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2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan – 22 Years of Sales and Innovation Leadership

For the 22nd year in a row, the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan was the U.S. minivan market segment sales leader, with 226,771 units sold in 2005 calendar year. With the industry's only fold-in-the-floor second- and third-row Stow ‘n Go® seating and storage system, safety and security features including a minivan-first inflatable knee blocker, Door Alert, available supplemental three-row side-curtain air bags, a five-star front and side-impact rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and value for the consumer, the Dodge Caravan continues to lead the way.

'WHAT'S NEW FOR 2007'

Exterior

- Two new exterior color offerings: Modern Blue Pearl Coat and Marine Blue Pearl Coat
DESIGN

'The 2007 Dodge minivans make a bold styling statement without compromising our time-tested minivan formula,' said Joe Dehner, Director – Exterior Design, Chrysler Group. 'In short, we've made the best-selling minivan in the marketplace the best-looking, while staying true to the minivan formula of a garageable vehicle designed from the inside out.'

The 1984 introduction of the modern minivan by the Chrysler Group changed the way people thought about family transportation. Designed with a formula that has proven to be successful for 22 years, the 2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan continues to embrace the original minivan formula with some modern enhancements.

The 2007 Dodge Caravan stays true to the original design formula of a garageable van designed from the inside out. With easy entry and exit; chair-height seating; a low, flat floor; flexible seating options with the Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system; and a plethora of safety and convenience features, the Dodge Caravan has matured into a pleasant, useful vehicle.

The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan is instantly recognizable as a Dodge by its bold styling and distinctive U-shaped grille that has become the 'face' of Dodge.

ENGINEERING
'Our industry-exclusive Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system has ensured the Dodge Caravan remain the minivan sales leader,' said Larry Lyons, Vice President – Front-Wheel Drive Product Team. 'Our engineers did a great job designing a system that allows both the second- and third-row seats to easily fold into the floor without sacrificing a quiet ride. Stow ‘n Go gives our customers the ultimate in interior flexibility.'

MARKETING
'Dodge Caravan has been the sales leader for 22 consecutive years by combining a stylish vehicle with best-in-class flexibility, a plethora of available safety features and value for the consumer,' said Tom Loveless, Director – Dodge Marketing. 'Consumers love the Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system, and we are proud to be the only manufacturer offering a minivan with both second- and third-row seats that fold into the floor.'

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

- Chrysler Group is the only manufacturer with fold-in-the-floor second- and third-row seats, the Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system
- Stow ‘n Go features second-row bucket seats that can be folded into the floor and a third-row, 60-40 split-bench seat that can fold into the floor or fold rearward to face out the tailgate when the minivan is parked. When seats are in the upright position, 6 cubic feet of covered storage space is available in the second row, and 6 cubic feet of storage space is available in the third row. Headrests do not need to be removed when seats are stowed, and seats can be stowed individually or together
- Designed from the inside out and with four models from which to choose, Dodge Caravan offers minivan owners the best package of flexibility, utility, safety and value in the marketplace
- For the 22nd consecutive year, the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan was the best-selling minivan nameplate in the United States, with 226,771 minivans sold. The Chrysler Group sold a total of 407,480 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country models total in the United States in 2005

Source - Dodge
In the late 1970s, Baby Boomers were reaching adulthood and starting families in large numbers. But sedans and station wagons, the traditional standard-bearers among family transportation vehicles, were becoming smaller in response to concerns about pollution and fuel efficiency – and their passenger and cargo capacity was being reduced. Vans created for the commercial delivery market were being customized as passenger vehicles, but their large size, inefficiency and front-engine, rear-wheel drive configurations made them unsatisfactory substitutes for wagons and sedans as family transportation vehicles. Under the leadership of executives Lee Iacocca and Hal Sperlich, Chrysler initiated development of a new type of vehicle that would offer considerable passenger and cargo-carrying space in a family-friendly package.

Despite the apparent advantages of the concept — a small van with front-wheel drive that could offer consumers more space and greater fuel economy — many obstacles had to be overcome. The final design needed to be low enough to fit in a typical home garage and travel through a standard car wash. The proposed front-wheel drivetrain, which permitted a flat floor and created more interior room, also required special front-end styling considerations, including a functional 'nose' to house the engine and offer 'crush space' in case of accident. Once all those criteria were met, the new concept – not really a car, not really a truck — had to be styled as an attractive, family vehicle that would appeal to a broad spectrum of potential buyers.

The result was referred to within Chrysler as the 'T-115' – but ultimately branded as the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. Prior to launch, these distinctive but untested vehicles would compete with Chrysler's successful new K-car platforms for technical and financial resources. But, following its runaway success, it would be this new product, soon popularly described as the 'minivan,' that brought consumers – lots of them – into Chrysler dealerships.

The launch of the minivan in 1983 as a 1984 model year vehicle created an all-new product segment. Car and Driver described it as 'the only American-built van that's not a truck,' noting that the T-115 was ten inches narrower, 15 inches lower and about four feet shorter than the most popular conventional vans. Observed Road & Track, 'Chrysler is betting there's a big market for a van of this size and is aiming it at current station wagon owners; those who already own larger, less efficient club wagons; growing families; those who need station wagons but hate the stodgy suburban image; women who aren't comfortable driving large conventional vans; people who used to own full-sized sedans and like plenty of interior room, and those who just enjoy the sheer novelty of the vehicle.'

The company's bet was well placed. One day in 1983, when members of Chrysler's Houston zone office drove to lunch in a newly-delivered minivan, a lady approached them in the restaurant's parking lot and unhesitatingly asked, 'What is this and where can I buy one?' The initial marketing, featuring popular magician Doug Henning, aptly described the vehicle as 'The Magic Wagon.'

The Chrysler minivan was an instant success and, despite spirited competition from other automakers over three decades, has always been the best-selling minivan in the United States.

1984-1990 model years: The first-generation Chrysler minivans were based on the S platform, a derivative of the Chrysler K platform used for the Dodge Aries and Plymouth Reliant passenger cars. Three trim levels were available on the first Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager models – a base level, the 'mainstream' SE and the 'upscale' LE, which featured vinyl 'woodgrain' side panels. The standard four-cylinder engine could be mated with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission or a five-speed manual. An early Chrysler minivan featuring the rare turbocharged 2.5-liter engine (available only in 1989 and 1990) is now considered a collector's item by many.

Both the Caravan and the Voyager were on Car and Driver magazine's 'Ten Best' list for 1985.

The Mini-Ram Van, a cargo version of the Caravan, also appeared in 1984. Renamed the Caravan C/V in 1989, it was discontinued after the 1995 model year.

In 1987, the Caravan and Voyager received some cosmetic updates – and new, longer-wheelbase Grand Caravan and Grand Voyager models were introduced.

1990 model year: The Chrysler Town & Country, a luxury version of the Chrysler minivan, was introduced (see the Town & Country Heritage section). The Town & Country nameplate dated to 1941 and had been used on a variety of Chrysler vehicles until 1988.

The standard Town & Country minivan was considered 'loaded,' with no optional trim levels. Power locks, windows, mirrors and driver's seat, front and rear air conditioning and leather seats were all standard. The 3.8-liter V-6 engine was made standard in the Town & Country in 1994.

1991-1996 model years: Chrysler's hot-selling minivans were freshened for the 1991 model year, and more option packages became available. Innovations included 'Quad Command' bucket seating (standard on the Town & Country beginning in 1992); integrated child safety seats (1992), available anti-lock brakes (1992), the first driver's side airbag in a minivan (1991, made standard in 1992), and the first dual front airbags (1994). This was the first minivan to meet 1998 U.S. federal safety standards (1994).

The 1991-1995 minivans used the AS platform, the last to be derived from the Chrysler K platform. Special '10-Year Anniversary Edition' trim packages were offered in 1994.

1996-2000 model years: Completely redesigned, the 1996 Chrysler minivans debuted in an elaborate program at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, during which Chrysler Chairman Bob Eaton and President Bob Lutz, dressed in Mr. Rogers-style cardigan sweaters, delivered the story of the new minivan from giant storybooks, then watched as one – with television character Kermit the Frog in the driver's window – soared over an artificial pond. It was Chrysler's way of giving notice that this new NS minivan would 'leapfrog' all competitors.

Spectacularly upgraded from its predecessor models, the NS was named Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1996 – and appeared on the Car and Driver 'Ten Best' list for 1996 and 1997.

An industry-first driver's side sliding door proved so popular it was made standard. The manual transmission was dropped and all-wheel drive added. Base models were offered in most states with either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a Mitsubishi 3.0-liter V-6. In California and several northeastern states with stringent emissions standards, a 3.3-liter engine was offered as a V-6 option between 1997 and 2000. Options added over the life of the NS included CD players, grocery-bag hooks and a rear-seat video entertainment system.

With the demise of the Plymouth brand, the Voyager was rebadged as the Chrysler Voyager after 2001, later becoming the short-wheelbase version of the Town & Country in 2004.

2001-2007 model years: The most recent generation of Chrysler minivans rode on the RS platform. Another benchmark of modern-day Chrysler engineering innovation, the Stow ‘n Go second- and third-row foldable seating system, was introduced in 2005. Power sliding doors and a power hatch, options beginning in 2001, later became standard.

Freshening the exterior, continually adding new safety features and providing additional cargo space, better entertainment systems, more cupholders, grocery hooks and other family-friendly features has kept Chrysler's minivans at the top of their segment in popularity and sales.

2008 model year: Chrysler is now positioned to again make minivan history. In addition to thoroughly updating the many successful features of their predecessors, the new Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans offer one-of-a-kind available features like Swivel ‘n Go second-row seats, which revolve to face the rear seats. A table can be placed between the second- and third-row seats, providing a convenient place for passengers to read, work or enjoy meals and games.

Both these features reflect well on Chrysler's proud heritage of innovative engineering: swivel bucket seats were standard on top-of-the-line Chrysler passenger cars in the late 1950s, and in the 1960s the Chrysler Imperial featured a 'Mobile Director' option, in which the front passenger's bucket seat swiveled 180 degrees to the rear and the center rear armrest unfolded to create a three-position conference table. The all-new 2008 minivan effectively updates these once-revolutionary ideas for the 21st Century, writing the latest chapter in Chrysler's continuing saga of industry-leading engineering.

Source - Dodge

2007 Dodge Caravan

Year2007
MakeDodge
ModelCaravan
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Production Years for Series2001 - 2007
PriceMSRP: $18,705.00
Invoice: $17,637.00
Weight4146 lbs | 1880.6 kg
MPG City20
MPG Highway26
Combined MPG0.00

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement148.20 CU IN. | 2429 cc. | 2.4 L.
Valves16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower150.00 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5100.00 RPM
Torque165.00 Ft-Lbs (223.7 NM) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio27.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter62.5 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
BlockCast-iron
HeadAluminum
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Gear Ratios
1st Gear2.84
2nd Gear1.57
3rd Gear1
4th Gear.69

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionAutomatic
with Overdrive
Final Drive3.62

Dimensions  [Optional BodyStyles
Cargo Volume146.70 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume157.101 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity1000.001 lbs
Standard Payload0.00
Fuel Capacity20.0 Gal
Seating Capacity7
Doors4
Exterior
Length189.101 in | 4803.2 mm.
Width78.601 in | 1996.5 mm.
Height68.901 in | 1750.1 mm.
Wheelbase113.301 in | 2877.8 mm.
Front Track63.001 in | 1600.2 mm.
Rear Track64.001 in | 1625.6 mm.
Ground Clearance5.401 in | 137.2 mm.
Front Overhang37.41 in | 950.2 mm.
Rear Overhang43.81 in | 1112.8 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom39.601 in | 1005.9 mm.
Rear Headroom39.901 in | 1013.5 mm.
Front Legroom40.601 in | 1031.3 mm.
Rear Legroom36.501 in | 927.1 mm.
Front Hip Room57.21 in | 1453.1 mm.
Rear Hip Room67.81 in | 1722.4 mm.
Front Shoulder Room63.001 in | 1600.2 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room64.701 in | 1643.4 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers

Rear : Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular beam axle, track bar and gas-charged shock absorbers


Steering
 Rack and Pinion
Turning Circle37.601 ft

Brakes
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum

Tires / Wheels
Spare TireCompact


 
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