The Dodge Kahuna is a concept minivan that Dodge introduced at the 2003 Detroit auto show alongside the Dodge Avenger Concept. It was aimed at surfers and used the company’s minivan components with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Dodge Kahuna at a glance
| Shown | 2003 Detroit auto show |
|---|---|
| Class | concept minivan |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4 L four, 215 hp |
| Gearbox | four-speed automatic |
| Colour | Pacific Blue |
| Seats | three rows of flexible seats |
| Roof | rails designed to carry surfboards |
| Base | Chrysler minivan components |
Based on one source: the English Wikipedia article on the Dodge Kahuna. The material is short, so this page is brief.
History of the Dodge Kahuna
The Kahuna was created as a minivan for surfers and was shown alongside the Dodge Avenger Concept in Detroit in 2003. Its Pacific Blue exterior and beach-oriented details made it a lifestyle concept rather than a preview of a production model.
Inside, the Kahuna had three rows of flexible seats, a variation of the Stow ‘n Go seating that Chrysler introduced on its minivans in 2005. The roof rails were intended for carrying surfboards. Most of the mechanical components came from the company’s production minivans.
Power came from a turbocharged 2.4-litre straight-four rated at 215 hp, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Kahuna remained a show car and did not enter production.
Design and features
- Surf theme: Pacific Blue paint and roof rails shaped for carrying boards.
- Flexible seating: three rows, previewing the ideas behind Stow ‘n Go.
- Turbo four: a 215 hp 2.4-litre engine with a four-speed automatic.
Dodge Kahuna versions
- Kahuna concept (2003): the only car built, shown in Detroit.
The Kahuna followed Dodge’s minivan line that began with the Dodge Caravan, and it shared the 2003 show stand with the Dodge Avenger concept. More Dodge models are in the Dodge collection.
Sources
- Dodge Kahuna, English Wikipedia: concept, seating, engine
