You may not know it, but only here in Canada does the new Chrysler minivan go by the name Grand Caravan, our neighbors to the south call it Voyager. What you probably knew is that the 2021 Grand Caravan now sports the stunning Pacifica silhouette. Since Dodge is now focusing on performance sport models, it was only natural that they would abandon the family vehicle par excellence.

The new Chrysler Grand Caravan

Even though it looks like one, you should know that the new Chrysler Grand Caravan will cost you less than its sister model, the Pacifica, but it retains the wonderful qualities that have made it the most popular minivan in the country, and that families in Cowansville and St-Jean have been enjoying for over 35 years.

Available in 7-seat and 8-seat configurations, standard features include the Uconnect 4 multimedia centre with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, the famous Stow 'n Go seats, keyless access and push-button start, among others.

The SXT variant of the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan for sale in Cowansville, close to St-Jean, sells for slightly under $40,000 and comes with an impressive array of commodities such as collapsible bucket seats with in-floor storage bins in the 2nd row, 3-zone climate control and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, just to name a few.

Several options can be added, including the SafetyTec Group, which includes Park-Sense Rear Parking Assist with stop function, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection.

The powertrain of the new Chrysler minivan

Under the hood of the 2021 Grand Caravan is the highly capable and energy-efficient 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine, which develops 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. However, the automatic transmission now features 9 gears instead of 6, which translates into an average fuel consumption of only 8.4 L/100 km.