Later on, the trend moved toward crossovers and SUVs. At least, that's what they were back in the days when the MPVs were in high demand. The minivan didn't live long under the Dodge brand.įamilies use minivans for long trips and, mostly, used by moms to take and pick up kids from their schools. The fourth generation of the Caravan saw the lights at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. full description and technical specifications Apart from the 3.3-liter V6 unit which was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, all the other four engine options were mated to a 6-speed auto. The fifth-generation lost the AWD option from its predecessor and was available only as a front-wheel-drive. For the second and third-row there was an option for DVD players mounted on the ceiling, with individual programs running on the screens and headphones. The third row was removable and with all these out of the way the MPV was quickly transformed into an LCV. The middle row could have been folded down and stowed into the floor. Inside, the Grand Caravan was equipped with three rows of seats. The styling stepped away from the SUV-like shape of other manufacturers and adopted a more docile MPV-look, with a squared bodywork and rounded wheel arches. For some markets, it was available with a European diesel engine.įrom the outside, one of the biggest improvements was done for the headlights, which were taller than before.
After four generations when it was built in two lengths, the car-manufacturer has decided to do it in only one size to fits all. MPVs were one of Chrysler's specialties and proved once again with the introduction of the 2008 model Dodge Grand Caravan. The fifth generation of the Dodge Caravan was released at the 2007 North American International Motor Show and it was available only in the long-wheelbase version.
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