2004 Dodge Caravan

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINIVAN: DODGE CARAVAN IS STILL THE WORLD'S BEST-SELLING MINIVAN

Twenty years ago, the first Dodge Caravan was driven off of the assembly line at the Chrysler Group's Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. Two decades and 10 million minivan sales later, Dodge Caravan is still the world's best-selling minivan.

'We've been building the world's best-selling minivans for the past 20 years and we're still at the top of the segment that we created,' said Darryl Jackson, Vice President — Dodge Brand, DaimlerChrysler Corporation. 'Over the past two decades, our company has sold more than 10 million minivans worldwide. We plan to build on our leadership by continuing to offer even more minivan-first features.'

Five versions of Dodge Caravan are available for the 2004 model year, including two standard-wheelbase and three extended-wheelbase models. Standard-wheelbase minivan models include Dodge Caravan SE and Dodge Caravan SXT. Extended-wheelbase models include Dodge Grand Caravan SE, Dodge Grand Caravan SXT and Dodge Grand Caravan SXT All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Also available are Cargo Van versions of the Caravan and Grand Caravan.

NEW FEATÚRES FOR 2004
To celebrate 20 years of minivan leadership, Dodge will offer a limited Anniversary Edition model based on the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. This special model will offer unique Anniversary Edition badging, unique two-tone leather seating, six-disc CD/DVD changer, 16-inch chrome wheels, embroidered anniversary edition floor mats, and a no extra-charge Rear Seat Video® entertainment system.

In addition, the 2004 Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan offer the following new features:

Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Lamp. This feature is standard on all minivans with aluminum wheels. The indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel and warns owners if the pressure in any tire falls below the recommended level.

Integrated Key/Remote Keyless/Sentry® Key. This new key fob design consolidates the Sentry Key engine immobilizer key and the remote keyless function buttons into a single fob for greater convenience when unlocking and locking the vehicle.

Úpdated audio/entertainment packages. The 2004 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan audio system lineup features two packages:

AM/FM Six-CD Radio: Includes an AM/FM radio with six-disc CD player integrated directly into the radio

Six-disc CD/DVD Changer: Includes an in-dash six-disc CD/DVD changer with integral audio/video jacks for multi-disc capability with rear-seat video system.

MINIVAN-FIRST FEATÚRES

• Industry-first power up and down liftgate*
• Industry-first removable, powered center console*
• Power dual sliding doors, allowing for manual override, powered by an industry-first inside-the-door motor*
• Industry-first power sliding door obstacle detection system for opening and closing*
• Minivan-first three-zone automatic temperature control system*
• Minivan-first pop-up rear cargo organizer*
• Minivan-first split 50/50 Easy-Out® roller rear seats

* Extended-wheelbase minivans only.

SAFETY FIRST


Following are safety features to look for in 2004 Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans:

• Child Seat Anchor System – LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
• Available supplemental side impact air bags for front outboard occupants
• Front seat belt system pretensioners and constant-force retractors for added occupant protection
• Head injury protection for occupants in all seating positions
• Automatic transaxle brake-park interlock
• Available security alarm system with Sentry Key® engine immobilizer
• Tire pressure monitoring system

MINIVAN MARKET FACTS

The minivan market segment remains vibrant. For the 2002 calendar year, the entire minivan market segment totaled 1.4 million sales. Even with more than 15 competitive nameplates from which to choose, Chrysler and Dodge continue to attract approximately 36 percent of the market segment.

Since 1983, the Chrysler Group has sold more than 10 million minivans worldwide, introduced 50 minivan-first features, and earned more than 150 awards industry-wide.

Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are manufactured at DaimlerChrysler plants in St. Louis, Mo., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Source - Dodge