Download Print 2006 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Product Chronology August 31, 2005 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - 2005 Model Year Stow 'n Go seating and storage system standard on most Grand Caravan models Overhead rail system with three moveable/removable storage bins, rear HVAC controls available on most Grand Caravan models Front advanced multi-stage air bags with passenger-side Occupant Classification System (OCS) on Grand Caravan SE Plus and SXT(a) Driver-side inflatable knee blocker (inflates in conjunction with air bag deployment) Three-row side-curtain air bags available (not available with Power sun roof or Entertainment Group #1) DoorAlert, sliding door open/light flash feature activates exterior hazard lamps when sliding doors are opened ParkSense rear park assist system available on Grand Caravan SXT New exterior colors: Magnesium Pearl Coat, Linen Gold Metallic New interior colors: Dark Khaki/Light Graystone SWB (short-wheelbase): Caravan SE, SXT LWB (long-wheelbase): Grand Caravan SE, SE Plus, SXT-mid-year model lineup change: Grand Caravan SE, SXT Freshened front grilles and fascias BeltAlert driver's seat belt reminder system UConnect™ hands-free communication with Bluetooth™ wireless technology available Factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio available(b) Removable center console now offered on Caravan SXT Entertainment Group #1 with rear video offered on Caravan Navigation radio available on Grand Caravan SXT also includes six-disc CD/DVD changer Grand Caravan SXT Premium Group split into two groups, adding new Leather Interior Group 2004 Model Year New model lineup-Caravan SE and SXT; Grand Caravan SE, eX, SXT, SXT AWD; Caravan and Grand Caravan CV New AM/FM radio with CD player standard sound system New AM/FM radio with integrated six-disc CD changer New exterior colors-Midnight Blue and Deep Molten Red New interior colors-Khaki and Medium Slate Gray New interior cloth trim-Vegas New Grand Caravan Anniversary Edition (late availability) New Popular Equipment Groups Rear entertainment system includes a six-disc in-dash DVD/CD changer 2003 Model Year New key and key fob eC model discontinued SE-adds remote keyless entry and AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player optional (a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, the back seat is the safest place for children. (b) "SIRIUS" is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Grand Caravan SE models offer three-zone manual air conditioning eL-Adds 3.8-liter V-6 engine-Optional Sport-3.8-liter V-6 included with Grand Caravan Popular Equipment Package ES-Adds power liftgate, removable center console, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), auto dimming mirrors, roof rack and steering-wheel mounted audio controls New exterior colors-Satin Jade Pearl Coat, Butane Blue Pearl Coat and Brilliant Black Crystal New exterior accent colors-Deep Gray and Deep Blue Power adjustable pedals-Optional on all models (late availability) Power sun roof-Optional on ES Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System-Optional on Grand Caravan Sport, ES and eX Six-disc CD changer replaces four-disc CD changer-Optional on Sport and ES 2002 Model Year Grand Caravan SE and eX models added Four-speed automatic transaxle standard with 2.4-liter engine (October 2001 production) 3.8-liter V-6 engine-Standard on ES New Grand Caravan ES front fascia with bright inserts Available front door-only power windows-SE Available rear seat audio controls for AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, CD, wireless rear Available rear cargo organizer becomes factory option (2001 mid-year introduction) Available steering wheel radio controls added to the power accessory delay feature-ES New exterior colors-Onyx Green Pearl Coat and Light Almond Pearl Coat 2001 Model Year Grand Caravan eX model added mid-year Refined 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V-6 engines Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS) available on front-wheel drive models Available industry-first power liftgate Available power sliding doors and power liftgate with industry-first opening-direction obstacle detection and industry-first in-door motors Completely redesigned interior-Seats, trim panels, instrument panel and instrument cluster Available industry-first removable center console with power outlet Available industry-first infrared sensing, three-zone automatic temperature control air conditioning Available industry-first three-zone manual temperature control air conditioning Intermediate and rear seats include Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchorage system Driver and passenger multistage air bags(a) Available supplemental side-impact air bags for front outboard occupants Available security alarm system with Sentry Key® engine immobilizer Available intermediate Quad Command seats (a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, the back seat is the safest place for children. 2000 Model Year 3.8-liter engine with all-wheel drive meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in Northeast Trading Region states 1999 Model Year New Grand Caravan ES model 3.8-liter engine with AutoStick® transaxle standard on ES 215/60R17 touring tires and 17-inch Crusader cast-aluminum wheels standard on ES ES and SXT appearance upgrade SE appearance upgrade LE, SE base and front appearance upgrade New premium leather seating available on LE and ES Next-generation driver air bag(a) Child seat available with Quad-Command® seating Intermediate and rear-seat head restraints standard on all models 1998 Model Year Next-generation passenger air bag(a) Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states that do not adopt California emission regulations 1997 Model Year Low-speed traction control available Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with all-wheel drive Enhanced accident response system 1996 Model Year Completely redesigned body, chassis and interior 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve SMPI V-6 engine (a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, the back seat is the safest place for children.