AWD Dodge?

garface · 06-19-2000, 09:45 AM

My friend tells me that she keeps seeing an AWD Dodge or Chrysler Van. Like a Minivan family Van. Does that exist, and when did they make it. Maybe they're just buying the AWD stickers, hehe, got Pilaff? (spelling).

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Snoopy · 06-19-2000, 09:48 AM

I saw one yesterday. AWD - plain as day and I wonder if it's really supposed to be 4WD like I normally see on some mini vans.

KC · 06-19-2000, 09:49 AM

Yep, it exists. Not a rare find at all. Quite a few minivans out there have AWD.

--KC

ESPO99RS · 06-19-2000, 09:52 AM

I believe that Chrysler and Chevy are the only ones to offer AWD on their mini-vans. And they have been doing it for a couple years now, something that I thought was stranger was that their was a AWD Ford Tempo!

jaybird · 06-19-2000, 09:52 AM

Chrysler Minivans have been avail with AWD since like 95 (previous generation) or something. GM has had AWD as an option on Astro/Safari minivans since 89. The bad azz Syclone and Typhoon drivetrain was based on that platform.

Gambit · 06-19-2000, 09:52 AM

I think the MPV has it too. So did Toyota Corolla wagons and civics....AWD civics

jaybird · 06-19-2000, 09:56 AM

Also GM made a limited number of Pontiac 6000SSE (boxy Celebrity looking things)that where supercharged and AWD in 88 and 89.

Paisan · 06-19-2000, 09:56 AM

The old previa had a 4cylinder turbo AWD. Best mini-van ever. The chryslers have had it since 95ish, and the Astro/safari also has it. The Ford Aerostar also had AWD available.

Those are the vehicles that 99% of the people who own SUVs should be driving.

-mike

jaybird · 06-19-2000, 09:57 AM

Mazda MPV also AWD

jaybird · 06-19-2000, 09:58 AM

CRVs are based on those AWD civic wagons. If you look at them next to each other you can really tell.

El Kabong · 06-19-2000, 10:02 AM

The prototype Dodge Charger is AWD. Now that's a mean looking car...

Steph · 06-19-2000, 10:29 AM

I read somewhere that at maximum, the torque split is 90/10 front/rear for Chrysler minivans.
So it's not the same type of AWD. It cannot be compared to Subaru's AWD.

I have seen a Ford Tempo awd, an Aerostar awd, an MPV awd and many Corolla awd.

JC · 06-19-2000, 10:31 AM

My friend has a Plymouth AWD mini-van.
mini-vans with AWD:
Chrysler Town & Country/Plymouth Voyager/Dodge Caravan
Toyota Previa
Chevy Astro/GMC Safari
Mazda MPV
Ford Aerostar
VW Transporter
Toyota micro van things

maybes (maybe a minivan that is):
Mitsu Expos/Dodge Colt/Eagle ?
Nissan Axxis

[This message has been edited by JC (edited June 19, 2000).]

Hucker · 06-19-2000, 02:49 PM

Mmmmmm Typhoon, fastest SUV ever produced........dammit those things ruled.

Digital_Boy · 06-20-2000, 02:49 AM

I'm sorry, El Kabong, but the new prototype Dodge Charger is most definitely not AWD. It's main claim to fame is that it has a 375ish HP supercharged 4.7L OHC V8 that runs on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). It has a standard RWD layout, using a T56 tranny, similar to the one found in the Camaro. I think the Charger concept is mucho bad ass, and would like to see it reach production, perhaps as a Camaro/Mustang fighter, to get Chrysler back into the affordable performance car arena.

ndmorespd · 06-20-2000, 06:01 AM

Chrysler do something bold... Well maybe, but fight with Ford and Chevy... I think not... They are just to chicken or something... Hell recall when they got bold and started making cop cars that were smoking the street rodders... What happened to the good ole days of dodge???

Mike

El Kabong · 06-20-2000, 02:03 PM

Ok, the current prototype Charger is not AWD, but I did read that AWD would be an option. I'll look for the magazine that I read this in.

06-19-2000, 09:45 AM	#1
garface Scooby Guru Member#: 1581 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: yonkers, ny Vehicle: MY00 RS/STi7 MY01 RS Both Silverthorne	AWD Dodge? My friend tells me that she keeps seeing an AWD Dodge or Chrysler Van. Like a Minivan family Van. Does that exist, and when did they make it. Maybe they're just buying the AWD stickers, hehe, got Pilaff? (spelling). * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-19-2000, 09:48 AM	#2
Snoopy Scooby Specialist Member#: 700 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: BANNED! Vehicle: 99 Impreza RS Silverthorn Metallic	I saw one yesterday. AWD - plain as day and I wonder if it's really supposed to be 4WD like I normally see on some mini vans.

06-19-2000, 09:49 AM	#3
KC Scooby Guru Member#: 442 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: SE Mass/RI Vehicle: 2013 Crosstrek XV 00 Honda S2000	Yep, it exists. Not a rare find at all. Quite a few minivans out there have AWD. --KC

06-19-2000, 09:52 AM	#4
ESPO99RS Scooby Newbie Member#: 921 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 1999 2.5RS, 05 OBXT 69 360, 70 360, 80 BRAT	I believe that Chrysler and Chevy are the only ones to offer AWD on their mini-vans. And they have been doing it for a couple years now, something that I thought was stranger was that their was a AWD Ford Tempo!

06-19-2000, 09:52 AM	#5
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	Chrysler Minivans have been avail with AWD since like 95 (previous generation) or something. GM has had AWD as an option on Astro/Safari minivans since 89. The bad azz Syclone and Typhoon drivetrain was based on that platform.

06-19-2000, 09:52 AM	#6
Gambit Scooby Specialist Member#: 102 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: The meeting place	I think the MPV has it too. So did Toyota Corolla wagons and civics....AWD civics

06-19-2000, 09:56 AM	#7
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	Also GM made a limited number of Pontiac 6000SSE (boxy Celebrity looking things)that where supercharged and AWD in 88 and 89.

06-19-2000, 09:56 AM	#8
Paisan Tri-State Track Instructor Moderator Member#: 197 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Edgewater, NJ & Caroga Lk, NY Vehicle: 335i Charity Liason Jag XJ http://48hrs.info	The old previa had a 4cylinder turbo AWD. Best mini-van ever. The chryslers have had it since 95ish, and the Astro/safari also has it. The Ford Aerostar also had AWD available. Those are the vehicles that 99% of the people who own SUVs should be driving. -mike

06-19-2000, 09:57 AM	#9
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	Mazda MPV also AWD

06-19-2000, 09:58 AM	#10
jaybird Scooby Specialist Member#: 875 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Irwin, PA	CRVs are based on those AWD civic wagons. If you look at them next to each other you can really tell.

06-19-2000, 10:02 AM	#11
El Kabong Scooby Newbie Member#: 625 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2005 STi WRB/Gold	The prototype Dodge Charger is AWD. Now that's a mean looking car...

06-19-2000, 10:29 AM	#12
Steph Scooby Newbie Member#: 517 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada	I read somewhere that at maximum, the torque split is 90/10 front/rear for Chrysler minivans. So it's not the same type of AWD. It cannot be compared to Subaru's AWD. I have seen a Ford Tempo awd, an Aerostar awd, an MPV awd and many Corolla awd.

06-19-2000, 10:31 AM	#13
JC NASIOC Supporter Member#: 692 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO M6 2008 Ninja 250R	My friend has a Plymouth AWD mini-van. mini-vans with AWD: Chrysler Town & Country/Plymouth Voyager/Dodge Caravan Toyota Previa Chevy Astro/GMC Safari Mazda MPV Ford Aerostar VW Transporter Toyota micro van things maybes (maybe a minivan that is): Mitsu Expos/Dodge Colt/Eagle ? Nissan Axxis [This message has been edited by JC (edited June 19, 2000).]

06-19-2000, 02:49 PM	#14
Hucker Scooby Specialist Member#: 1272 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada	Mmmmmm Typhoon, fastest SUV ever produced........dammit those things ruled.

06-20-2000, 02:49 AM	#15
Digital_Boy Scooby Specialist Member#: 730 Join Date: Jan 2000	I'm sorry, El Kabong, but the new prototype Dodge Charger is most definitely not AWD. It's main claim to fame is that it has a 375ish HP supercharged 4.7L OHC V8 that runs on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). It has a standard RWD layout, using a T56 tranny, similar to the one found in the Camaro. I think the Charger concept is mucho bad ass, and would like to see it reach production, perhaps as a Camaro/Mustang fighter, to get Chrysler back into the affordable performance car arena.

06-20-2000, 06:01 AM	#16
ndmorespd Scooby Specialist Member#: 1657 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sacramento, Ca, USA Vehicle: 2k RS BRP	Chrysler do something bold... Well maybe, but fight with Ford and Chevy... I think not... They are just to chicken or something... Hell recall when they got bold and started making cop cars that were smoking the street rodders... What happened to the good ole days of dodge??? Mike

06-20-2000, 02:03 PM	#17
El Kabong Scooby Newbie Member#: 625 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2005 STi WRB/Gold	Ok, the current prototype Charger is not AWD, but I did read that AWD would be an option. I'll look for the magazine that I read this in.