July 16, 2020 , Windsor, Ontario – The Chrysler brand today announced the next chapter of its award-winning minivans, the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan, exclusively for Canada.
Canada’s favourite minivan lineup for more than three decades is expanding for the 2021 model year with the addition of the new-generation Chrysler Grand Caravan. It offers even more value for those who seek the quintessential family vehicle. Designed with budget-friendly family customers in mind, the Grand Caravan delivers an exceptional driving experience. Standard features and utilities include seven-passenger seating and the Uconnect 4 system with a seven-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Well-equipped to stand against the competition, the Grand Caravan is a no-compromise minivan at an unbeatable value.
“We’re incredibly proud to maintain the ‘Grand Caravan’ nameplate exclusively in the Canadian marketplace,” said David Buckingham, President and CEO, FCA Canada. “Particularly here in Canada, that name has become synonymous with affordable, safe and innovative family transportation that the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan builds upon.”
As the first company to introduce the minivan and through six generations of the vehicle, FCA Canada has innovated 115 minivan firsts. The company has sold more than 15 million minivans globally since 1983, twice as many as any other manufacturer over the past 37 years.
The 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan is built at the Windsor Assembly Plant (Ont.) and goes on sale in the third quarter of 2020.
New for 2021:
- Expanding the award-winning FCA Canada minivan lineup, the Chrysler Grand Caravan now offers two value-add models – Grand Caravan (base) and Grand Caravan SXT
- The 2020 Chrysler Grand Caravan has a starting Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995. The SXT model has an MSRP of $39,995.
- Available options on the Grand Caravan and Grand Caravan SXT include SafetyTec Group and Stow ‘n Place roof rack with optional Cold Weather Group, Power Group, Trailer-Tow Group and single overhead DVD on the Grand Caravan SXT
Highlights:
- The Chrysler Grand Caravan minivan features the next generation of the award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which delivers 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, and is mated to a segment-first TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission
- With standard seven-passenger seating, Chrysler Grand Caravan delivers a smooth, exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride for the entire family
- The Grand Caravan includes a standard second-row bench seat and third-row Stow ‘n Go fold-in-floor 60/40 split-folding bench seat. Eight-passenger seating and second-row Stow ‘n Go fold-in-floor seats with in-floor storage and Easy Tilt seats are available
- Grand Caravan’s available SafetyTec Group includes ParkSense Rear Park Assist with Stop, Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking
- The Chrysler Grand Caravan comes standard with a 3.5-inch digital information display and offers the Uconnect 4 system with a 7-inch touch screen, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay enables iPhone users to access Apple Maps, Messages, phone and Apple Music through Siri Voice Control or the Uconnect touch screen
- Android Auto enables easy and safe access to Google Voice Search, Google Maps and Google Play Music via the Uconnect touch screen or steering wheel controls
- Uconnect 4 system includes fast startup time, enhanced processing power, vivid imagery, high resolution and sharp graphics
- Other standard conveniences include ParkView Rear Back-up Camera and hands-free communication with Bluetooth streaming audio
- The Chrysler Grand Caravan comes standard with six speakers and Active Noise Cancellation
- The 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan is built at the Windsor Assembly Plant (Ontario)
Model Lineup
For 2021, the Chrysler Grand Caravan lineup consists of two models: Grand Caravan (base) and Grand Caravan SXT.
Grand Caravan (base)
The Grand Caravan serves as the entry-level model in the Grand Caravan lineup and includes an impressive list of high-value standard features, including:
- 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine delivering 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
- TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission
- Seven-passenger seating with second-row bench seat and third-row Stow ‘n Go 60/40 bench seat
- Floor tray and console
- Lower instrument panel cubby bin
- Uconnect 4 system with a seven-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Hands-free communication with integrated voice command
- Six-speaker audio system and media hub with USB and auxiliary input jacks
- 3.5-inch digital vehicle information display cluster
- 17-inch steel wheels with covers
- Keyless Enter ‘n Go with proximity entry (driver door) and push-button start
- Power windows with one-touch driver, power second-row windows
- Dual-zone climate control
- Active noise cancellation
- Cruise control
- Tilit/telescoping steering column
- Safety features:
- Electronic stability control
- Front seat side, side-curtain and driver/front passenger knee blocker air bags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Rain Brake Support and Ready Alert Braking
- Hill-start Assist
- Electric parking brake with safe hold
- Sliding door alert warning
- Heated exterior mirrors
- ParkView Rear Back-up Camera
Grand Caravan SXT
The Grand Caravan SXT includes all the standard content found on the Grand Caravan, plus:
- Seven-passenger seating with second-row removable bucket seats and third-row Stow ‘n Go 60/40 bench seat
- Second-row in-floor storage bins
- Power eight-way adjustable driver seat with four-way power lumbar adjust
- 17-inch silver aluminum wheels
- Tri-zone climate control with rear air-conditioning/heating
- Power front windows with one-touch up and down
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Automatic headlamps
- Front and rear interior LED reading lamps
- Front and rear floor mats
- Interior observation mirror
Available Exterior Colours:
- Billet Metallic Coat
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
- Bright White Clear Coat
- Granite Crystal Metallic Coat
- Ocean Blue Metallic Coat
- Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Available Interior Colours:
- Black (cloth)
- Toffee (cloth)
FCA Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 95th anniversary in 2020. FCA Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA US LLC, a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers and sells Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Dodge Grand Caravan (Windsor), Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country.
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