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Who designed the Dodge Caravan?

Who designed the Dodge Caravan?

Bob Hubbach
First generation (1984–1990)

First generation
Also called Dodge Grand Caravan (LWB Model) Dodge Caravan (SWB Model)
Production October 1983–1990
Model years 1984–1990
Designer Bob Hubbach (1980)

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 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 .

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,…

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 ).

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.

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 .

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,…

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