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Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

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The fourth generation of the Caravan saw the lights at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The minivan didn't live long under the Dodge brand.

Families use minivans for long trips and, mostly, used by moms to take and pick up kids from their schools. At least, that's what they were back in the days when the MPVs were in high demand. Later on, the trend moved toward crossovers and SUVs. But in 2000, the MPV was the king of the school's parking lots.

From the outside, some might said that the fourth generation was more of a facelifted third generation. But the vehicle was completely new, and it was built on the Chrysler RS platform, unlike its predecessor, which was built on the NS. Its raked front end with the hood almost continued by the windshield and the long, curved roofline, the Caravan featured a dynamic design even though it wasn't built for speed. The aerodynamic played a more important role in fuel efficiency.

Like many other MPVs on the market, the vehicle was designed from the inside out. The short wheelbase was the Caravan, and the long-wheelbase was the Grand Caravan. It could host up to seven passengers inside, or just six if the middle row was fitted with captain seats.

Under the hood, Chrysler installed a choice of two engines. A 2.4-liter four-pot and a 3.3-liter V6. The standard transmission was a 4-speed automatic gearbox.

DODGE Caravan 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.4L 3AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 3.3L V6 4AT FWD (180 HP)

DODGE Caravan
2.4L 3AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 3AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2429 cm3
Power:112 KW @ 5100 RPM
152 HP @ 5100 RPM
150 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:167 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
226 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:78.6 in (1996 mm)
Height:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm)
Wheelbase:113.3 in (2878 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.6 in (142 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3920 lbs (1778 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

DODGE Caravan
3.3L V6 4AT FWD (180 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 4AT FWD (180 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3301 cm3
Power:134 KW @ 5000 RPM
182 HP @ 5000 RPM
180 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:201 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
273 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:78.6 in (1996 mm)
Height:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm)
Wheelbase:113.3 in (2878 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.6 in (142 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4061 lbs (1842 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
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