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Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan

The Dodge Caravan launched in 1984 as one of the first modern people movers. Developed alongside the Plymouth Voyager, it offered car-like handling with van practicality. Built on a front-wheel-drive platform, it quickly became a sales success in North America, shaping the minivan segment that would dominate family transport through the 80s and 90s.

The second and third generations in the 1990s brought sliding rear doors, safer body designs and more refined interiors. By the early 2000s the Dodge Grand Caravan had become the main nameplate, with the Plymouth version discontinued. In some markets it was also sold as the Chrysler Voyager or Chrysler Town and Country, reflecting different brand strategies.

The final Dodge Grand Caravan was built in 2020, ending a 36-year run. In the US it was replaced by the Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Pacifica, while Dodge shifted its focus to SUVs. The Caravan remains a landmark in family car history.

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Is the Dodge Caravan front wheel drive, all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?

Since its introduction in 1983 the Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan run on a front wheel drive platform. While there was an all wheel drive model previously, there are currently no all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive models produced.

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How to unlock a Dodge Caravan without a key?

Losing or locking your keys in your car is a frustrating experience which can take plenty of time and money to fix. Modern cars like the Dodge Caravan minivan are difficult to break into without smashing the window, which is dangerous as glass can cut you as it breaks and then takes a lot to clean up. While Hollywood makes it look easy to pick a car's lock and then hotwire it to drive off, the reality is modern vehicle security is complex. You should call a mobile locksmith straight away and get them to come and let you into the vehicle.

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Can a Dodge Caravan tow a boat and what is its towing capacity?

Dodge's Caravan mini-van is rated to tow up to 1600kg of braked trailer, which would tow a mid-sized boat fairly well. However, an all-wheel-drive or 4x4 vehicle would be better suited to pulling a boat up a slippery boat-ramp instead of the front-driven Caravan.

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