Press Kit: 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Cargo Vans, What's New for '07

2007 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan Cargo Vans: Product Chronology

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 -

PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY

2006 Model Year

Two models offered: Dodge Caravan CV (short wheelbase), and Dodge Grand Caravan CV (long wheelbase)

3.3-liter V-6 engine (180 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm, 210 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,000 rpm) with four-speed automatic transaxle and 2.49 overall top gear

Final drive ratio: 3.3-liter = 3.62

Flex-fuel capable 3.3-liter V-6 engine (fleet offering only)

Power four-wheel disc brakes standard equipment

Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) standard equipment

Rack and pinion power steering system standard equipment on all models with 17.8:1 overall ratio and turning diameters of 39.4 feet (Grand Caravan) or 37.6 feet (Caravan)

Commercial wagon suspension standard equipment

16-inch steel wheels with wheel cover; full-size spare standard equipment on short-wheelbase models

Heavy-duty Electrical Group offers 160-amp alternator and 600-amp battery

Driver- and passenger-side sliding doors with no glass (standard); no glass on driver side and fixed glass on passenger side (optional); or driver- and passenger-side sliding doors with fixed glass (optional)

Halogen headlamps standard on all models

Dual folding exterior mirrors standard; power dual folding, heated exterior mirrors optional

Grand Caravan CV modified with body and tubs based on Stow ’n Go® seating and storage system

Optional Deluxe Convenience Group offering includes speed control and tilt steering column

Optional Interior Delete Group removes rear quarter trim, C- and D-pillar trim, and rear floor silencers

Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Driver-side inflatable knee blocker (inflates in conjunction with air bag deployment)

Sliding Door Open/Light Flash feature activates exterior hazard lamps when sliding doors are opened

BeltAlert enhanced seat belt reminder system for driver and front passenger seat

Loose fuel cap message on instrument cluster

Optional Security Group offers alarm, remote keyless entry, Sentry Key® engine immobilizer, headlamp off time delay and illuminated entry




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