Chrysler Grand Caravan in Kingston: From the Driver's Seat to the Power Liftgate
The Chrysler Grand Caravan is a minivan that Chrysler Canada sells today, and the SXT card on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page, which we read on October 30, 2026, gives the driver a V6 with a 9-speed automatic, gives the second row two power sliding doors and puts Stow 'n Go in both rear rows. Taken one row at a time, the 2027 Grand Caravan fits a Kingston family that fills the second row on school mornings and the space behind it on weekends.
Chrysler Canada's 2026 Grand Caravan page, read October 30, 2026, says in its frequently asked questions that the Dodge Grand Caravan "was discontinued after 2020." Chrysler Canada's 2026 Grand Caravan page also says production of the Chrysler Grand Caravan began in 2021.
Jim Thompson Chrysler, at 805 Gardiners Road in Kingston, sells new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles and used vehicles of other makes.
Our live inventory shows what is currently available.
Key Takeaways
Dual power sliding doors and a power liftgate are standard on the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan SXT, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page, read October 30, 2026. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston puts those doors first among the reasons to shop a Chrysler Grand Caravan with young children aboard, because a sliding door opens at a tight curb or in a narrow driveway without swinging out.
Heated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and a power 12-way driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar adjustment are on the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan, by Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page also lists the Uconnect 5 Multimedia System with a 25.6 cm (10.1-inch) touchscreen.
Both rear rows of the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan SXT use Stow 'n Go, for storage as well as seating, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. Caprice leatherette is the seat material named on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
Power in the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan comes from a 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 with Stop/Start, working through a 9-speed automatic, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
The power sliding doors, the driver's seat and the folding Stow 'n Go seats are the first things we would have you try with your own hands in a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan. Each of those items is listed for the SXT on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
Applying for financing online is one way to start on a new Chrysler Grand Caravan, O.A.C. Any approval depends on the review of your application.
Which Moments in a Kingston Week Call for a Chrysler Grand Caravan?
School mornings, a Saturday practice at the arena and a Sunday drive out to a grandparent's house are the moments in a Kingston week that call for a Chrysler Grand Caravan. Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page lists the heated front seats, dual power sliding doors, Stow 'n Go seating and power liftgate that a week like that puts to use.
Your neighbour's children ride to school with yours on Tuesdays, because their mother starts work before the bell.
Frost is still on the lawns when everyone is buckled in, and you switch on the heated steering wheel before backing out of the driveway.
A Wednesday stop at the post office ends with a toddler asleep in the second row, so you leave the sliding door closed and let the parcels wait.
Your son's friend rides along to choir practice at a church hall on Thursday evening, and you read in the driver's seat until the singing stops.
Ringette practice starts at eight on Saturday, and teammates from your street ride along with their sticks and bags in the back rows.
On the drive home, the back rows hold a loud debate about who scored, and the driver's seat is the one quiet spot in the van.
Your father in Inverary has asked for help bringing his lawn chairs and patio umbrella in for the winter.
You fold the rear seats down on Sunday afternoon before leaving the city, and his chairs and umbrella ride home to your garage beside a pie he insists you take.
The kids ride their scooters along the waterfront path at Lake Ontario Park on the last mild afternoon of the month, until it is time for supper.
You load the scooters through the power liftgate, and nobody argues about anything on the way home.
What Does the Chrysler Grand Caravan Give the Person Behind the Wheel?
The Chrysler Grand Caravan gives the person behind the wheel a power 12-way driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar adjustment, a heated front seat and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, each listed on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. The touchscreen in the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan is the 25.6 cm (10.1-inch) unit of the Uconnect 5 Multimedia System, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
Under the hood, the 2027 Grand Caravan SXT carries a 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 that has Stop/Start, matched to a 9-speed automatic, as Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page shows.
If you would like to feel the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan's engine and transmission on roads you drive every week, ask our sales team about a test drive.
The Driver's Seat Through a Kingston Winter
A Kingston winter asks the driver of a Chrysler Grand Caravan to fit winter tires when the cold arrives and, for a van parked outside, to start cold mornings in the driveway. For a cold start, the items to know are a steering wheel wrapped in leather and heated, plus heated front seats, each on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
In our view, a Kingston January is the reason to value the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
A Grand Caravan driven through a Kingston winter belongs on winter tires, fitted when the temperature drops rather than on a date picked from the calendar.
We would book the tire appointment ahead of the first snowfall rather than the week it lands.
What Do Power Sliding Doors Change at a Narrow Kingston Curb?
At a narrow Kingston curb, the power sliding doors of a Chrysler Grand Caravan open along the side of the van instead of swinging out toward the sidewalk or the car parked beside you. On the SXT, dual power sliding doors come standard, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
On a narrow Williamsville street, a parent pulls in tight against the curb, and a child with a backpack steps out through the open door onto the sidewalk.
A driveway squeezed between a fence and a second car is another spot where we would point to the power sliding doors of a Grand Caravan, since a sliding door needs no room to swing open.
In a household with toddlers, the second row is the row we would study first, because the buckling happens there.
The second row of a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan carries Stow 'n Go seating and storage on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page, so its seats can fold when the space is wanted for something else.
Seat material on the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan is Caprice leatherette, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page.
Can the Third Row of a Chrysler Grand Caravan Fold Away When Nobody Needs It?
Yes, a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan's third row can fold away when nobody needs it, since Stow 'n Go covers storage as well as seating in that row and in the second, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. In our view, a third row that folds suits a family whose week swings between a full carpool and a quiet run with one child.
Ringette teammates can ride in the third row of a Grand Caravan on a Saturday with their bags at their feet, and with one child aboard on a Tuesday, that row can fold to leave the space behind the second row open.
With the third row of a Grand Caravan in use, we would keep the space behind it for school bags and practice gear, because a carpool brings its gear along with it.
How Do You Load the Back of a Chrysler Grand Caravan?
You load the back of a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan through its power liftgate, which Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page lists as standard on the SXT. For a bigger load, the rear seats can fold under Stow 'n Go, which Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page presents as the way the Grand Caravan adapts to changing cargo.
In late autumn, a parent loads a box of outgrown snowsuits for a school coat drive beside a folded play tent.
A power liftgate is the item we would point to for anyone who loads the back with both arms full.
Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page lists the power liftgate together with the dual power sliding doors, so the side doors and the back of a 2027 Grand Caravan both open under power.
Trying Each Row Yourself in a Grand Caravan
Trying each row yourself is the plain way to judge a Grand Caravan, because the items on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page only matter in the way your own family uses them. Set the driver's seat, open the power sliding doors and the power liftgate, and fold the Stow 'n Go seats in any Grand Caravan you come to see.
Have each person who will drive the Grand Caravan climb in and adjust the seat until it suits, before anyone pulls out of the lot.
Open the sliding door on the side where your child seat will go, and lean in the way you would at a curb on a school morning.
Fold the third row and raise it again, so the first Saturday carpool is not the first time you do it.
Switch on the heated front seats and the heated steering wheel, so you know where each control sits before the first cold morning.
For an item that Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page does not mention, ask our sales team to show you the van's window sticker.
Which Families Should Look Beyond the Chrysler Grand Caravan?
Families who would rather drive an SUV should look past the Chrysler Grand Caravan, and families weighing all-wheel drive should take up the drive question first. Our answer on all-wheel drive for a Chrysler minivan sits in the comparison, which sets the Pacifica beside the Grand Caravan.
Choosing a Pacifica also means choosing among the Pacifica's trim levels.
If a pre-owned minivan is the plan, we would start with a used Chrysler Pacifica.
The Dodge Durango puts three rows in an SUV body, and our new Dodge lineup includes it.
A household that seldom fills the second row has less use for a minivan's sliding doors and folding rows, and our sales team can suggest a smaller vehicle among our new vehicles.
Putting a Trade and a Credit Application Toward a Grand Caravan, O.A.C.
Financing is available on the vehicles we sell, O.A.C., and any approval depends on the review of your application.
Apply for financing online, from home, before you visit, O.A.C.
The vehicle leaving your driveway: Value My Trade; bring your trade in for an appraisal, and the vehicle is inspected on our lot.
We work to get the maximum value for your trade.
Questions about your credit first: what credit score is needed for a car loan
Should the loan on your trade outweigh its value, the remainder may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing.
Our service department can check a vehicle's VIN for open recalls in the maker's system.
Signature Service Once the Grand Caravan Is Home
For a Grand Caravan bought from us, Signature Service can begin and end a service visit in your driveway, with one of our team doing the driving.
We arrange the pick-up and drop-off with you ahead of time, based on availability, and some customers plan their day around them and do without a loaner; contact us for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Items Does a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan Have as Standard?
Standard items on the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan include dual power sliding doors and a leather-wrapped steering wheel that is heated, as the front seats are, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. A power 12-way driver's seat, Caprice leatherette upholstery and Stow 'n Go for both rear rows are on Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page too.
What Powers the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan?
The 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan runs on a 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 with Stop/Start and shifts through a 9-speed automatic, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston would have whoever drives day to day take the Chrysler Grand Caravan's test drive, since the engine is that driver's to live with.
Are the Front Seats Heated in a Chrysler Grand Caravan?
Yes, the front seats in a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan are heated, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel is heated too, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston sees the heated steering wheel as a real comfort on a cold Kingston morning, after a Chrysler Grand Caravan has spent the night in the driveway.
Which Touchscreen Comes With Uconnect 5 in the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan?
A 25.6 cm (10.1-inch) touchscreen comes with the Uconnect 5 Multimedia System in the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan, according to Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page. Try the touchscreen of a Chrysler Grand Caravan from the driver's seat on a visit to Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston, with every driver in the household taking a turn.
How Do Two Drivers Share a Chrysler Grand Caravan?
Each of two drivers can set the power 12-way driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar adjustment in a 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan, which Chrysler Canada's 2027 Grand Caravan page lists as standard. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston suggests both drivers set a Chrysler Grand Caravan's seat on a visit, since one driver's setting may not suit the other.
Find Your Chrysler Grand Caravan in Kingston
Once you know which rows your family will fill each week, open our new Chrysler Grand Caravan results. Our live inventory shows what is currently available.
A pie from Inverary riding home beside your father's lawn chairs may be the moment a Chrysler Grand Caravan starts to feel like the family's van.
Apply for financing online, from home, before you visit, O.A.C.
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About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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