Plymouth Voyager
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The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). The Voyager was originally a full-size van from 1974 to 1983, but the name was used again for a minivan in 1984. The Voyager minivan, along with the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan were the first modern minivans, the Chrysler minivans are credited with creating the entire market segment for these vehicles.
Since their introduction, the Chrysler minivans have been the best-selling minivans in the United States.
Overview (minivan)
Originally introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year, the second generation Plymouth Voyager was based on the Chrysler S platform, an extended derivative of the Chrysler K platform. Under development, these models were referred to as the T-115, and were initially referred to in advertising as the "Magicwagon".
In Canada, the vehicle's name was typically prononunced as the French "Voyageur".
For the 1987 model year, a longer wheelbase was introduced, which was called the Grand Voyager. It was still based on the Chrysler S platform.
In Europe, the vehicle has been known as the Chrysler Voyager/Grand Voyager. It was produced at Chrysler's Eurostar plant, which was transferred, along with Voyager production, to Magna Steyr and gained the Dodge Caravan's grille. The European Voyager was released in 1987 and is still in production today.
Since the beginning of production in the fall of 1983, over 11 million Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth minivans have been sold as of mid-2005.
The Plymouth Voyager was on Ten Best list for 1985, 1996, and 1997.
1974-1983
The first Voyager was introduced in 1974, and was essentially a rebadged Dodge Sportsman. It could hold as many as 12 passengers (15 in the stretched version) and was Plymouth's first truck-bodied vehicle in many decades. The first generation Voyager was produced until 1983.
1984-1990
This Voyager used the Chrysler S platform, which was closely related to the K-cars (Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries. The Voyager was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1985. Both a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a five-speed manual were available with the four-cylinder engines, including the turbocharged 2.5 L engine (this was a rare combination). For 1987 the Voyager received minor cosmetic updates as well as the introduction of the "Grand Voyager" which was built on a longer wheelbase adding more cargo room.
The first generation Voyager minivan was offered in three trim levels, base, mainstream SE, and upscale LE, the LE getting fake vinyl wood on the sides, what would later become a trademark for these minivans.
Engines
- 1984-1987 2.2 L K I4
- 1984-1987 2.6 L Mitsubishi G54B I4
- 1987½-1989 2.5 L K I4, 96 hp (72 kW)
- 1987½-1989 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 136 hp (101 kW)
- 1989-1990 2.5 L K I4, 100 hp (75 kW)
- 1989-1990 2.5 L Turbo I4, 142 hp (106 kW)
- 1989-1990 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 141 hp (105 kW)
- 1990 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 142 hp (106 kW)
- 1990 3.3 L EGA V6, 150 hp (112 kW)
1991-1995
For 1991, the Voyager was redesigned, making it more aerodynamic. The trim levels for this generation Voyager were, Voyager: base, SE, and LE and Grand Voyager: SE and LE. The 1991 through 1995 Voyagers used the Chrysler AS platform. These were the last Voyagers that were derived from the Chrysler K platform.
This generation of vans brought additional innovations, such as:
- "Quad Command" bucket seating (1991)
- Integrated child safety seats (1992), improved design with recliners (1994)
- Available anti-lock brakes (1991)
- First driver's side airbag in a minivan (1991), made standard (1992), and first dual front airbags (1994)
- First minivan to meet 1998 U.S. federal safety standards (1994)
Engines
- 1991–1995 3.3 L EGA V6, 150 hp (112 kW) 1991-1993, 162 hp (121 kW) 1994-1995
- 1991–1995 2.5 L K I4, 96 hp (72 kW)
- 1991–1995 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 141 hp (105 kW)
- 1994–1995 3.8 L EGH V6, 162 hp (121 kW)
Year-to-year changes
- 1992: A driver's side airbag was made standard for this year. Integrated child safety seats in the second row bench were optional on 1992 Voyagers. The Grand Voyager was available with a lower-cost powertrain. A 142 hp 3.0 L V6 and a 3-speed automatic could be substituted for the standard 150 hp 3.3 L V6 with its 4-speed automatic. The 5-speed manual transmission could once again be paired with the 2.5 L base engine.
- 1993: On 7-passenger models, the optional "Quad Command" bucket seats replaced the middle bench seat. The right bucket tilted forward to ease entry and exit to the rearmost bench. The front shoulder belts became height-adjustable and rear shoulder belts had lower anchor points.
- 1994: New bumpers and body moldings, and a redesigned dashboard appeared on all 1994 Voyagers. New safety features which included a passenger-side airbag and side door-guard beams enabled the Voyager to meet all passenger car safety requirements through 1998. Under the hood, a 162 hp 3.8 L V6 was a new option for top-of-the-line Grand Voyager LE models. The 3.3 L V6 had been upgraded to produce 162 hp as well. For solely 1994 the "10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION" was offered on Voyager SE models. It had came special two-tone paint and "10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION" badges.
- 1995: No major changes were made for 1995, partly because it was the last year for the second generation Voyager minivan and also because the redesigned 1996 Voyager debuted early.
1996-2000
The 1996 redesign used the Chrysler NS platform and included a driver's-side sliding door, a first. The fake vinyl wood was no longer available on the Voyager and for that fact none of the Chrysler minivans. For this generation the Voyager was available in only base and SE models. All wheel drive was reintroduced in 1997. The Voyager was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997.
The Chrysler "Pentastar" logo was barely visible on this generation Voyager. It could only be found on the keys and steering wheel. On the grille now was Plymouth's new "Sailboat" logo.
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 as the V6 option from 1997 through 2000. The manual transmission, never popular, was dropped. The 2.4 L four-cylinder engine produced more power than the 3.0 L Mitsubishi engine had in the first two generations.
Engines
- 1996-2000 2.4 L EDZ I4, 150 hp (112 kW) and 167 ft·lbf (226 N·m)
- 1996-2000 3.3 L EGA V6, 158 hp (118 kW) and 203 ft·lbf (275 N·m)
- 1996-2000 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 (not available in certain states)
- 1998-2000 3.8 L EGH V6, 180 hp (134 kW)
Year-to-year changes
- 1997: Only minimal changes.
- 1998: Grocery bag hooks were added to the rearmost bench and the Expresso Decor package was now available in addition to the Rallye Decor package.
- 1999: A 3.8 L V6 was added to 1999 Voyagers; it was already available on the Caravan and Town & Country. A small cargo net between the front seats, additional standard equipment, and child-safety seats in the second-row buckets were added to the Voyager this year.
- 2000: Now standard was air conditioning and 7-passenger seating. A rear-seat video entertainment system was newly available, dealer-installed on all models.
Chrysler Voyager
For the fourth generation(of the minivan) in 2001, the Plymouth Voyager was rebadged as the Chrysler Voyager in the US. It was offered in the short wheelbase only. The Chrysler Voyager became the short wheelbase Town and Country for 2004.Minivan production
Chrysler's plant in St. Louis, Missouri was responsible for building the Voyager from 1990 to 2000.References
- http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2091 :Second Generation Voyager
- http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2227 :Third Generation Voyager
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