Chrysler minivans

First generation (S)
1987–1990 Dodge Grand Caravan LE V6
Overview
Model years	1984–1990
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan Cargo van
Body style	4-door van
Platform	Chrysler S platform

The S platform was not a modified variant of the Chrysler K platform, although the engines and transmissions used the K-car running gear. The van was a unique platform designed for the vehicle, and was used for the Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country and Plymouth Voyager. Chrysler manufactured the Generation I minivans, internally codenamed T-115 during development from October 1983 until 1990.

Models include:

• 1984–1990 Dodge Caravan
  • 1987–1990 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 1984–1988 Dodge Mini Ram Van
• 1989–1990 Dodge Caravan C/V
• 1984–1990 Plymouth Voyager
  • 1987–1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager
• 1988–1990 Chrysler Voyager (Europe)
• 1990 Chrysler Town & Country

Second generation (AS)
1994–1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE
Overview
Model years	1991–1995
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	4-door van
Platform	Chrysler AS platform

Developed from 1985 to 1989, Generation II was introduced in 1990 and called AS. Design specifications were chosen in 1987 and were evolutionary. This was the last K-based version of the S platform, as the NS platform switched to a new cab forward design.

Models:

• 1991–1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
• 1991–1995 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager
• 1991–1995 Chrysler Town & Country
• 1991–1995 Chrysler (Grand) Voyager/Caravan (Mexico)
• 1993–1995 Chrysler TEVan (limited production electric vehicle)

Third generation (NS)
1996–1997 Dodge Grand Caravan ES
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	4-door van 5-door van
Platform	Chrysler NS platform

Generation III of the platform was developed from early 1990 to December 26, 1994, being introduced on January 4, 1995, and called NS. Its cab forward design was defined by September 23, 1991, and inspired by the 1992 Chrysler EPIC concept minivan, designed in-house by Julie Dolan in mid-1991. Final exterior designs were development program approved in May 1992 and frozen for scheduled late 1994 production that same month. The first NS prototypes were built in November 1992 and presented on November 24, 1992, to Chrysler executive management. The 1992 "Reinventing Chrysler" documentary, provided footage of the NS design process in the spring of 1992.[3][4][5]

Models:

• 1996–2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
• 1999–2000 Dodge Caravan EPIC (limited production electric vehicle)
• 1996–2000 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager
• 1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country
• 2000 Chrysler Voyager/Grand Voyager

Fourth generation (RS)
2007 Dodge Caravan SXT
Overview
Model years	2001–2007
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	4-door van 5-door van 4-door crossover SUV
Platform	Chrysler RS platform
Related	Chrysler Pacifica

Generation IV of the platform was introduced on January 10, 2000, and was called RS.

Models:

• 2001–2003 Chrysler Voyager
• 2001–2007 Chrysler Town & Country
• 2001–2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
• 2001–2007 Chrysler Voyager/Grand Voyager (Mexico)

CS

2004–2006 Chrysler Pacifica based on the Chrysler CS platform

The CS is a variant of the RS platform made specifically for the Chrysler Pacifica crossover SUV.

Model:

• 2004–2008 Chrysler Pacifica

Fifth generation (RT)
2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
Overview
Model years	2008–2020
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan Cargo van
Body style	5-door van
Platform	Chrysler RT platform

The fifth-generation Chrysler minivans were introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show for the 2008 model year, marking the debut of the RT platform. In a major change, the short-wheelbase configuration was dropped, alongside the Chrysler Town & Country, all Dodge minivans were now Grand Caravans. The export-market Chrysler Grand Voyager made its return; following the acquisition of Chrysler by Fiat, the model line was also marketed as a Lancia Voyager outside North America.

The first Chrysler minivans to be powered exclusively by V6 engines (in North America), the RT platform marked the introduction of a 4.0 L SOHC V6 and a 6-speed automatic transmission. For 2011, the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 replaced all three V6 engines, remaining the sole V6 engine through current production. In Europe, the Voyager was powered by a 2.8 L VM Motori inline-4 turbodiesel; for the first time, no manual transmission was offered.

For 2012, the Grand Caravan C/V cargo van shifted its branding, becoming the Ram C/V. In 2015, Ram replaced the C/V with the Ram ProMaster City (a rebadged Fiat Doblo).

Models:

• 2008–2016 Chrysler Town & Country
• 2008–present Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2008–2010 Chrysler Grand Voyager
• 2011–2015 Lancia Voyager
• 2012–2014 Ram C/V (replaced by Ram ProMaster City)

RM

RM Platform, 2009 Volkswagen Routan SE

The Volkswagen Routan was introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as a rebadged variant of the Chrysler minivans, manufactured at Windsor Assembly using the RT platform, designated as the RM platform. Marketed by Volkswagen exclusively in the North American market, the Routan featured revised interior and exterior styling as well as different equipment content from the Chrysler vans. Production of the Routan was discontinued in 2013.

Model:

• 2009–2014 Volkswagen Routan

Sixth generation (RU)
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Overview
Model years	2017–present
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	5-door van
Platform	Chrysler RU platform (Fiat D-Evo platform)

The sixth generation of the Chrysler minivan was introduced at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, as Chrysler released the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Serving as a replacement for the Town & Country, the Pacifica revived the nameplate of the 2004–2008 Town & Country-derived CUV. For the first time since their 1984 introduction, Chrysler markets a different minivan than Dodge, with the latter division retaining the previous-generation Grand Caravan; the export-market Chrysler/Lancia Voyager were discontinued.

Sharing the CUSW (Fiat D-Evo) platform with the Chrysler 200, the Pacifica is the first minivan sold in North America sold with a 9-speed automatic transmission; a CVT is part of the first plug-in hybrid powertrain in a minivan, offered as an option.

For the 2020 model year, Chrysler reintroduced the Voyager nameplate (last seen in 2003 for the United States). Adopting the lower two trim levels of the Pacifica, the Voyager also introduces a trim level specifically for fleet sale.[8] The option of all-wheel drive (last seen in 2004) was also reintroduced for the gasoline-only Pacifica during this model year.[9]

For the 2021 model year, Chrysler announced that the lower two trim levels of Pacifica, sold as the Voyager in the United States, will be sold under the Grand Caravan nameplate in Canada. The base L trim level is now unnamed and the LX trim level adopts the SXT designation from the outgoing Dodge Grand Caravan.[10] Vehicles bearing the "Chrysler Grand Caravan" nameplate were last seen in 2007, primarily in South American markets.

Models:

• 2017–present Chrysler Pacifica/Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

• 2020–present Chrysler Voyager/Chrysler Grand Caravan

• Chrysler platforms
• Minivan

• "Generations: Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Minivans". Edmunds.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2005. Retrieved January 3, 2006.
• Allpar minivans section – Chrysler Corp. minivan history, each generation, and 2008 rumors/spy shots
• Internet forum (in French) www.minivanchrysler.com
• Van Worth Calculator