Dodge Caravan
The Dodge Caravan and
Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured
by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the
Chrysler Corporation until 1998). They were
introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year
along with sister model the Plymouth Voyager
(née Chrysler Voyager). The first modern
minivans, the Chrysler company minivans are
credited with creating the entire market segment
for these vehicles.
The minivans are expected
to be redesigned in 2007 as 2008 models
by Ralph Gilles, who also worked on the
Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum. A six-speed
automatic transmission and a new 4.0 L V6
engine are all but certain to appear, while
a diaper changing station is rumored. Chrysler
has finalized a deal through which Volkswagen
will receive a variant of the Chrysler RT
platform van with its own styling and features.
It is expected to be produced at Saint Louis
Assembly alongside the Dodge and Chrysler
vans.