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Dodge Mini Ram Van, the cargo version of the Dodge Caravan
The first generation Caravans used the Chrysler S platform, which was closely related to the K-cars (Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries.
As usual, the Dodge minivan is offered as a regular-length model and as an extended-length version called the Grand Caravan. There are two trim levels for both—SE and SXT—and all models have seven-passenger seating.
BOB - The 2000 Chrysler Town & Country is a far cry from the Chrysler-built Dodge minivan we tested back in '83. I thought its introduction was - well- "premature.
First of all, there's more space inside than every minivan save the Chrysler/Dodge minivans and the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari.
Today, the Chrysler and Dodge minivans are so good that any minivan shopper can pick based on styling or packaging. The 2011 update brought a new, powerful and efficient V-6 plus tangible changes to the steering, ride, and handling.
The Sienna's noise levels, according to ConsumerGuide, are "at least equal to the class-topping Honda and Chrysler/Dodge minivans" and that "the main noise source is moderate coarse-pavement tire thrum."
Conclusion ...
The Chicago Sun-Times reports, "Popular Japanese minivans such as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna saw considerably lower sales than the Dodge minivans and were far behind combined Caravan/ Town & Country sales.
(By the way, I eventually moved on to drive a couple of ubiquitous Dodge minivans, the last of which left our driveway for the final time in December 2006).
 See also: Dodge, Chrysler, Seat, Honda, Daimler
  
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