Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan History

Minivan · 1984–2020

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History

Launched for 1984 alongside the Plymouth Voyager, the Dodge Caravan helped invent the modern minivan — a garageable, front-drive people-mover that reshaped the family-vehicle market.

The long-wheelbase Grand Caravan arrived in 1987, and from the fifth generation (2008) Dodge sold only the Grand Caravan. After decades as a best-seller, the nameplate was retired in 2020.

Generations

First generation · S-body original (1984–1990)

The original minivan; the Grand Caravan joined for 1987.
- 1989
  Photo: “File:1989 Dodge Caravan SE Turbo in Black Cherry Pearl Metallic, Front Left, 07-11-2022.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation · AS-body (1991–1995)

Restyled second generation.
- 1992
  Photo: “File:1992 Dodge Caravan LE in Teal Pearl Metallic, Front Left, 05-10-2022.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Third generation · NS-body (1996–2000)

Award-winning redesign with available driver-side sliding door.
- 2000
  Photo: “File:2000 Dodge Caravan Sport in Bright White Clearcoat, front left, 05-15-2022.jpg” by Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Fourth generation · RS-body (2001–2007)

Added Stow 'n Go folding seats in 2005.
Fifth generation · RT-body (Grand Caravan only) (2008–2020)

Long-wheelbase Grand Caravan only; the nameplate ran until 2020.