1998 DODGE CARAVAN: STILL THE
WORLD'S BEST SELLING MINIVAN

Dodge Caravan reigns as the world's best selling minivan offering the broadest range of customer choices in the minivan market, including short and long wheel-base models, seating versatility, powertrains, features and prices. New for 1998 is a high-output 3.8-liter V-6 engine providing 180 horsepower, an automatic-dimming left outside mirror and automatic headlamps, available easy-entry left-quad seat and seat-back grocery bag hooks. Caravan sales lead the segment with more than 68,000 sold through April 1997.

MODELS - Buy The Caravan Here

There are five versions of the Dodge Caravan in 1998: base, SE, Sport, LE and ES models.

COLORS - Buy The Caravan Here

New colors for 1998 include Deep Cranberry, Champagne Pearl Metallic, Alpine Green and Deep Slate.

IMPROVED LIGHTING AND SEATING - Buy The Caravan Here

In 1998 automatic headlights are standard on Caravan ES. With this feature, the headlights turn on or off automatically based on outside ambient light levels. An automatic Night Vision Safety driver's-side outside mirror is also included on the Caravan ES. It is used in tandem with the previously offered automatic inside mirror. The Night Vision Safety mirror helps ease nighttime driving strain by reducing glare from the headlights of following vehicles. It dims in proportion to the level of incoming light while providing rearward visibility appropriate to operating conditions. To further improve seating, a mechanical lumbar adjustment is standard on the driver's seats of Caravan LE models. Seating fabrics on premium and base models also have been updated for 1998. In addition to the right side easy-entry Quad Command seat, an easy-entry Quad Command left seat is offered in 1998. Like the right, it tilts forward for access to the rear seat with the aid of a gas prop. To prevent spillage when the seat is tilted, the cup holder unit in the left seat assembly now attaches to the base seat, rather than the riser. For shopping convenience, seven hooks attach to the back of the three-passenger bench on all Caravan models to support plastic grocery bags.

ENGINE ENHANCEMENTS - Buy The Caravan Here

For 1998, the Dodge Caravan SE offers a 3.0-liter 4EATX powertrain standard, replacing the 2.4-liter 4EATX and 3.0-liter 3ATX. The 3.0-liter 3ATX is still available on base Caravan models. Chrysler Corporation has introduced a new flexible-fuel engine technology for 1998. Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans with 3.3-liter V-6 engines will be the first Chrysler production vehicles capable of running on either gasoline or a mix of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, commonly known as E-85. These engines will be offered in the 46 states that are not adopting the California emissions control regulations. Chrysler's minivans sold in CA, MA, NY, and CT in 1998 will be equipped with a 3.3-liter engine that will meet the California Air Resource Board's Low Emission Vehicle standard for the first time.

SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY - Buy The Caravan Here

For 1998, the auto manufacturer that first offered integrated child safety seats introduces third-generation child safety seat features for 1998 as optional equipment on all models. A refined five-point seat belt system for the Child Safety Seats is more comfortable for the child than the former systems and makes buckling easier and belt removal simpler.

STILL THE COMPANY TO BEAT - Buy The Caravan Here

Chrysler Corporation remains the only manufacturer to offer a full breadth of minivans specifically designed to give customers the freedom and flexibility to equip their vehicles to best meet their personal needs. Chrysler Corporation minivans are leaders in design excellence, utility, safety and value. Its Dodge minivans have held their status as the world's best selling minivan since their introduction in 1983.

DETAILS - Buy The Caravan Here

Dodge Caravan offers the broadest range of customer choices in the minivan market, including short and long wheelbase models, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, seating versatility, powertrains, features and prices. Dodge Caravan's reign as the "worlds best-selling minivan" continues as an outgrowth of its innovative features, thoughtful detail, and bold design. Available for 1998 is a high-output 3.8-liter V-6 engine providing 180 horsepower. New features such as seat back-mounted grocery bag hooks, available automatic-dimming left outside mirror and automatic headlamps, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, and available easy-entry left quad seat enhance Caravan's position as the segment's leading innovator.

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