New Chrysler Minivans Not So Hot?

It almost seems cruel to pass judgement on sales when a product has virtually just arrived on the lots, but in an Automotive News article on minivan sales, that's kinda what happened. The article talks about the continued downward spiral that minivans have suffered: 2007 look to be even worse. According to the article, some Chrysler and Dodge dealers have said that the new 2008 vans are "Not exactly flying off the lots." While it's probably too soon to get an accurate handle on how well the new people movers are going to fair in the market, it certainly isn't a good sign.

I'm a big fan of minivans. Just this evening as the family was headed back to the parking lot I saw that an Explorer had parked impossibly close to our van. On the other side of our car, I had parked pretty close to some landscaping in the hopes of leaving plenty of room on the right hand side. Sliding doors to the rescue as everyone was able to neatly hope in while I wedged myself into the driver's seat. How can you beat that practicality, folks?