Power hatch back wil From page 3 Honda Odyssey or Mazda MPV. There's plenty of storage space in the Grand Caravan, including a big, lockable, cen- tre storage bin between the front seats which can be moved to a position berveen the second row seats. The centre console storage bin has a cellphone bracket and power outlet for charging, a pen holder, tissue holder, map holder and slots for cassettes and CDs. There are also rear cupholders and rear storage bins for third row passengers. A unique rear cargo orga- nizer on the cargo floor has pop-up dividers that accom- modate up to six full-size gro- cery bags. In addition, the cargo organizer can be raised to a level where it is Hush with the folded seatbacks of the third second row seats, thus creating a flat loading floor with 4X8 capability. In addition, other items like golf clubs, can be stored under- neath the cargo organizer. New power hatchback good idea [ found the new power- operated rear hatchback to be very useful when shopping. As you approach the van with a shopping cart full of groceries, you simply press a button on the remote keyfob, and the rear hatchback opens before you get to the van. Two sharp beeps precede the hatchback opening to warn bystanders that it’s opening, NEWS photo Pau McGrath ; THE redesigned interior features a larger, protruding central control panel that’s easier to reach than before. 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When you're finished, vou dispose of vour shopping cart while the door is automatical- ly closing. I think this feature may be even more popular than the power sliding side doors. The power rear side doors are very practical for parents who pick up their kids at school. As they approach the van, yeu just press a button and the door opens automati- cally. When they're safely strapped in their seats, you hit the button again and the door automatically closes. The JayLonm SPECIALISTS YEAR Che Home of the Wifetime Guarantee FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR Friday, November 24, 2000 — doors automatically “cinch” shut, so they don't have to be siammed. A lockout mecha- nism prevents younger kids from opening the power doors when they shouldn't. As smaller children often have trouble manually open- ing and closing the side door, particularly when the van is parked on a hill, the power side door is a real advantage. If the kids are big enough to put on their own seatbelts, the driver doesn’t even have to get out of the van to open and close the side doors. For 2001, the power dual sliding side doors have an improved obstacle-detector which retracts the deors when opening or closing. In addi- tion, the new power sliding doors can be opened and closed manually without hav- North Shere News - 45 rodd ing to struggle against the motor drive. And speaking of motors, the new power doors have the door motor inside the door rather than inside the minivan body. Improved safety ‘There are a number of important safety improve- ments to the new Chrysler minivan. 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