| Manufacturer | Chrysler DaimlerChrysler |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988–present |
| Predecessor | Plymouth Voyager |
| Successor | Chrysler Town & Country (short-wheelbase, SWB); for U.S. version |
| Class | Minivan |
| Related | Dodge Caravan Chrysler Town & Country Volkswagen Routan |
The Chrysler Voyager or Chrysler Grand Voyager is a minivan sold by the Chrysler division of American automobile manufacturer Chrysler Group LLC. For most of its existence, vehicles bearing the Chrysler Voyager nameplate have been sold exclusively outside the United States, primarily in Europe and Mexico.
The Voyager was introduced in Europe in 1988 as a rebadged version of the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager sold in the United States, and has evolved with the Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, and Chrysler Town & Country since. Vehicles bearing the Chrysler Voyager nameplate were briefly sold in the United States from 2001–2003 as a rebadged version of the short-wheelbase (SWB) variant of the Plymouth Voyager following the 2001 folding of the Plymouth division of DaimlerChrysler AG.
Together with its nameplate variants, the Chrysler minivans have ranked as the 13th bestselling automotive nameplate worldwide, with over 12 million sold.[1]
The European Chrysler Voyager was first released in 1988, nearly identical to its American counterpart, the Plymouth Voyager; the only visual differences between the two were the head/taillights and grille. Besides the slightly different appearance, the European Voyagers were sold with different engines, including diesel engines, which are popular in Europe; and the trim was different. They were also available with manual transmission & a foot operated emergency brake.
The current European Chrysler Grand Voyagers are very similar to the 2008 and later Chrysler Town & Country cars, and are sold only in the long-wheelbase version (as in North America).
Although now produced solely in Ontario, Canada, the Grand Voyagers are still available with diesel engines as standard. These diesel engines are based on a modern double overhead cam common rail design from VM Motori of Italy.
Starting in 2011, the Voyager will be sold under the Lancia badge in Europe to strengthen the Chrysler-Lancia integration. However, it will remain branded as the Chrysler Voyager in the UK and Ireland.
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| Also called | Chrysler Grand Voyager (LWB Model) Chrysler Voyager (SWB Model) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988–1990 |
| Body style | 3-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler S platform |
| Engine | 2.5 L KI4 3.3 L EGA V6 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A670 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic |
| Related | Chrysler Town & Country Plymouth Voyager Dodge Caravan |
1988-1990 models in Europe are rebadged Dodge Caravans, although the Caravan in the USA was sold alongside the Chrysler Voyager in counterparts. For 1988, the Chrysler Voyager in Europe was identical to the Plymouth Voyager in the United States except that the 3.8 L V6 was not available for the Chrysler Voyager. Base models of the Voyager were offered in most states with either a 2.5 L four-cylinder or a 3.0 L Mitsubishi V6 engine, except in California and several northeastern states, where the Mitsubishi V6 didn't meet emissions standards. In those locales, the 3.3 L engine was offered instead. The 1990s Chrysler Voyager grille was related to a Dodge Caravan in the United States.
| Also called | Chrysler Grand Voyager (LWB Model) Chrysler Voyager (SWB Model) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–1995 |
| Body style | 3-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler AS platform |
| Engine | 2.5 L K I4 2.5 L VM425 Turbo Diesel 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 3.3 L EGA V6 3.8 L EGH V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A670 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic |
| Related | Chrysler Town & Country Plymouth Voyager Dodge Caravan |
1991-1995 models in Europe are rebadged Dodge Caravans, although the Caravan in the USA was sold alongside the Chrysler Voyager in counterparts. For 1991, the Chrysler Voyager in Europe was identical to the Plymouth Voyager in the United States except that the 3.8 L V6 was not available for the Chrysler Voyager. Base models of the Voyager were offered in most states with either a 2.5 L four-cylinder or a 3.0 L Mitsubishi V6 engine, except in California and several northeastern states, where the Mitsubishi V6 didn't meet emissions standards. In those locales, the 3.3 L engine was offered instead. Starting from 1994 was offered for European market 2.5 L turbo diesel produced by VM motori. The 1991-1995 Chrysler Voyager's mesh grille is related to a Dodge Caravan in the United States. It was also the final generation with manual transmission.
| Also called | Chrysler Grand Voyager (LWB model) Chrysler Voyager (SWB model) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2000 |
| Assembly | Fenton, Missouri, United States Graz, Austria |
| Body style | 3-door minivan 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler GS platform Chrysler NS platform |
| Engine | 2.0 L A588 SOHC 2.0 L ECC DOHC 2.4 L EDZ I4 2.5 L VM425 Turbo Diesel 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 3.3 L EGA V6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed 31TH automatic 4-speed 41TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in (2,878 mm) 119.3 in (3,030 mm) (Grand Voyager) |
| Length | 186.3 in (4,732 mm) 199.6 in (5,070 mm) (Grand Voyager) |
| Width | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) |
| Height | 68.5 in (1,740 mm) 68.4 in (1,737 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,528 lb (1,600 kg) 3,680 lb (1,669 kg) (Grand Voyager) |
| Related | Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager |
1996-1999 models in Mexico are rebadged Dodge Caravans, although the Caravan was sold alongside the Voyager. For 2000, the Chrysler Voyager was identical to the Plymouth Voyager except that the 3.8 L V6 was not available for the Chrysler Voyager. Base models of the Voyager were offered in most states with either a 2.4 L four-cylinder or a 3.0 L Mitsubishi V6 engine, except in California and several northeastern states, where the Mitsubishi V6 didn't meet emissions standards. In those locales, the 3.3 L engine was offered instead. For European market were offered also 2.0 L Straight-4 SOHC and DOHC engines and 2.5 L turbo diesel produced by VM motori.
According to EuroNCAP crash test results, the 1996 model Chrysler Voyager 'did so badly in the frontal impact that it earned no points,[2] making it the worst of the group. The body structure became unstable and the steering column was driven back into the driver's chest and head'. The 2006 model Chrysler Voyager fared little better, achieving just 19% in the frontal impact test, with an overall score of 2 stars out of a possible 5.[3] However, chest compression measurements on the test dummy 'indicated an unacceptably high risk of serious or fatal injury. As a result, the final star in the adult occupant rating is struck-through'.
Despite the bad results in the Euro NCAP crash tests, statistics from the real world indicate that this is not the whole picture. Folksam is a Swedish insurance company that in May 2009 published a report on injuries and survivability of 172 car models. The 88-96 generation got a real world rating of "Average", and the 96-00 generation got a rating called "Safest" (at least 30% safer than the average car.)
| Also called | Chrysler Grand Voyager (LWB model) Chrysler Voyager (SWB model) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001–2007 |
| Assembly | Fenton, Missouri, United States Graz, Austria Fuzhou, China |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler RG Platform Chrysler RS platform |
| Engine | 2.4 L EDZ I4 3.3 L EGA V6 3.8 L EGH V6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed 31TH automatic 4-speed 41TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in (2,878 mm) Grand Voyager: 119.3 in (3,030 mm) |
| Length | 189.1 in (4,803 mm) 2001-02 LX: 189.3 in (4,808 mm) Grand Voyager: 200.5 in (5,093 mm) |
| Width | 78.6 in (1,996 mm) |
| Height | 68.9 in (1,750 mm) 2001-2003 Grand Voyager: 1,748 mm (68.8 in) 2005-present: 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
| Related | Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan |
From 2001 to 2003, the Voyager was offered in the SWB model only, replacing the SWB Plymouth Voyager. It resembled the Town and Country more than the previous generation, the only major cosmetic difference besides the trim (where the Town and Country's is fancier) was the placement of the Chrysler emblem on the grille. After the 2003 model year, the Voyager was discontinued (United States market)and replaced by the Chrysler Town and Country, SWB model.
In Europe Chrysler began offering the Voyager with Generation I, followed by a Generation II model in 2001 with a new engine range — including larger, more economical diesel engines (2.5 L and for 2005 - the 2.8 L 4 cyl. from VM Motori) and more fuel-efficient petrol engines (4 cyl. and V-6).
The Generation II model continues to be produced in China for that market.
| Also called | Lancia Voyager |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–present |
| Assembly | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Chrysler RT platform |
| Engine | 2.8 L VM Motori R 428 DOHC 4-cyl Turbodiesel 3.8 L EGH V6 |
| Transmission | Chrysler 62TE 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in (3,078 mm) |
| Length | 202.5 in (5,144 mm) |
| Width | 76.9 in (1,953 mm) |
| Height | 68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
| Related | Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Volkswagen Routan |
| Designer | Ralph Gilles |
Chrysler introduced the new Grand Voyager for 2008 and successfully positioned it in the automotive market as a luxury MPV suited for large families. The Grand Voyager is visually identical to the Chrysler Town & Country which is sold in the North American and South American markets. In similar fashion to the other large multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) on the market the Grand Voyager is sold with a standard diesel engine in Europe. The Grand Voyager is also sold in some Asian countries, like Singapore and South Korea.
However, the seating is arranged in the 2-2-3 (front to rear) layout common in North America, rather than the 2-3-2 layout often seen in SUVs and MPVs in Europe. On right hand drive (RHD) models the gear shift lever is placed on a floor mounted console between the seats, in contrast to the instrument panel positioning found on LHD models.
The 2009 Grand Voyager with diesel motor gets a combined fuel economy of 9.3 L/100 km (30 mpg-imp; 25 mpg-US).[5]
Optional engine on top of the range Limited models:
Both engines are paired with Chrysler's 62TE 6 speed automatic transmission with variable line pressure (VLP) technology (See Ultradrive#62TE).
All Voyagers sold from October 2011 onwards in continental Europe are sold under the Lancia brand. The Chrysler continues to be sold in the UK, as Lancia does not have sales operations in the British Isles.
The Lancia version is offered with two engines both compliant with Euro5 emission standards.
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Max. power | Max. torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 Pentastar automatic | V6, Petrol | 3,604 cc | 215 kW (288 hp) | 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) |
| 2.8 Turbo Diesel automatic | straight-4, Diesel | 2,777 cc | 120 kW (161 hp) | n/a |
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lancia Voyager (2011)[6] | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 29 | 79% |
| Child occupant: | 33 | 67% |
| Pedestrian: | 17 | 47% |
| Safety assist: | 5 | 71% |
The Chrysler Voyager has incorporated various seating systems for their minivans to enhance interior flexibility.
In 1992, Chrysler introduced a second row bench seat integrating two child booster seats. These seats continued as an available option through Generation V until they were discontinued in 2010.
In 1996, Chrysler had introduced a system of seats to simplify installation, removal, and re-positioning— marketed as Easy-Out Roller Seats. The system remained in use throughout the life of the Chrysler Voyager.
When installed, the seats are latched to floor-mounted strikers. When unlatched, eight rollers lift each seat, allowing it to be rolled fore and aft. Tracks have locator depressions for rollers, thus enabling simple installation. Ergonomic levers at the seatbacks release the floor latches single handedly without tools and raise the seats onto the rollers in a single motion. Additionally, seatbacks were designed to fold forward. Seat roller tracks are permanently attached to the floor and seat stanchions are aligned, facilitating the longitiudinal rolling of the seats. Bench seat stanchions were moved inboard to reduce bending stress in the seat frames, allowing them to be lighter.
When configured as two and three person benches, the Easy Out Roller Seats could be unwieldy. Beginning in 2001, second and third row seats became available in a 'quad' configuration — bucket or captain chairs in the second row and a third row three-person 50/50 split "bench" — with each section weighing under 50 lb (23 kg).
The Chrysler Grand Voyager offers standard Stow 'n Go fold into the floor middle and rear seating, and has available an optional system of second row seats that swivel to face the third row — marketed as Swivel'n Go seating. Also available are ceiling mounted video entertainment systems and power windows in the sliding doors. Self levelling rear suspension is also available.
Several European automotive magazines and websites have praised the Grand Voyager for its torquey engine, smooth highway ride and comfortable seats for long distance journeys. However, in some cases the diesel engine's fuel consumption and road noise are not considered up to par with the best of the competition.[7][8]
In 2010 Fiat announced that the Chrysler Grand Voyager will undergo a Minor Model Change (MMC) for the 2011 model year, following which it will also be sold under the Lancia brand name in several European markets.
Chrysler introduced a seating system in 2008, marketed as Swivel'n Go. In the seating system, two full size second row seats swivel to face the third row. A detachable table can be placed between the second and third row seats. The Swivel'n Go seating system includes the 3rd row seating from the Stow'n Go system.
These Swivel 'n Go Seats are manufactured by Intier Corp. a division of Magna. The tracks, risers and swivel mechanisms are assembled by Camslide, a division of Intier. The swivel mechanism was designed by and is produced by Toyo Seat USA Corp.
The system is noted for its high strength. The entire load of the seat in the event of a crash is transferred through the swivel mechanism, which is almost twice as strong as the minimum government requirement.
The swivel mechanism includes bumpers that stabilize the seat while in the lock position. When rotated the seat comes off these bumpers to allow easy rotation.
The seat is not meant to be left in an unlocked position or swiveled with the occupant in it, although this will not damage the swivel mechanism.
In the early years of the European Voyager the cars were produced in North America and were exported to Europe (1988–1991).
In 1991 the first "made-in-Austria" Voyagers were produced in Austria at the Eurostar plant nearby Graz. Eurostar was a Joint Venture between Chrysler and the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch.[9] It was later acquired by Daimler-Chrysler and finally the plant was sold to Magna Steyr in 2002.[10] The minivan production ended there at the end of 2007.[11] Units produced in Austria were marketed in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They were built with gasoline and diesel engines, with manual transmission version, in short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase versions and in right- and left-hand drive versions (all sold as Chrysler Voyager cars).
The European-market Voyagers (2008 - 2011 models) were produced in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and exported to the European markets. Beginning in October 2011, they were exported and sold as the Lancia Voyager in most European markets, as Chrysler operations were merged with those of Lancia in many European markets. The UK market is a notable exception. There, the Chrysler Grand Voyager is sold.
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