Windsor Assembly
Windsor Assembly is a Chrysler automobile factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The factory opened in 1928 and started minivan production in 1983.
The plant is 427,354 square meters (4.6 million sq. ft.) on 50 hectares (123.3 acres) and manufactured the Generation I Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager minivans from 1983 until 1991. The Generation II minvans, constructed on the AS platform was equipped with an optional V6 engine and in a new long wheel-base version. The Generation III (NS) minivan production began in 1995 — with dual sliding doors. Starting in July 2000 the Generation IV (RS) minivan, which included the Stow'n Go seating, was produced until July 2007. In August 2007 the Generation IV (RT) minivan was introduced which continues with the Stow 'n Go and features the new Swivel'n Go seating.
The plant currently operates with 3 shifts and produces 1,528 vehicles per day. Windsor Assembly started assembling the new Volkswagen Routan (RM) on the same platform as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country models in August 2008. With the closure of Windsor Assembly's sister plant in St. Louis Missouri, in late October 2008, the diesel, cargo and right hand drive minivans will be produced at Windsor Assembly by the start of 2009.
Current products:
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Chrysler Town & Country
- Volkswagen Routan
Previous products:
- 1970-1976 Dodge Dart/Plymouth Valiant
- 1970-1976 Dodge Swinger
- 1970-1976 Plymouth Scamp
- 1975-1978 Dodge Charger
- 1975-1983 Chrysler Cordoba
- 1978-1979 Dodge Magnum
- 1980-1983 Dodge Mirada
- 1981 Chrysler LeBaron
- 1981-1983 Dodge Diplomat/Plymouth Caravelle/Plymouth Gran Fury
- 1982 Chrysler New Yorker
- 1981-1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
- 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
- 2004-2007 Chrysler Pacifica
Coordinates:
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- Chrysler factories
- Economy of Windsor, Ontario
- Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario
- Motor vehicle assembly plants in Canada
- Automotive factory stubs