargovanalsomadeitsreturn.TofurtherdifferentiatetheCaravanfromthePlymouthVoyager,thetwomodellinesreceiveddifferentwheelcovers,withchrometrimontheCaravanrestrictedtothegrilleandChryslerPentastarhoodornament. Theinteriorunderwentasubstantialredesign,sheddingitsdesigninfluencefromtheK-cars,theCaravanreceiveditsowndashboarddesign.Onallbutthebase-trimCaravan,seven-passengerseatingbecamestandard.[15]Inadditiontothetworearbenchseats,thesecondgenerationintroducedtheoptionofmiddle-rowbucketseats;in1992,Chryslerintroducedintegratedchildsafetyseats[15](afirstinthesegment). Forthe1994modelyear,theCaravanunderwentamid-cyclerevisionaspartofabodyupgradetomeet1998federalsafetystandards.[16]Theinteriorunderwentaredesignwithnewseatsanddoorpanels;coincidingwiththeadditionofapassenger-sideairbag,thedashboardwasredesigned.[16]Followingitsdecliningpopularity,thewoodgraintrimoptionwasdiscontinuedinfavorofmonochromaticandtwo-toneexteriordesigns. Tocommemoratethetenthyearofproduction,Dodgeofferedthe"10thAnniversaryEdition"optionpackagefor1994.AvailableonSE/LEtrimsoftheCaravanandGrandCaravan,the10thAnniversaryEditionwasanappearancepackage,combiningatwo-toneexterior(alight-graylowerbodywithselectedupperbodycolors)withagoldfrontfenderbadge. Trimlevels[edit] Base-Included:cloth-and-vinylupholstery,intermediatebenchseat,tintedmanualwindows,powermirrors,intermittentwindshieldwipersandrearwiper,glovebox,andanAM/FMstereo. SE-Added:powerliftgaterelease,recliningfrontseats,andarearbenchseat. LE-Added:heatedmirrors,forwardstorageconsole,tachometer,oilpressure,andvoltagegauges,anoverheadconsole,powerlocks,reardefroster,speedcontrol,storagedrawerunderthefrontpassengerseat,andatiltsteeringcolumn. Engines[edit] Withtheexceptionofthediscontinued150 hp2.5 LturbochargedI4,thesecond-generationCaravancarriedoveritspowertrainlinefromthe1990DodgeCaravan.ShiftingitspowertraincommonalityfromtheDodgeAriestothatofthelargerDodgeDynasty,a2.5 LI4wasthestandardengine,witha3.0 LV6and3.3 LV6asoptions.In1994,theCaravanreceiveda3.8 LV6(sharedwiththeChryslerImperial/FifthAvenue)asanoption. 1991–19952.5LEDM(K)I4,100 hp(75 kW),135 lb⋅ft(183 N⋅m) 1991–19953.0LMitsubishi6G72V6,142 hp(106 kW),173 lb⋅ft(235 N⋅m) 1991–19933.3LEGAV6,150 hp(110 kW),185 lb⋅ft(251 N⋅m) 1994–19953.3LEGAV6,162 hp(121 kW),194 lb⋅ft(263 N⋅m) 1994–19953.8LEGHV6,162 hp(121 kW),213 lb⋅ft(289 N⋅m) 1994–1995DodgeGrandCaravanESAWD Integratedchildsafetyseats[edit] In1991,Dodgeintroducedasecond-rowbenchseatintegratingtwochildboosterseatson1992models.TheseseatscontinuedasanavailableoptionthroughGenerationVuntiltheywerediscontinuedin2010. Thirdgeneration(1996–2000)[edit] Mainarticle:Chryslerminivans(NS) Motorvehicle ThirdgenerationDodgeGrandCaravan,thelongwheelbaseversionOverviewAlso calledDodgeGrandCaravan(LWBModel)DodgeCaravan(SWBModel)3-StarGrandCaravanSXZ6510(China)ProductionJanuary30,1995–2000Model years1996–20001996–2002(China)AssemblySt.Louis,Missouri,U.S.Windsor,Ontario,CanadaDesignerDonRenkert(1991)BodyandchassisBody style3-doorand4-doorminivanLayoutTransversefront-engine,front-wheeldrive/all-wheeldrivePlatformChryslerNSplatformRelatedChryslerTown&CountryPlymouthVoyagerChryslerVoyagerPowertrainEngine2.4 LEDZI4(gasoline)2.5 LVM425I4(diesel)(Philippines)3.0 L6G72V6(gasoline)3.3 LEGAV6(gasoline/E85)3.8 LEGHV6(gasoline)Transmission5-speedmanual(Philippinesdiesel)3-speed31THautomatic3-speedA670automatic4-speed41TEautomaticDimensionsWheelbaseSWB:113.3 in(2,878 mm)GrandCaravan:119.3 in(3,030 mm)LengthSWB:186.3 in(4,732 mm)GrandCaravanFWD:199.6 in(5,070 mm)GrandCaravanAWD:199.7 in(5,072 mm)Width76.8 in(1,951 mm)Height68.5 in(1,740 mm)FWD:68.7 in(1,745 mm)Curb weight3,528 lb(1,600 kg)3,680 lb(1,669 kg)(GrandCaravan) 1996DodgeCaravan(nodriver-sideslidingdoor) DodgeCaravan/GrandCaravanRearView Thethird-generationChryslerminivanswereavailableinlong-andshort–wheelbasemodels;three-andfour-doorconfigurations;andeightdifferentpowertrains,includingelectricandcompressednaturalgas;onasingle,flexibleplatform. Indevelopmentfornearly5yearsfromearly1990(fulldevelopmentfrom1991)toDecember26,1994(finaldesignbyDonRenkertwasapprovedonSeptember23,1991,andfrozeninMay1992),[17]the1996modelwasintroducedatthe1995NorthAmericanInternationalAutoShowusingtheChryslerSplatform.[18]Itincludedanumberofinnovations,includingadriver'ssideslidingdoor(optionalinitially,tobecomestandardequipmentlater),afirstforChryslerandanon-compactminivanfortheUnitedStatesandCanada.[19]WithGenerationIII,ChryslerintroducedaseatmanagementsystemmarketedasEasyOutRollerSeats.Aconventionaldoorhandleandlockwasaddedtotherearhatch,eliminatingtheconfusingpop-and-liftmaneuverwhichhadbeenrequiredonearliermodels. BasemodelsoftheCaravanwereofferedinmoststateswitheithera2.4 Lfour-cylinderorthe3.0 LMitsubishi6G72V6engine,exceptinseveralnortheasternstates,wheretheMitsubishididnotmeetemissionsstandards.Inthoseareas,the3.3 LenginewasofferedastheV6optionfrom1997through2000. The1996Caravan,alongwiththePlymouthVoyagerandtheChryslerTown&CountrywontheNorthAmericanCaroftheYearaward.TheCaravanitselfwonMotorTrendmagazine'sCaroftheYear1996andappearedontheCarandDriverTenBestfor1996and1997.1999alsosawtheadditionofaone-yearonly15thanniversary"PlatinumEdition",tomarkCaravan's15thyearofproduction.Thispackagewasofferedonvarioustrimlevels,andincludedPlatinumMetallicpaint,andfenderbadges.The2000modelyearofferedpackagesthatincludedthe"2000+"and"Millennium"package;however,thesewerelittlemorethanuniquefenderbadgesonvanswithpopularequipment.[citationneeded] Duringthe1996modelyear,runningchangessawtheeliminationoftheplasticintakemanifoldcoverfromthe3.8Lengineandredesignedinteriordoorpanels.Changesforthe1997modelyearwereminor,addingtractioncontrolasanoptionorstandardequipment,dependingontrimlevel,alongwiththereintroductionofoptionalall-wheeldrive.TheCaravanreceivedmoreminorupdatesin1997forthe1998modelyear.Thesechangescameintheformofnewcolors,newwheelsfortrimsaboveSE,newinteriorfabric,optionalheatedseats,andautomaticheadlightsonhighertrimlevels.Inthecalendaryear1998,theCaravan'sHVACventsonthedriver'ssideandcenterofthedashboardwereupdatedtohaveamoreconventionaldesign.Laterthatyear,the1999CaravanreceivednewfrontstylingonalltrimsaboveSE,whiletheSportandESmodelsreceivedevensportierstyling.TheESmodelwasthefirstminivantoreceivethe"AutoStick"transmissionand17-inchwheels.Acargonetbetweenthedriverandfrontpassengerseatswasadded.Color-keyeddoorandlift-gatehandlesweremadestandardonSEmodels,inadditiontoanewkeylessentryremote.BaseandSEmodelshadoptionsforaspoileraswellascolor-keyedbumpersandtrim(greyorcolormoldedbumpersandtrimwerestandard).Thedriver'ssideslidingdoorbecamestandard.ChryslerhadupdatesofthePlymouthVoyagerin1996forthe1997modelyearandtheChryslerTown&Countryin1997forthe1998modelyear,priortothe1998–2007DaimlerChryslerera;itwastheonlyexteriorupdateoftheNSDodgeCaravan. Trimlevels[edit] Base-Included:Clothupholstery,speed-sensitivewipers,manuallocks,14-inchsteelrimswith"Successor"hubcaps,andanAM/FMstereowithfourspeakers.Package22Taddedairconditioningandcargonet. SE-Added:airconditioning,powermirrors,speedcontrol,reardefroster,powerlocks,slidingreardriver'ssidedoor,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteplayerandfourspeakers,steeringwheelaudiocontrols,and15-inchsteelrimswith"revolver"hubcaps.Package28Daddedpowerfrontwindowswithautomaticdriver'ssidewindow,ignitiondelay,glovebox,andanashtray. Sport-Added:tintedwindows,andpowerwindowswithautomaticdriver'ssidewindow,foglamps,and16-inchsteelrimswith"Vortex"hubcaps. LE-Added:optionalleatherseatingsurfaces,dual-zoneairconditioningwithtempcontrol,overheadconsolewithsunglassholder,garagedooropenerholder,illuminatedentry,headlampoffdelay,keylessentry,securityalarm,powerdriver'sseat,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteplayer,steeringwheelaudiocontrols,graphicequalizer,Infinity200-wattsoundsystemand10speakers,centerconsolestoragebin,and15-inchsteelrimswith"Citadel"hubcaps. ES-Added:leatherseatingsurfaces,foglamps,automaticheadlamps,garagedooropener,heatedpowerfrontseats,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteandCDplayers,rearspoiler,and16-inch"genesis"alloyrims. Engines[edit] 1996–20002.4LEDZI4,150 hp(110 kW),167 lb⋅ft(226 N⋅m)(Canadianvansbeginningin1999includeda3.0LV6asstandardequipment) 1996–20003.0LMitsubishi6G72V6150 hp(110 kW),176 lb⋅ft(239 N⋅m)(notavailableincertainU.S.states,3.3 LV6offeredasstandardequipmentinthosestatesinstead) 1996–20003.3LEGAV6,158 hp(118 kW),203 lb⋅ft(275 N⋅m) 1996–19973.8LEGHV6,166 hp(124 kW),227 lb⋅ft(308 N⋅m) 1998–20003.8LEGHV6,180 hp(130 kW),240 lb⋅ft(330 N⋅m) DodgeCaravanEPIC[edit] Mainarticle:DodgeEPIC In1999,DodgeintroducedtheCaravanEPIC,afullyelectricminivan.TheEPICwaspoweredby2812-voltNiMHbatteriesandwascapableoftravelingupto80miles(130 km)onasinglecharge.TheEPICwassoldasafleet-onlyleasevehicle.ProductionoftheEPICwasdiscontinuedin2001.Onlyafewhundredofthesevehicleswereproducedandsold.Aftertheleasesexpiredtheywerereturnedandcrushed.Approximately10vansremaininprivatehandstoday. Crashtestresults[edit] The1996–2000DodgeGrandCaravanreceiveda"Marginal"ratingintheInsuranceInstituteforHighwaySafety's40 mphoffsettest.Thestructuralperformanceandrestraintsweregraded"Acceptable",butthefootinjurieswereveryhigh. IntheNHTSAcrashtests,itreceived4starsforthedriverandfrontpassengerinthefrontal-impact.Intheside-impacttest,itreceived5starsforthedriver,and3starsfortherearoccupant,andresultedinafuelleakthatcouldcauseafirehazard. Concepts[edit] OtherplansforthisgenerationincludedthreeminivanconceptstobemadeintheWindsorAssembly,theDodgeCaravanR/T,VoyagerXG,andtheChryslerPacifica1999concept.TheCaravanR/T(originallyESS)wastoincludethemostpowerfulengineeverforaminivan,ratedat325horsepower(242 kW).Ithadlargeairintakesanddrivinglightsinthefrontbumper,abrushedaluminuminstrumentpanel,racing-stylepedals,andblackandwhiterubberflooring.TheVoyagerXGwasmorerugged,featuredadieselengineandmanualtransmission,andincludedmanyoutdooramenities,suchasabuilt-inicepack.TheChryslerPacifica,basedontheTown&Country,wasmoreluxurious,hadpowerleatherseatsandfootrests,overheadbinsandlighting,anLHSgrille,androof-longskylights.ThePacificaactuallydidcometobein2004,basedonthefifth-generationCaravan,exceptthatitbecameacrossoverSUVratherthanaminivan;thenameplatewaseventuallyappliedtoaminivanin2016. Easy-OutRollerSeats[edit] In1995,Dodgeintroducedasystemofseatstosimplifyinstallation,removal,andre-positioning,marketedasEasy-OutRollerSeats.Wheninstalled,theseatsarelatchedtofloor-mountedstrikers.Whenunlatched,eightrollerslifteachseat,allowingittoberolledforeandaft.Trackshavelocatordepressionsforrollers,tosimplifyinstallation.Ergonomicleversattheseatbacksreleasethefloorlatchessingle-handedly,withouttools,andraisetheseatsontotherollersinasinglemotion.Additionally,seatbacksweredesignedtofoldforward.Seatrollertracksarepermanentlyattachedtothefloorandseatstanchionsarealigned,facilitatingthelongitudinalrollingoftheseats.Benchseatstanchionsweremovedinboardtoreducebendingstressintheseatframes,allowingthemtobelighter. Whenconfiguredastwoandthree-personbenches(availablethroughGenerationIV),theEasyOutRollerSeatscouldbeunwieldy.Beginningin2000,secondandthird-rowseatsbecameavailableina'quad'configuration–bucketorcaptainchairsinthesecondrowandathird-rowthree-person50/50split"bench"–witheachsectionweighingunder50 lb(23 kg).TheEasy-outsystemremainedinusethroughGenerationV–wherecertainmodelsfeaturedatwo-personbenchandtheunder-floorcompartmentsfromtheStow'nGosystem. AlltherebadgednameplatevariantsoftheChryslerminivansusetheEasyOutRollerSeatsontheirsecond-rowseating,wherenottheStowandGosystem. Fourthgeneration(2001–2007)[edit] Mainarticle:Chryslerminivans(RS) Motorvehicle FourthgenerationOverviewAlso calledDodgeGrandCaravan(LWBModel)DodgeCaravan(SWBModel)ProductionJuly24,2000–July2007(NorthAmerica)2007–2011(China)Model years2001–2007(NorthAmerica)2008–2012(China)DesignerBrandonFaurote(1997)[20]BodyandchassisBody style4-doorminivanLayoutTransversefront-engine,front-wheeldrive/all-wheeldrivePlatformChryslerRSplatformRelatedChryslerTown&CountryChryslerPacificaChryslerVoyagerPowertrainEngine2.4 LEDZI42.8 LCRDdiesel(Philippines)3.0 L6G72V6(China)3.3 LEGAV63.8 LEGHV6Transmission3-speed31THautomaticwith2.4EDZ4-speed41TEautomaticDimensionsWheelbaseSWB:113.3 in(2,878 mm)GrandCaravan:119.3 in(3,030 mm)Length2001–2004SWB:189.1 in(4,803 mm)2005–2007SWB:189.3 in(4,808 mm)GrandCaravan:200.5 in(5,093 mm)/200.6 in(5,095 mm)Width78.6 in(1,996 mm)Height68.9 in(1,750 mm) Unveiledatthe2000NorthAmericanInternationalAutoShow(NAIAS)onMonday,January10,2000,[21]theredesigned2001DodgeCaravanand2001ChryslerTown&CountrywerereleasedforsaleinAugust2000.Thereleasewaspartofapromotionaltie-inwithNabisco,whichunveiledtheirnew"MiniOreos"insidethevanduringtheunveiling.[22]ThefirstvansrolledoffthelineattheWindsorAssemblyPlantonJuly24.Thefourthgenerationvanswereavailableinthetrimlevels;SE,Sport,SXT,AWDSports,"base"model,AWDChoice,eL,C/V,ES,EX,AWDWagon,andSXTAll-Wheel-Drive.[23] IndevelopmentfromFebruary1996toDecember1999,theGenerationIVminivanswerebasedontheChryslerRSplatformandfeaturedalargerbodyframewithmodifiedheadlightsandtaillights.DesignworkwasdonebyBrandonFaurotefromJanuary1997andreachedproductionapprovalin1998. Inadditiontootherdetailedchanges,powerslidingdoorsandapowerhatchbecameavailableasoptions.TheMitsubishi3.0 LV6,whichnolongermetemissionsstandardsinCaliforniaandthenortheasternU.S.,wasdiscontinued,andamorepowerful3.8 Lengine,basedonthe3.3 L,becameavailable.AllWheelDrivecontinuedtobeofferedonhigh-endmodels.Otherinnovativeavailablefeaturesincludedremote-operatedslidingdoorsandarearhatch,whichcouldbeopenedandclosedatthepushofabutton,eitherinsidethevehicleorwiththekeylessentryfob. Inthe2002modelyear,DaimlerChryslerstoppedusingthe"DODGE"badgesonthefrontdoors,likewithallDodgevehicles. In2003,theCaravanC/VandGrandCaravanC/Vreturnedafterhavingbeendiscontinuedin1995.TheC/Vfeaturedtheoptionofdeletedsidewindows(replacedbycompositepanels),optionalrearseats,acargofloormadeofplasticmaterialsimilartopickuptruckbedliners,rubberflooringinlieuofcarpeting,andanormalhatchattherear.MinorchangesweremadetotheGrandCaravanESincludingmanyofthefeaturesincludedinOptionGroup29Sbecomingstandard,the17-inchTitanchromewheelsnolongerbeinganoptionreplacedwithstandard16-inchchromewheels,andthedisappearanceoftheAutoStickTransmissionoption.Thisyearalsosawtheappearanceofanoptionalfactory-installedrear-seatDVDsystemwithasingle-discplayermountedbelowtheHVACcontrols. The2004modelyearofferedanexclusiveoneyearonly"AnniversaryEdition"packagetomarkCaravan's20thyearinproduction.Thispackagewasofferedonhigher-levelSXTmodelsandincludedchromewheels,body-colormoldings,specialinterioraccents,aswellasauniquefenderbadge. The2005modelyearcameveryearly,startingproductioninJanuary2004.[24]Changesfor2005includedarevisedgrille,newfoglightfascia,andasystemofin-floorfoldingsecondandthird-rowseats,marketedasStow'nGoseating. ProductionofthisgenerationcontinuedinChinafrom2008,whentheTaiwaneseChryslerTown&Countryproductionlinewasrelocatedthere,untillate2010whenthefifthgenerationChryslerVoyagerwasintroducedtotheChinesemarket.TheCaravanwassubsequentlyreplacedbytheJourney,althoughapagefortheCaravanstillexistsontheDodgeChinasite.[25]TheChineseCaravanwasproducedalongsidetheTown&Country,nowusingtheGrandVoyagernameplate,bySoueast,anddidnotshareanyaestheticcomponentswiththeNorthAmericanCaravanasidefromthewheels.Instead,theChineseCaravanwasidenticaltotheTaiwaneseTown&Country,asidefromthelackofchrometrimontheexteriordoorpanels,andusedamodifiedversionoftheTown&CountryfrontbumperwithaDodgegrille.ChinesevanswereequippedwithMitsubishi6G72enginesandcameinthreetrimlevels:Classic,SXT,andLuxury. Trimlevels[edit] 2002-2004DodgeGrandCaravanSport SE-Included:Clothupholstery,grocerybaghooks,manualairconditioning,tintedwindows,manuallocks,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteplayerandfourspeakers(later,asingle-CDplayerreplacedthetapedeck),and15"steelrimswith"Kinetic"hubcaps.Laterstandardfeatureswereslidingdooralert(hazardsflashwhenopening),and15"steelrimswith"Interface"hubcaps. SEPlus(GrandCaravanonly)-Added:powermirrors,soundinsulation,keylessentry,illuminatedentry,powerfrontwindows,andrearvents, Sport-Added:anoverheadconsole,reardefroster,sunscreenglass,speedcontrol,powerlocks,floormats,tachometer,powerheatedmirrors,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteplayerand6speakers,powerwindows,and15-inch"crossfire"hubcaps.Package25Haddeddual-zoneairconditioning,gloveboxandashtraylights,headlampoffdelay.Package25KaddedanAM/FMstereowithsingle-CDandcassetteplayersand6speakers,powerslidingdoors,andapowerdriver'sseat.LaterreplacedbytheSXTpackage. SXT-Added(fromSEPlus):Three-zoneairconditioning,powerdriver'sseat,foglamps,powerslidingdoors,HomeLinkgaragedooropener,anAM/FMstereowithsingle-CD/cassetteplayersand6speakers,tachometer,and16-inch"Ingot"alloyrims. ES-Added:three-zoneairconditioning,atripcomputer,foglamps,driver'ssidepowerslidingdoor,garagedooropener,anAM/FMstereowithcassetteplayer,in-dash4-discCDchangerwithInfinitysoundsystem,and16-inch"europa"alloyrims. Engines[edit] 2001–20072.4LEDZI4,150 hp(110 kW)at5400rpmand165 lb⋅ft(224 N⋅m)at4000rpm 2001–20073.3LEGAV6,180 hp(130 kW)at5000rpmand210 lb⋅ft(280 N⋅m)at4000rpm 2001–20073.8LEGHV6,200 hp(150 kW)at5000rpmand245 lb⋅ft(332 N⋅m)at4000rpm IIHSresults[edit] The2001modelofthisversionearneda"Poor"ratingintheInsuranceInstituteforHighwaySafety's40 mphoffsettest.Itdidprotectitsoccupantsreasonablywell,andthedummymovementwaswellcontrolled,however,afuelleakoccurred.Chryslercorrectedthisproblemstartingwiththe2002models,movingituptoan"Acceptable"rating. The2006modelyearbroughtoptionalsidecurtainairbagsandastrongerB-pillar,whichwastestedbytheInsuranceInstituteforHighwaySafety'sside-impactcrashtest.Withthesideairbags,itgotan"Acceptable"rating.Forthedriver,thereisachanceofseriousneckinjuries,ribfractures,and/orinternalorganinjuries.Therearpassengers,however,couldleavethisaccidentunharmed,asthereisalowriskofsignificantinjuryinacrashofthisseverityforthem. Stow'NGoseating[edit] In2004,Dodgeintroducedasystemofsecond-andthird-rowseatingthatfoldedcompletelyintounder-floorcompartments.ItwasmarketedasStow'NGoandwasavailableexclusivelyonlong-wheelbasemodels. Inadevelopmentprogramcosting$400million,[26]engineersinitiallyusedanErectorSettovisualizethecomplexinteractionofthedesign[27]andredesignedunder-floorcomponents.Thesystemincludedthesparetirewell,fueltank,exhaustsystem,parkingbrakecables,rearclimatecontrollines,andrearsuspension[27]butprecludedall-wheeldrive(AWD). Thesystem,inturn,createsacombinedvolumeof12cubicfeet(340 L)ofunder-floorstoragewhensecond-rowseatsaredeployed.Withbothrowsfolded,thevanshaveaflat-loadfloorandamaximumcargovolumeof160.7cubicfeet(4,550 L).[26][28] TheStow'nGosystemreceivedthePopularScienceMagazine's"BestofWhat'sNew"for2005award,[29]andwasneverofferedontheVolkswagenRoutan,therebadgednameplatevariantoftheChryslerminivans. Forthemodelyear2011,Chryslerrevisedthesystem,rebrandingitas"SuperStow'nGo".Newpivotingheadrestraintswithtallerseatbacksandarevisedfoldingmechanism(marketedas"singleaction")improvedstowageease–withtheheadrestraintsfoldingonthemselvesautomaticallyandtheentireseatautomaticallyfoldingdowntoapositionjustoveritsfloorrecess. Fifthgeneration(2008–2020)[edit] Mainarticle:Chryslerminivans(RT) Motorvehicle Fifthgeneration(DodgeGrandCaravan)2016DodgeGrandCaravanOverviewAlso calledRamC/VTradesmanProductionAugust16,2007–August21,2020Model years2008–2020DesignerRalphGilles(2006)BodyandchassisBody style4-doorminivanLayoutTransversefront-engine,front-wheeldrivePlatformChryslerRTplatformRelatedChryslerTown&CountryChryslerGrandVoyagerVolkswagenRoutanPowertrainEngine2.8 L176 hp(131 kW)CRDI4diesel3.3 L175 hp(130 kW)V63.8L197 hp(147 kW)V64.0L251 hp(187 kW)V63.6 L283 hp(211 kW)PentastarV6Transmission4-speedautomatic(3.3engine)62TE6-speedautomatic(3.6,3.8,4.0engines)DimensionsWheelbase121.2 in(3,078 mm)Length202.5 in(5,144 mm)RamCargoVan:202.8 in(5,151 mm)Width78.7 in(1,999 mm)Height68.9 in(1,750 mm)RamCargoVan:69.0 in(1,753 mm)Curb weight4,306 lb(1,953 kg) Thefifth-generationDodgeminivanhaddebutedatthe2007NorthAmericanInternationalAutoShowwithexteriorstylingbyRalphGilles.BeginningwithGenerationVinthemodelyear2008,Chrysleronlymadethelong-wheelbaseGrandCaravan.Withthediscontinuationoftheshort-wheelbaseCaravan,DodgeofferedtheJourneyonnearlyanidenticalwheelbaseandasacrossoverratherthanaminivan.AlthoughtheSWBmodel,whichhadaccountedforhalfofallsalesinCanada,[30]costapproximately$2,000lessandofferedafour-cylinderengineoptionwithimprovedfueleconomy,ChryslerexecutivesstatedtheSWBCaravanwasdiscontinuedtoaccommodatenewfeaturesofferedintheGrandCaravan,consistentwiththedemandsofthemajorityoftheminivanmarket.[31] Anewsix-speedautomatictransmissionbecamestandardwiththe3.8 LV6andthenew4.0 LV6.Thefour-speedautomatictransmissionisstandardwiththe3.3 LFlex-FuelV6.ThisgenerationofGrandCaravananditsTown&Countrycounterpartwerenotavailablewithanall-wheel-drivesystem.ThepreviouslyunavailableElectronicStabilityControlwasmadestandardonthisgeneration.[32] ChryslerintroducedaseatmanagementsystemmarketedasSwivel'nGoseating,theMyGIGentertainmentsystem(astereowithabuilt-inharddriveforrecording,storing,andplayingmusic),secondandthird-rowvideoscreens,poweredsecond-rowwindows,standardsidecurtainairbags,anddashboard-mountedtransmissioncontrols.Thegearshiftlevermovedtotheinstrumentpanel,thelocationusedbycompetitors. ThemarketshiftedbrieflyawayfromminivansandSUVswiththegasolinepricespikesoftheearlierpartof2008.Thistrendbegantoreverseitselftowardsthefallof2008.[31]In2009and2010theDodgeGrandCaravancontinuedtobethetop-sellingminivaninCanada,withover60%ofthemarket'smonthlysales. AutomotiveNewsreportedthat,fromJanuarytoOctoberin2010,Dodgesoldaboutathirdofits2010GrandCaravanstorentalfleets.Therelativelyhighrentalfleetsalesdepressedusedvehicles'resalevalue:asthenumberofreturnedex-rental2010GrandCaravantothemarketjumpedfourfoldbetweenJulytoOctober,pricesofused2009and2010Dodgeminivansdroppedbyasmuchas20%.[33] TheDodgeGrandCaravanwasdiscontinuedafterthe2020modelyearbecauseof"regulatoryreasons".Itwasreportedthatthecostofupdatingthevehicletomeetnewfederalsafetyregulationsissohighthatitwouldeliminateitslowpriceadvantage.[34] Trimlevels[edit] SE-Included:Clothupholstery,16-inchsteelwheelswithhubcaps,overheadconsolewithobservationmirror,sunglassbin(notavailableifequippedwithsunroof),powerlocks,powerwindowswithautomaticdriver'ssidewindow,slidingdooralertsystem(hazardsflashfor10secondswhenopened),manualslidingdoors,manualmirrors,airconditioning(manualtemperaturecontrol),floorconsole,andanAM/FMstereowithasingle-CDplayer,MP3capability,auxiliaryinputjackandfourspeakers. SXTAdded:powerslidingdoors,powerheatedmirrors,automaticfrontwindows,powersecond-rowwindows,rearpowervents,arearoverheadconsole,universalgaragedooropener,LEDlightingwithrearoverheadswivellamps,leather-wrappedsteeringwheelwithaudiocontrols,powerdriver'sseat,StowNGo,anAM/FMstereowithsingle-CD/DVDplayerwithMP3capability,20GBHDD,backupcameraand6speakers,and16-inchalloyrims. SXTPremiumAdded:Chromedexteriormirrorsandchrome-stripedsidemolding,17-inchalloyrims,powersunroof Engines[edit] Model Displacement Type Valves Power(HP@RPM) Torque(lb-ft@RPM) Compressionratio Transmission Fueleconomy(MPG) Years 2.8LVMMotoriA428DOHCdieselI4 2,766 cc(168.8 cu in) DOHC 16 161@3,600 266@2,000 6-speed62TEautomatic 2011– 2.8LVMMotoriRA428DOHCdieselI4 2,766 cc(168.8 cu in) DOHC 16 161@3,600 310@2,000 6-speed62TEautomatic 2008–2010 3.3LV6 3,301 cc(201.4 cu in) OHV 12 175@5,000 205@4,000 9.3:1 4-speed41TEautomatic 17/24 2008–2010 Pentastar3.6L[35]V6 3,604 cc(219.9 cu in) DOHC 24 283@6,400 260@4,400 10.0:1 6-speed62TEautomatic 17/25 2011–2020 3.8LV6 3,778 cc(230.5 cu in) OHV 12 197@5,200 230@4,000 9.6:1 16/23 2008–2010 4.0LV6 3,952 cc(241.2 cu in) SOHC 24 251@6,000 259@4,100 10.2:1 17/25 2008–2010 2008-2010DodgeGrandCaravanSXT Boththe3.8 Land4.0 LengineswerepairedwithChrysler's62TE6-speedautomatictransmissionwithvariablelinepressure(VLP)technology(SeeUltradrive#62TE). InCanada(2008–2010)the3.3 Lwasthestandardengineacrosstherange,combinedwiththe4-speed41TEautomatictransmission.The4.0 Lengineandthesix-speedcombinationwasavailableasanoptionononlythetopoftherangeSXTmodels.In2011thesix-speedtransmissionwasspecifiedasstandardontheTown&Country. Swivel'nGoseating[edit] Dodgeintroducedaseatingsystemfor2008,marketedasSwivel'nGo.Intheseatingsystem,twofull-sizesecondrowseatsswiveltofacethethirdrow.Adetachabletablecanbeplacedbetweenthesecondandthird-rowseats.TheSwivel'nGoseatingsystemincludesthethird-rowseatingfromtheStow'nGosystem.ThesystemisofferedontheDodgeGrandCaravanandChryslerTown&Country,butnottheVolkswagenRoutan,arebadgednameplatevariantoftheChryslerminivans. TheseSwivel'nGoSeatsaremanufacturedbyIntier,adivisionofMagna.Thetracks,risers,andswivelmechanismsareassembledbyCamslide,adivisionofIntier.TheswivelmechanismwasdesignedbyandisproducedbyToyoSeat.Theswivelmechanismincludesbumpersthatstabilizetheseatwhileinthelockposition.Whenrotatedtheseatcomesoffthesebumperstoalloweasyrotation.Theseatisnotmeanttobeleftinanunlockedpositionorswiveledwiththeoccupantinit,althoughthiswillnotdamagetheswivelmechanism. "Swivel'nGo"wasdroppedafterthe2010modelyearandisnolongeranoptionon2011andlaterChryslerandDodgevans.However,theseatscanstillbeinstalledbymodifyingthevanwithafewbasictoolsandparts[citationneeded].However,itisimpossibletoinstallthetable. Modelhistory[edit] 2009modelyear[edit] For2009,standardStow'nGoseatswereaddedthatfoldedflatintotherearareafloortocreatemorecargoroom,whiletheSwivel'nGoseatsturned180degreestofacethethirdrow.TheavailableSXTtrimnowincludednewtechnologyoptions.Newfor2009wasanoptional"sport"suspensionsystemaswellasablind-spotwarningsystemand"CrossPathDetection"withsensorstowarnofcarsorotherobstacleswhenbackingoutofaparkingspace.[36] 2010modelyear[edit] TheChryslerminivansbecametheonlydomesticbrandminivansasGMandFordreplacedtheirslow-sellingmodelswiththree-rowcrossoverSUVs.[37] Changesforthe2010DodgeGrandCaravansincludednewactiveheadrestraintsforthedriverandfrontpassengeronallmodels,three-zonemanualclimatecontrolsfortheGrandCaravanSE,andanew3.16finaldriveratioformodelsequippedwiththe4.0-literengine. 2011modelyear[edit] Post-facelift2011DodgeGrandCaravan Interior,2011-2020 TheGrandCaravanunderwentamid-cyclerefreshforthe2011modelyear,whichincludedmajorchangesinbothstylingandfunctionality.Thesuspensionwasheavilyre-tuned,withbothDodgeandChryslerminivansgainingalargerfrontswaybarandnewrearswaybar,increasedrearrollcenterheight,adjustedspringrates,anewsteeringgear,arevisedfrontstaticcambersetting,andloweredrideheight.Thisimprovedhandling. AllthreeoftheformerenginechoiceswerereplacedbythenewPentastar3.6-literV6with6-speedautomatictransmission,nowthesolepowertrainchoiceforallmodels.Interiortrimwasrestyledonbothvans,inadditiontomajorexteriorrevisionshighlightedbythenew"double-crosshair"grilleontheGrandCaravan.TheGrandCaravannolongerhaditsowndistinctheadlightassembliesandnowsharedacommondesignwiththeTown&Country. Otherchangesincludedextrasoundinsulation,acousticglass,newseats,softer-touchsurfaces,newLEDambientlightingandcenterconsole,andhalogenprojectorheadlampswithLEDaccents.TheChryslermodelswereadjustedsothatinsteadofcompetingagainstequivalentDodgetrimlevels,theywereaboveDodgeintrimandfeatures.[38] 2012modelyear[edit] For2012,anew,basicstyletrimcalled"AVP"wasintroduced,whilesomefeaturespreviouslyunavailablefor"SE"(liketouchnavigationpanel)becomeavailableasoptions(The"SE"nowalsoreceivedafloorconsole,similartotheoneavailablefor"SXT").Thesameyear,thefrontlogodesignwaschangedgainingthetwoslantedrectanglesinredtomatchtherestoftheDodgelineup.For2013,theAmericanValuePackage"AVP"trimmanufacturer'ssuggestedretailprice(MSRP)wasreducedby$1,000fromtheyearbefore. 2013modelyear[edit] TheGrandCaravanaddedaclass-exclusivefeaturewithanoptionalBlu-RayDVDplayerwhilethebase"AVP"modelwasdescribedbyAutotrader.comeditorsashavinga"shockinglylowMSRP"givingbuyers"incredibleutility"intheirvehicle.[39] 2014modelyear[edit] 2014DodgeGrandCaravan30thAnniversaryEditionondisplayattheMontrealAutoShow,22January2014 Forthe2014modelyear,threenewpackagesareintroduced:AmericanValuePackage(US),CanadaValuePackage(Canada),Blacktoppackage(USonly),andthe30thAnniversaryEdition.TheyarealldifferentsetsoftheSEandSXTtrimsandincludenewluxuryfeaturesforthesameprice.TheGrandCaravanAVPalsogainedeasy-cleanfloormatsthatcamewiththeoptionalsecond-rowStow'nGoseats(standardonSE,SXT,andR/T). The"BlacktopPackage",basedonSEandSXT,cameequippedwith17-inchpolishedaluminumwheelswithglossblackpockets,aglossblackgrille,blackheadlampbezels,anall-blackinteriorincludingheadliner,doorpanelsandconsole,uniqueblackclothseatsanddoortrimpanelswithsilveraccentstitching,aleather-wrappedsteeringwheelwithsilveraccentstitchingandaleathershiftknob,choiceof6bodycolors(GraniteCrystal,BilletSilver,BrilliantBlack,MaximumSteel,RedlineRed,BrightWhite).SXTmodelsalsoincludefoglamps. The"SE30thAnniversaryEdition",basedontheSEtrim,cameequippedwith17-inchsatincarbonaluminumwheels,body-colorheatedexteriormirrors,30thAnniversarybadgingonthefrontfenders,silveraccentstitchingandpianoblackaccentsthroughout,blackclothseats,ablackleather-wrappedsteeringwheel,blackleather-wrappedshiftknob,blackheadlinerandoverheadconsole,brightheatingandairconditioningtrimbezels,powersecond-andthird-rowwindows,and30thAnniversarylogoonthekeyfob The"SXT30thAnniversaryEdition",basedontheSXTtrim,waspackagedwith17-inchpolishedaluminumwheelswithsatincarbonpockets,brightchromeroofrack,brightwindowtrimmoldings,foglamps,automaticheadlamps,andspecial30thAnniversarybadging,BlackTorinoleatheretteseatswithpremiumsuedeinsertsandsilveraccentstitching,power10-waydriver'sseat,pianoblackaccenttrimbezels,andbrightchromeaccentsthroughout. Both30thAnniversaryEditionsincludedanavailablespecialbodycolor,GraniteCrystalPearlCoat,acustomizedgaugeclusterwith30thAnniversarybadging,aswellastheUConnectHandsfreeGroup(SiriusXMSatelliteRadiowithaone-yearsubscription,Bluetoothstreamingaudioandvoicecommandandanauto-dimmingrearviewmirror).ThevehiclesarrivedatdealershipsatQ32013.[40][41][42] Alsonewforthe2014modelyear,theGrandCaravanR/TgainedstandardautoheadlampswithblackbezelsandtheSecurityGroupfeaturingremotestartandsecurityalarm. 2015modelyear[edit] TheGrandCaravanwasnotchangedforthe2015modelyearexceptforcontentfeaturesaddedtoSEPlusandSXTPlustrims.TheSEPluspackageincludedblackleatherupholstery,powerwindowsforthesecond-rowseats,andChrysler'sUconnectvoicecommandwithBluetoothsoundsystem. 2016modelyear[edit] ThenewChryslerPacificawasunveiledonJanuary11,2016,andgettingalltheattention,buttheDodgeGrandCaravancontinuedtobemarketedasabudgetminivanalternative.[43] 2017modelyear[edit] DodgeGrandCaravanGT Asmall2017modelyearupdatewasappliedtoSE,SEPlus,SXT,andGT(replacingtheR/T)models.The6.5-inchTouchscreen(Radio430and430NAV)becamestandardequipmentwithrear-viewcamerasonallmodels.[44](NavigationisstandardonGTandoptionalonSXT.)[45]TheGTmodelalsoincludedmonochromaticexteriorandpremiumleatherinteriorwithredaccentstitching[46] SalesoftheGrandCaravanbeganinMexicoduringthismodelyear,positionedasthemostaccessibleminivaninitsclass.[47]ThreemodelsavailableintheMexicanmarketwereSE,SXTandSXTPlus.[48] FCAunveiledtheChryslerPacifica,anewminivanforthe2017modelyear,atthe2016NorthAmericanInternationalAutoShow.ThePacificareplacedtheChryslerTown&Country,butitwasoriginallystatedthatthe2016modeloftheDodgeCaravanwouldbeproducedforonemoremodelyearasalower-costalternativetothePacifica,beforebeingdiscontinued.[49][50][51][52]InJanuary2017,FCACEOSergioMarchionnestatedthatitwasnotcleariftheCaravanwouldbediscontinued,andthattheywouldhavetolookintooffering"somelevelofaffordableaccesstothePacificaatthelowerendtotryandreplacetheoutgoingmodels"(thiswouldeventuallycomeintheformofthesixth-generationVoyager,whichwasbrieflyproducedalongsidetheRTCaravan).Despitetheintroductionofthehigher-costPacificamodel,salesoftheCaravanincreasedby26%in2016.[52]AsubstantialnumberofCaravansaresoldtolow-marginrentalfleets.[53]Thevehiclecontinuestobepositionedforprice-consciouscustomersanditdrawstraffictodealershipswhenthevehicleisaggressivelypriced.[53]Additionally,FCAprovidedvariousrebatesandincentivestoassistpurchasesoftheGrandCaravanandothermodelsbycustomerswithcreditscoresoflessthan620.[54] Accordingtoareportbyanautomotivejournalist,thisstrategyhelpstheChryslerPacificaholditsvaluebetterwhilealsohavingamoreaffordableminivanavailable.[55]Over60%oftheDodgeCaravan'ssalesgoestofleetsalesandthevehiclewasthesecondbestsellingvehicleforrentalfleetsales.[55][56] 2018modelyear[edit] 2018DodgeGrandCaravanSE ProductionofGrandCaravanswastemporarilysuspendedfromSeptembertoNovember2017withtheassemblyofthe2018modelyearversionsstartinginDecember2017.[57][58]TheproductionlinerequiredchangestoinstallairbagsthatmeetU.S.FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandard226callingforlargerandmorerobustside-impactaircurtains,aswellasforthemtodeployintheeventofeitheraside-oncollisionorarollover.[59]Beginningwiththe2018models,changesincludedadvancedmultistagedriverandfront-passengerairbagsthatincludelow-riskdeployment,adriver's-sideinflatablekneeblocker,frontseat-mountedsideairbags,andside-curtainsforoutboardpassengersinallthreerows.[60] For2018,theGrandCaravanwasDodge'sbest-sellingvehiclewhilethesalesofforeign-brandedminivansfaredworsethantheDodgein2018.[61]SalesinCanadadropped30percent,significantlylowerthantheprevioussixyears.[61] 2019modelyear[edit] 2019DodgeGrandCaravan The2019modelyearmarkedthe35thanniversaryoftheChryslerminivans.[62]AcommemorativetrimoptionwasavailableontheSEandSXTmodelsthatincludedabrightgrille,17-inch"techsilver"aluminumwheels,a35thAnniversaryfenderbadgeaswellas"pianoblack"consoleandinstrumentpanelaccentsandfrontfloormatswith35thAnniversaryembroideredlogo.[63]A"BlacktopPackage"featuringablackgrille,headlampbezelsaswellasanall-blackinteriorwasoptionalonSEandSXT35thanniversaryeditionmodels.[63] Theminivanmarketsegmentdecreasedingeneral.SalesoftheGrandCaravanmodelsinCanadadeclinedby9%duringthefirstquarterof2019,butitwasstillnumber10amongthebest-sellingvehiclesforthatperiodinCanada.[64]Mostsaleswenttotherentalandonfleetcustomers.[64]Thevehiclehasnotreceivedmajorchanges,butcontinuestobeproducedbecause"Dodgesoldmorethan125,000GrandCaravanslastyear[2018],whileHondaonlysold100,000ofitsOdysseyminivansduringthesameyear[2018]."[65] ThethirdshiftatWindsorminivanplantendedinOctober2019duetosluggishsales,eliminating1,500directjobs.[66] 2020modelyear[edit] 2020DodgeGrandCaravan Threemodelswereavailable:SE,SEPlus,andSXT.TheGrandCaravanSEPlusmodelnowincludedstandardsecond-rowSuperStow'nGobucketseats,apowereight-waydriverseat,andanall-blackinteriorwithcranberrywineaccentstitchingontheseats.[67]Theoptional"BlacktopPackage"continuedfortheSEPlusandSXTmodels. TheCanadianmarketincludedsixmodelsstartingfromanentry-levelversionandthenincreasingthestandardequipmentoneach:CVP,SXT,SXTPremiumPlus,Crew,CrewPlus,andtheGTthatincludesmanyconveniencefeaturesaswellasaperformancesuspensionsystemandamonochromaticexterior.[68]The"BlacktopPackage"trimoptionisavailableonSXTmodels. TrimlevelsfortheMexicanmarketwereunchangedfrompreviousmodelyearswithSE,SXTandSXTPlusmodelsavailable.[69] Safety[edit] IntheU.S.theNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration's(NHTSA)NewCarAssessmentProgramcrashtesting,the2020DodgeGrandCaravanachievedanoverallfourstarrating.[70] FrontalImpact–DriverandPassenger: SideImpactDriver: SideImpactRearPassenger: Rollover: IIHS:[71] Moderateoverlapfrontaloffset Good Smalloverlapfrontaloffset Poor Sideimpact Good Roofstrength(2012–presentmodels) Good Variants[edit] Europe[edit] Mainarticle:Chrysler/LanciaVoyager LanciaVoyager(Austria) Aswithprecedinggenerations,ChryslermarketedtheCaravaninEuropeastheChryslerVoyager,withthefifth-generationbecomingexclusivelysoldasthelong-wheelbaseGrandVoyager.From2007toJune2011,themodellinewassoldundertheChryslerbrand;followingtheacquisitionofChryslerbyFiat,theVoyagerwasrebrandedasaLanciaincontinentalEurope(withtheChryslerVoyagerremaininginIrelandandtheUK). TheChrysler/LanciaVoyagerwasmarketedunderthreetrimlinesdistincttoEurope(Silver,Gold,andPlatinum).Thestandardenginewasa2.8 LI4diesel(producing161 hp),witha3.6 LgasolineV6(producing279 hp);[72]bothengineswerepairedtoa6-speedautomatic. Followingthe2016modelyear,exportsoftheVoyagerwerediscontinuedasFiatChryslerreorganizeditsbrands,withChryslerremaininglargelyinNorthAmericaandLanciasoldexclusivelyinItaly. RamCargoVan(RamC/VTradesman)[edit] 2012RamCargoVan Forthe2012modelyear,theRamTrucksdivisionreceivedtheDodgeGrandCaravanC/Vcargovan,renamingittheRamCargo(C/V)Tradesman(revivingthenameusedbyDodgeforitsfull-sizecargovansduringthe1970s).Incontrasttoitspredecessor,theTradesmanwasstrictlyatwo-seatvehicle,withsolidmetalbodypanelinginplaceofrearwindowsandaflatrearloadfloor. AstheRambrandincreaseditsuseofFiat-basedvehicles,theTradesmanwasreplacedfor2016bytheProMasterCity,[73]anAmerican-marketversionoftheFiatDoblò. VolkswagenRoutan[edit] Mainarticle:VolkswagenRoutan VolkswagenRoutanSE Afterafive-yearhiatus,Volkswagenre-enteredtheminivansegmentinNorthAmericabyintroducingtheVolkswagenRoutanforthe2009modelyear.ReplacingtheTransporterT4(1992,1999-2003EuroVan)inNorthAmerica,theRoutanwassoldintheUnitedStates,Canada,andMexico.Targetingapproximately5%ofthesaleswithintheminivansegment,Volkswagenenteredintoa5-yearproductionagreementwithChrysler.[74][75] TheRoutanwasmanufacturedbyChrysleratitsWindsorAssemblyfacilityalongsidetheGrandCaravanandTown&Country,styledwithitsmodel-specificinteriortrimandfrontandrearexteriorfascias.WhilesharingpowertrainswiththeGrandCaravan,theRoutanwasgivenitsownsuspensiontuningandseatingconfigurations(thelastChrysler-designedminivanswithlift-outseats).[76]Aspartofthe2011updateoftheChryslerminivans,theGrandCaravanreceivedthestiffersuspensiontuningpreviouslyusedbyVolkswagen;[74]whilereceivingthe3.6 LV6,theRoutancarriedovermuchofitsinterior.[77] Fallingfarundersalesexpectations,thefinalRoutanswereproducedbyChryslerinAugust2012;all2013saleswerefromdealerinventory,with2014vehiclessoldexclusivelytofleets.[78][79]Originallypredictingtosell50,000unitsperyear,Volkswagensold57,683Routansthroughitsfouryearsofproduction.[78]AsVolkswagenshiftedtoSUVsinNorthAmerica,theRoutanminivanwasreplacedfor2018bythethree-rowAtlas(alsoreplacingtheTouareginNorthAmerica). Discontinuation[edit] 2021ChryslerGrandCaravanSE For2017,Chryslerintroduceditssixth-generationminivan,withtheChryslerPacificareplacingtheChryslerTown&Country.Initiallyslatedtoendproductionfollowingthe2016modelyear,[80]theDodgeGrandCaravanwouldliveonthroughthe2020modelyear.Althoughintroducedin2008,FCAmarketedthemodellinebelowthePacifica,supportedbyitscontinuingpopularityoffleetsalesanditspopularityinCanada. AfterschedulinginFebruary2020forproductiontoendinMay2020,[81]FCAlaterextendedthedatebythreemonthstoendassemblyonAugust22.[2]Inproductionfornearly37years(13yearsasthefifth-generationRTplatform),thefinalDodgeGrandCaravanrolledofftheWindsor,Ontario,CanadaassemblylineonAugust21,2020.[82] For2021,ChryslerrevivedboththeVoyagerandCaravannameplatesundertheChryslerbrand.Replacingentry-leveltrimsofthePacificaminivan,[83]theVoyagerissoldintheUnitedStateswhiletheGrandCaravanismarketedinCanada.[84][85][86]Despitebothvehiclesdifferingonlyinnameplates,Chryslerretainedthe"Grand"extended-lengthprefixfortheGrandCaravan(despiteofferingonlyasinglelengthofminivanssince2008) Sales[edit] Calendaryear UnitedStates Canada Mexico Total 2002 244,911[87] 244,911 2003 233,394 233,394 2004 242,307 63,559 305,866 2005 226,771 65,002 291,773 2006 211,140 61,901 273,041 2007 176,150 55,041 231,191 2008 123,749[88] 39,396[89] 163,145 2009 90,666[90] 40,283[91] 130,949 2010 103,323[92] 55,306[91] 158,629 2011 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AfterFiatS.p.A.acquiredChryslerLLCin2009,modelsoftrucksandcargovanswerenolongerdesignatedasDodge,butexclusivelyasRam.Atimelineofthesemodelscanbefoundhere. vteRamTrucksAmarqueofStellantisTrucksCurrent Ram1000 Ram1200 Ram1500/2500/3500 RamChassisCab RamRebelTRX Discontinued Dakota CoupéutilitiesCurrent Ram700 VansCurrent ProMaster ProMasterCity Discontinued CargoVan Commons vte« Dodge—Ramtrucktimeline,NorthAmericanmarket,2010–present Type 2010s 2020s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Coupéutility 700 700 Mid-sizepickup Dakota Full-sizepickup 1500 1500 Heavy-dutypickup 2500–3500 2500-3500 Chassiscab 3500–5500 3500-5500 Van/Minivan ProMasterRapid ProMasterCity ProMaster RamC/V Notes      ModelexclusivetoMexico Retrievedfrom"https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dodge_Caravan&oldid=1072391979" Categories:All-wheel-drivevehiclesDodgevehiclesFlexible-fuelvehiclesFront-wheel-drivevehiclesMinivansCarsintroducedin1983Hiddencategories:CS1maint:archivedcopyastitleAllarticleswithdeadexternallinksArticleswithdeadexternallinksfromMay2014ArticleswithshortdescriptionShortdescriptionisdifferentfromWikidataAllarticleswithunsourcedstatementsArticleswithunsourcedstatementsfromDecember2017ArticleswithunsourcedstatementsfromMay2009ArticleswithunsourcedstatementsfromJuly2014CommonscategorylinkfromWikidataUsemdydatesfromApril2012 Navigationmenu Personaltools NotloggedinTalkContributionsCreateaccountLogin Namespaces ArticleTalk English expanded collapsed Views ReadEditViewhistory More expanded collapsed Search Navigation MainpageContentsCurrenteventsRandomarticleAboutWikipediaContactusDonate Contribute HelpLearntoeditCommunityportalRecentchangesUploadfile Tools WhatlinkshereRelatedchangesUploadfileSpecialpagesPermanentlinkPageinformationCitethispageWikidataitem Print/export DownloadasPDFPrintableversion Inotherprojects WikimediaCommons Languages العربيةDeutschEspañolفارسیFrançaisBahasaIndonesiaעבריתLietuvių日本語PolskiPortuguêsSimpleEnglishSuomiTürkçeУкраїнська Editlinks