Chrysler Group regained its historical leadership position in the minivan segment with its Dodge Grand Caravan claiming the world title, and the Chrysler Town & Country claiming the top spot in the U.S. during 2010.
Globally, the Grand Caravan out-dueled its sister minivan, the Town & Country, for the #1 ranking:
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2010 Global Minivan Sales
(Units)
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Dodge Grand Caravan
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160,005
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Chrysler Town & Country
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126,318
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Honda Odyssey
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119,062
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Toyota Sienna
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113,179
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In addition to its strong U.S. showing (see table below), the Grand Caravan was a very strong presence for Chrysler Canada in 2010 with 55,306 units sold -- making it the #3 selling vehicle overall in the country.
For 2011, the Grand Caravan has a new powertrain with more horsepower and more torque without sacrificing fuel economy; a significant suspension overhaul for an exceptional driving experience; new exterior and interior styling that focuses on craftsmanship and comfort; and safety features consumers expect.
In the U.S., the Chrysler Town & Country claimed the top spot:
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2010 U.S. Minivan Sales
(Units)
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Chrysler Town & Country
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122,275
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Honda Odyssey
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108,182
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Dodge Grand Caravan
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103,323
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Toyota Sienna
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98,337
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In addition, the Chrysler Town & Country minivan led Chrysler Brand sales for 2010, and was the second best-selling vehicle for the entire company.
The new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country was designed with more than 40 standard safety and technology features, including SafetyTec™, which provides industry-leading features including ParkView® rear backup camera, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.
For a bit of history of the Chrysler minivan, see this story from Allpar.com. For a look at the minivan segment, industry-wide, see this timeline at Google.com.
Both the Town & Country and the Grand Caravan are made at our Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant.
If you have a Town & Country or a Grand Caravan -- let us know what you think of it in the comments section.
