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Chrysler Rolling Out 'Man Van'

It hopes to take the wimp factor out of the mini van

By Guvner, Newser User

Posted Jun 24, 2010 10:28 PM CDT | Promoted on Newser Jun 25, 2010 5:20 AM CDT

(User Submitted) – Chrysler has tackled the "soccer-mom" image of the minivan and came up with what it calls the "man van"—a special version of its Dodge Grand Caravan that it hopes will appeal to men. Expected to become available in a few months, the new minivan offers a sportier look and other interior cosmetic alterations. "A man van won't generate huge sales, but it's one of those vehicles that gets people talking and heads turning," one dealer tells the Wall Street Journal.

The new Dodge Grand Caravan will be pitched as the 'man van.' (Chrysler Group)

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noname_please

Jun 27, 2010 12:50 AM CDT

Hope it come with 500 hp. and turn on a dime with Rollbar 20+ mpg radar &camera jammer flat resistance tire.

793tango

Jun 26, 2010 12:37 PM CDT

Yeah OK. I work for a car rental agency and I can't wait to see if this one hits our fleet. I also work for another company whose president drives a mini van and is the last person you'd consider to be wimpy. For men THAT insecure about themselves there's another kind of vehicle to drive, it's called a TRUCK.

odowd80

Jun 25, 2010 9:53 AM CDT

Here's a photo of the new van: http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/170/2061/25423530222_large.jpg

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