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Since 1984, Chrysler has unveiled
more minivan firsts than any other manufacturer. Many of these ended up
becoming industry standards. Some of Chrysler's firsts include:
First minivan to put driver-side air bag in a minivan; and three years later…
First minivans to offer standard driver and front-passenger air bags (five years
before government requirements).First front seat belt with traveling inboard buckles to improve proper seat belt fit
First seat belt height adjustment in front-and intermediate-row seats
(makes seat belts more comfortable for the user, regardless of height)The first minivans with child-protection rear door locks
First ever integrated Child Seats on a minivan
First minivans equipped with anti lock brake system and low-speed traction control
First minivans with a center high-mounted stoplamp
First auto-dimming rearview mirror on a minivan
First automatic power door locks on a minivan
First minivan to offer an all-wheel-drive option
First windshield wiper de-icer offered on a minivan
First fog lamps on a minivan
First minivan to offer heated outside rearview mirrors
First speed-sensitive front and rear intermittent windshield wipers on a minivan
Side-impact door beams
Crumple zones that minimize penetration of passenger space
Collapsible steering column in event of front impact
Fuel system accident shut-off (shuts off fuel to lessen the likelihood of fire)
First minivan to offer headlamp time delay (provides light when leaving
your vehicle, giving you plenty of time to find your keys and unlock your
door)
