CHRYSLER VOYAGER

The 'Chrysler Voyager' is a minivan marketed by DaimlerChrysler. In the United States, the Chrysler Voyager was produced from 2000 to 2003 as part of the discontinuation of the Plymouth brand. Before this, the Plymouth Voyager was in production since 1984. The Voyager name later was integrated into the Chrysler Town and Country's trim lineup for 2004. In Europe, the Voyager remains in production today. The first modern minivans, the Chrysler minivans are credited with creating the entire market segment for these vehicles. The Chrysler Voyager was never sold in Canada because its counterparts the Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country were sold there.

Contents

Overview

2000 (North America)

Engines

2001-2003 (North America)

Engines

Year to year changes

Europe (1996-2000)

Europe (2001-Present)

Safety

Pricing and trim levels for both generations

Prices(MSRP)

Trim levels

Minivan production outside North America

References

External links

Overview

The first generation North American Chrysler Voyager was simply a rebranded Plymouth Voyager, and only appeared due to the termination of the Plymouth nameplate.
The European Chrysler Voyager was first released in 1988, nearly identical to its American counterpart, the Plymouth Voyager; the only differences between the two were the head/taillights and grille. It is still produced today, at Magna Steyr in Austria. Also, modern European Voyagers have different engines, including diesel engines, which are popular in Europe.
Though the Chrysler Voyager is no longer available in North America, it is currently sold in Mexico. The Voyager sold there is nearly identical to the North American Dodge Caravan, with the exception of the grille.

2000 (North America)

In 1999, Plymouth's demise was announced, resulting in the 2000 models in the US of the Voyager/Grand Voyager doing double duty as both Plymouths and Chryslers.
For 2000, the Chrysler Voyager was just a rebadged Plymouth Voyager. There were no major differences between the two, 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.

Engines

★ 2.4 L ''EDZ'' I4

★ 3.3 L ''EGA'' V6

★ 3.0 L Mitsubishi ''6G72'' V6

2001-2003 (North America)

From 2001 to 2003, the Voyager was offered in the short wheelbase model only. It was much more similar to the Town and Country 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 in the United States altogether.

Engines

★ 2001-2003 3.3 L ''EGA'' V6

★ 2001-2003 3.8 L ''EGH'' V6

★ 2002-2003 2.4 L ''EDZ'' I4

Year to year changes

★ '2000': The Voyager is sold as a Plymouth and as a Chrysler, with the same options and features, however the Chrysler versions have sticker prices of about $500 USD more.

★ '2001': The Chrysler Voyager was completely redesigned for this year as were the other Chrysler minivans. It was now only sold under the Chrysler marque; no "Grand" long-wheelbase versions are sold. Some new features include side airbags and an optional navigation system.

★ '2002': Either a VCR or a DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system was a new optional, dealer-installed on all 2002 Voyagers. A high-value entry-level model, the ''eC'' was offered this year along with the base and ''LX'' models. All 2002 Voyagers now used a four-speed automatic transmission.

★ '2003': Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals were available on 2003 Voyagers. Anti-lock brakes remained optional for the upscale ''LX'', but were no longer available for base Voyagers. The Voyager was discontinued after this year and was replaced by the little-changed short wheelbase Town and Country.

Europe (1996-2000)

The MkI version of the Chrysler Voyager was never a popular car in Europe but when the MkII or Town and Country replaced it in 2001 the car took off in Europe. The only problem with the vehicle is that the diesel versions were sluggish and underpowered and the petrols were very thirsty. The Grand Voyager was only about 2 more inches longer than the Voyager but it had a good-sized boot even when all 7 seats were used. Another appeal for car buyers were the sliding doors (great in car parks) and the privacy windows which most people carriers didn't have.

Europe (2001-Present)

The MkII still had the same design as the MkI but it had a major improvement; the engine range. The diesels were larger and more economical and the petrols weren't so thirsty.

Safety

According to EuroNCAP crash test results, the 1996 model Chrysler Voyager 'did so badly in the frontal impact that it earned no points, making it the worst of the group by some margin. The body structure became unstable and the steering column was driven back into the driver's chest and head'. Worse still, the 2006 model Chrysler Voyager faired little better, achieving just 19% in the frontal impact test, with an overall score of 2 stars out of a possible 5. 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' [1].

Pricing and trim levels for both generations

Prices(MSRP)

★ 2000 - $18,850-$24,525 USD

★ 2001 - $19,150-$23,525 USD

★ 2002 - $19,575-$23,650 USD

★ 2003 - $20,750-$23,800 USD

Trim levels

★ base - 2000-2003

★ ''SE'' - 2000

★ ''LX'' - 2001-2003

★ ''eC'' - 2002

Minivan production outside North America

Right and left-hand drive versions of the Chrysler Voyager minivan were assembled at Eurostar Assembly Plant in Austria from 2001 to 2002. Following DaimlerChrysler's sale of the plant to Magna International, production of the minivans shifted to the nearby Magna Steyr plant under contract. Units produced there are marketed in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Gasoline and diesel engines are available on the Chrysler Voyager.

References

★ Generations: Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Minivans

★ 2001-2003 Chrysler Voyager Prices & Reviews

★ [1]

External links

★ Chrysler.com - 2001 Chrysler Voyager hompage, through Internet Archive

★ Chrysler Minivan Club website

★ Allpar minivan section: creation, each generation, tech, rumors

★ 2006 Chrysler Voyager site from Chrysler UK)