What van replaced the Dodge Caravan?

In brief, there is no direct one-for-one replacement for the Dodge Caravan. The model was discontinued after the 2020 model year, and Stellantis reorganized the minivan lineup under the Chrysler brand, introducing the Voyager as a lower-priced option and the Pacifica as the flagship modern minivan.

Context and timeline

The Dodge Caravan was a staple of American family transport for decades, evolving through several generations and branding shifts. In the mid-2010s, Chrysler phased Town & Country out in favor of the Pacifica, and Dodge ultimately ended production of the Grand Caravan/Caravan line in 2020. The market then shifted toward a two-model strategy within the Stellantis family: a budget-friendly entry minivan and a more fully featured option.

What filled the gap in the lineup

Two models emerged to fill the space once occupied by the Caravan in Stellantis’ lineup. The following list highlights the main replacements as of the current model year range.

• Chrysler Voyager — introduced around 2020 as an entry-level minivan, built on the Pacifica platform and offered at a lower price point with essential features.


• Chrysler Pacifica — the flagship minivan, available in multiple trims and including a hybrid variant, offering a more feature-rich, family-oriented package.

Together, Voyager and Pacifica serve as the practical successors to the Caravan, with Voyager addressing the value-conscious segment and Pacifica serving the premium family-minivan role.

Regional variants and market specifics

The exact naming and availability can vary by region and model year. In the United States, Voyager has been positioned as the budget minivan under the Chrysler banner, while the Pacifica remains the primary full-featured option. In some markets, the Voyager name has been used to simplify the lineup or to fill the void left by older Dodge/minivan offerings.

• United States: Voyager as the entry-level minivan; Pacifica as the main family minivan, including a hybrid version.


• Other markets: branding and availability may differ, with the Pacifica family often serving as the core minivan and Voyager used as a more affordable option where offered.

These arrangements reflect a broader industry shift toward platform-sharing and nameplate consolidation, rather than a single Dodge replacement model.

Summary

There is no single van that directly replaced the Dodge Caravan. The Caravan’s discontinuation in 2020 led to a two-pronged approach within the Stellantis lineup: the Chrysler Voyager for budget buyers and the Chrysler Pacifica for customers seeking a feature-rich, modern minivan. The Caravan’s spirit lives on in this two-model strategy rather than in a standalone Dodge vehicle.

Which is bigger, Pacifica or Grand Caravan?

The Chrysler Pacifica is generally bigger than the Dodge Grand Caravan in terms of passenger space, offering seating for up to eight and more head and legroom, while the Grand Caravan has slightly more overall cargo capacity when all seats are folded. The exterior dimensions are very similar, with the Grand Caravan being slightly smaller, making it a bit more maneuverable.
 
Passenger space

• Chrysler Pacifica: Can seat up to eight passengers, offering more headroom and legroom, especially in the second row. 
• Dodge Grand Caravan: Seats up to seven passengers and has slightly less overall interior room for passengers. 

Cargo space

• Chrysler Pacifica: Has slightly more cargo volume behind the third row (32.3 cubic feet) and second row (87.5 cubic feet). 
• Dodge Grand Caravan: Offers more overall maximum cargo capacity (up to 143.8 cubic feet with seats down) compared to the Pacifica's 140.5 cubic feet with seats down, though the exact numbers can vary by model year. 

Exterior size

• Dodge Grand Caravan: Is slightly smaller overall, which can make it easier to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Chrysler Pacifica: Has a slightly larger footprint, though the difference is not significant enough for the average person to notice. 

Why did Dodge stop making Grand Caravan?

The Dodge Caravan was discontinued primarily because of a shift in consumer demand away from minivans and toward SUVs, as well as the company's strategic decision to focus on higher-performance vehicles. Additionally, declining birth rates and a negative image associated with minivans contributed to the shrinking market, and Stellantis (formerly FCA) phased out the model to streamline its lineup and produce more profitable models.
 
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Market and strategic factors

• Decline in minivan sales: The overall minivan market has shrunk significantly as consumers increasingly prefer SUVs and crossovers, which were marketed as more adventurous alternatives. 
• Company strategy: Dodge (and its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) decided to refocus on its muscle car and performance lineup, like the Challenger and Charger, which was a more profitable part of the brand. 
• Aging platform: The Grand Caravan's design was aging, and it was seen as less modern compared to newer competitors and even its Chrysler sibling, the Pacifica. 
• Market saturation: The minivan market was already a staple of American family life, so it had a lower growth potential. Many manufacturers had already introduced their own minivan models, and the market was saturated. 
• Declining birth rates: A drop in the birth rate meant that families no longer needed as many large, three-row vehicles, making the minivan less appealing to the average consumer. 

Replacement and production

• Chrysler Voyager: To fill the gap, Chrysler introduced the Voyager, a less-expensive version of the Pacifica, for the 2020 model year. 
• Production: Production of the Dodge Grand Caravan officially ended in the summer of 2020. 

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What car replaced the Dodge Caravan?

In the current lineup, it is positioned as the lower-end Chrysler minivan, having replaced the Dodge Grand Caravan in 2020, below the Chrysler Pacifica. The Chrysler Voyager was introduced in Europe in 1988, and was a rebadged version of the Dodge Caravan in the United States.

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