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Is the Dodge Grand Caravan still being made?

Is the Dodge Grand Caravan still being made?

FCA confirmed this week that Dodge will end production of both the Grand Caravan and the Journey after the 2020 model year, leaving the brand without a front-wheel drive crossover for the first time since 2008, and without a minivan for the first time in nearly four decades.

How long has the Dodge Caravan been in production?

The long-wheelbase Dodge Grand Caravan was offered alongside the Plymouth Grand Voyager as well as the Chrysler Town & Country and in production from 1987 to 2020. Produced for five generations across 36 model years, Caravan is the longest-lived Dodge nameplate (six years longer than 1980-2009 Dodge Ram ).

When did the Dodge Caravan get traction control?

Changes for the 1997 model year were minor, adding traction control as an option or standard equipment, depending on trim level, along with the reintroduction of optional all-wheel drive. The Caravan received more minor updates in 1997 for the 1998 model year. These changes came in the form of new colors,…

When did DaimlerChrysler stop making the Dodge Caravan?

In the 2002 model year, DaimlerChrysler stopped using the “DODGE” badges on the front doors, like with all Dodge vehicles. In 2003, the Caravan C/V and Grand Caravan C/V returned after having been discontinued in 1995.

What kind of transmission does a Dodge Caravan have?

The Chrysler Town & Country, released in 1990, which was a more luxurious repackaged version of the Caravan, had no manual transmission option. Manual transmissions were not available on V6 models of the passenger Caravan, but were an option on the Mini Ram Van and Caravan C/V’s long wheelbase models with a 3.0 L V6 .

The long-wheelbase Dodge Grand Caravan was offered alongside the Plymouth Grand Voyager as well as the Chrysler Town & Country and in production from 1987 to 2020. Produced for five generations across 36 model years, Caravan is the longest-lived Dodge nameplate (six years longer than 1980-2009 Dodge Ram ).

What makes a Dodge Grand Caravan a good vehicle?

Versatility for days—the seven passenger Grand Caravan is the most versatile vehicle in its class, offering Best-in-Class storage system options in the most unexpected of places. It’s what makes the passenger van the best option for families. With up to seven passengers, safety is important.

Changes for the 1997 model year were minor, adding traction control as an option or standard equipment, depending on trim level, along with the reintroduction of optional all-wheel drive. The Caravan received more minor updates in 1997 for the 1998 model year. These changes came in the form of new colors,…

Why is the Dodge Grand Caravan being discontinued?

The Dodge Grand Caravan was discontinued after the 2020 model year because of “regulatory reasons”. It was reported that the cost of updating the vehicle to meet new federal safety regulations is so high that it would eliminate its low price advantage.

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