The mighty minivan just celebrated its 32nd birthday
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In late 1983, the first minivan rolled off out the factory at Chrysler. The Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan transformed mobility for the suburban American family.
Today, the minivan is a staple of the American suburban landscape. But just a couple of decades ago, the idea of a van with the driving dynamics of a car was truly revolutionary.
At its peak in 2000, automakers sold nearly 1.4 million minivans to American families. Although the crossover SUV has taken over as the sales leader for the family car market, there are still plenty of buyers that prefer the utility and car-like driving experience of the minivan.
Here's how the minivan came to be.
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