Chrysler’s minivan has just turned 40, but it’s not exactly cause for celebration. The Grand Caravan is no longer the big seller it used to be, and only one trim level (SXT) is now available. The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 under the hood puts out 287 horsepower through a nine-speed automatic transmission. The more upscale Pacifica, available with hybrid technology or all-wheel drive, attracts more customers, not to mention competitors like the Toyota Sienna.
The old but successful Dodge Grand Caravan is dead now, much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Canadian families. Meanwhile at Chrysler, the Pacifica is a high-quality though expensive product that still can’t sell in respectable numbers. In order to attract customers looking for a more affordable minivan, the brand launched …
The Grand Caravan is no longer the great deal it was back in its Dodge days. Now a lot more expensive and limited to a single trim level (SXT), Chrysler’s entry-level minivan attracts far fewer families in Canada. To be fair, though, sales are up 85 percent through three quarters …
Chrysler is fighting—and struggling—to stay relevant with a minivan-only lineup. The Pacifica is losing serious traction right now, while the Grand Caravan is mostly sold to fleet customers. For the upcoming 2025 model year, the brand is making modest changes to both models mainly because it just can’t afford the …
With production of the 300 sedan coming to a close in the next few days, Chrysler will be a minivan-only brand in 2024. CEO Christine Feuell believes the segment, which is experiencing 40 percent growth this year after slow pandemic years, will grow another 15 percent next year and remain …
You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …
Stellantis is planning even more investments in Ontario. In addition to the $5.2 billion it will spend for a new EV battery facility in a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, the automaker today committed $3.6 billion mostly for the retooling of the Windsor and Brampton assembly plants. Currently the …
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While they continue to lose market shares to SUVs, minivans remain practical solutions for North American families. And with some models now available with hybrid technology at a time when …
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While minivans are losing tons of customers to SUVs and crossovers, they remain immensely practical vehicles for Canadian families. For 2021, our Best Buy award goes to the completely redesigned …
FCA has a new plan to sell minivans for 2021. The Pacifica is getting a significant update and the Grand Caravan is leaving Dodge to enjoy a second life under the Chrysler brand. Will it lead to more profit? Time will tell. One thing’s for sure, though: Canadian customers will …
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2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan: The Reign is Over
