Filed under: Minivan/Van, Chrysler, Dodge, Canada
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The Detroit News reports](Detroit Local News - Michigan News - Breaking News - detroitnews.com) that while Chrysler is only expected to offer one minivan going forward, the vehicle will carry two different names depending on where it’s sold. The [Dodge Grand Caravan](http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/grand caravan) is expected to carry on in Canada while American buyers are likely to continue to be able to buy the [Chrysler Town and Country](http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/town and country). Reid Brigland, the head of the Dodge brand, said that the Town and Country resonates better with American buyers.
As you may recall, Chrysler CEO [Sergio Marchionne](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sergio marchionne) has said that the automaker will only offer one minivan by 2013. In addition, the next-generation Chrysler minivan will offer optional all-wheel drive and have a nine-speed automatic transmission. Buyers will also be able to chose between standard sliding doors and a people-mover configuration with traditional hinged entrances. Chrysler also plans to take the compact-van fight to the [Ford C-Max](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ford c-max) with a smaller platform as well.
The Detroit News says that the next-generation Chrysler minivan will continue to be built in the automaker’s Windsor, Ontario facility.Streamlined Chrysler minivan lineup to get different b*****ng in U.S. and Canada originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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