22 Facts About Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan is a series of minivans that was manufactured by Chrysler from the 1984 to 2020 model years.

Originally slated for introduction as a 1982 model, the Dodge Caravan was introduced alongside the Plymouth Voyager in November 1983 for the 1984 model year.

Cargo version of the Dodge Caravan, called the Mini Ram Van, was introduced for 1984, with a flat-floored cargo space four feet tall and with four feet between the wheel wells.

The Dodge Caravan was further distinguished from the Voyager; along with different grilles and headlamp units, the Dodge Caravan received less chrome trim .

In 1991, Dodge Caravan introduced a second-row bench seat integrating two child booster seats on 1992 models.

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The Dodge Caravan itself won Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year 1996 and appeared on the Car and Driver Ten Best for 1996 and 1997.

The Dodge Caravan received more minor updates in 1997 for the 1998 model year.

Later that year, the 1999 Dodge Caravan received new front styling on all trims above SE, while the Sport and ES models received even sportier styling.

In 1999, Dodge introduced the Caravan EPIC, a fully electric minivan.

In 1995, Dodge Caravan introduced a system of seats to simplify installation, removal, and re-positioning, marketed as Easy-Out Roller Seats.

Minor changes were made to the Grand Dodge Caravan ES including many of the features included in Option Group 29S becoming standard, the 17-inch Titan chrome wheels no longer being an option replaced with standard 16-inch chrome wheels, and the disappearance of the AutoStick Transmission option.

In 2004, Dodge Caravan introduced a system of second- and third-row seating that folded completely into under-floor compartments.

Fifth-generation Dodge Caravan minivan had debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show with exterior styling by Ralph Gilles.

Automotive News reported that, from January to October in 2010, Dodge sold about a third of its 2010 Grand Caravans to rental fleets.

Dodge Grand Caravan was discontinued after the 2020 model year because of "regulatory reasons".

Dodge Caravan introduced a seating system for 2008, marketed as Swivel 'n Go.

Grand Dodge Caravan underwent a mid-cycle refresh for the 2011 model year, which included major changes in both styling and functionality.

Grand Dodge Caravan added a class-exclusive feature with an optional Blu-Ray DVD player while the base "AVP" model was described by Autotrader.

The Grand Dodge Caravan AVP gained easy-clean floor mats that came with the optional second-row Stow'n Go seats .

Grand Dodge Caravan was not changed for the 2015 model year except for content features added to SE Plus and SXT Plus trims.

Sales of the Grand Dodge Caravan began in Mexico during this model year, positioned as the most accessible minivan in its class.

In January 2017, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne stated that it was not clear if the Dodge Caravan would be discontinued, and that they would have to look into offering "some level of affordable access to the Pacifica at the lower end to try and replace the outgoing models" .