Chrysler minivans (RS)
| Chrysler minivans (RS) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2001–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007) |
| Also called | Dodge Caravan Chrysler Voyager Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan (LWB) Chrysler Grand Voyager (LWB) Chrysler Caravan (Brazil) Chrysler Grand Caravan (LWB, Brazil) Chrysler Ram Van (Netherlands, Panel Van) Dodge Ram Van (Netherlands, Panel Van) |
| Production | July 24, 2000 – July 2007 2007–2010 (China) |
| Model years | 2001–2007 |
| Assembly | Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Fenton, Missouri, United States Graz, Austria (Eurostar) Fuzhou, China (Soueast: 2007–2010) Taoyuan, Taiwan (CMC: 2005–2007) |
| Designer | Brandon Faurote (1997) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler RS platform Chrysler RG Platform |
| Related | Chrysler Pacifica |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L EDZ I4 3.0L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 (China) 3.3 L EGA V6 3.8 L EGH V6 2 2.5 L Turbo Diesel R 425 2.8 L Turbo Diesel R 428 |
| Transmission | 3-speed 31TH automatic with 2.4EDZ 4-speed 41TE automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 113.3 in (2,878 mm) LWB: 119.3 in (3,030 mm) |
| Length | 2001–2004 SWB: 189.1 in (4,803 mm) 2005–2007 SWB: 189.3 in (4,808 mm) LWB: 200.5 in (5,093 mm)/200.6 in (5,095 mm) |
| Width | 78.6 in (1,996 mm) |
| Height | 68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler minivans (NS) |
| Successor | Chrysler minivans (RT) Dodge Journey (For SWB Version) |
The fourth generation of the Chrysler minivans are a series of minivans produced by Chrysler from the 2001 to 2007 model years. A substantial revision of the previous design, the fourth-generation design received an all-new chassis and body design. The generation marked the retirement of the Plymouth brand (during its launch), the return of the cargo van variant, and the replacement of removable seating with fold-flat second and third-row (Stow 'N Go) seating. In another design change, the dual sliding doors introduced by the previous generation became a standard feature.
Officially designated the Chrysler RS platform, the dual-wheelbase body again made its return. Coinciding with the retirement of the Plymouth brand, the nameplates underwent a revision, with the Voyager living on as the entry-level Chrysler minivan (adopting its export nameplate), slotted below the Dodge (Grand) Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country. For 2004, the RS platform became the basis of the Chrysler Pacifica, a three-row full-size CUV sized closely with the long-wheelbase minivans.
As with previous generations, the RS-platform minivans were assembled by Chrysler at its Windsor Assembly facility (Windsor, Ontario, Canada), supplemented by Saint Louis Assembly (Fenton, Missouri). This would be the final generation of Chrysler minivans assembled by Eurostar, later Magna Steyr (Graz, Austria) .