In the business of providing automobiles, particularly minivans, you always have to be on your toes. There is no place for complacency. One moment you're on top, the next moment someone is knocking you down. And who else would know that as a certainty, but Chrysler Corporation. They invented the minivan and have so far perfectly kept up with the changing times to provide the consumer needs. It redesigned the Plymouth in 1996 and in 1997 it was still good enough to reconsider the same design and specs. Continuously keeping the competition guessing on what will be the trend.

 

At 119.3 inches, the Grand Voyager has a six-inch longer wheelbase than the standard Voyager. From bumper-to bumper, the Grand Voyager is longer as well--199.6 inches, compared to the 186-inch standard model. And with all the seats removed, the Grand Voyager's total cargo space measures 168.5 cubic feet--notably more spacious than the standard Voyager's 142.9 cubic feet. When Chrysler overhauled The Plymouth Grand Voyager in '96, Chrysler took great care to retune the suspension so that the vans would handle even more like a sedan. Plus, the torsional rigidity of the new four-door model is 50% greater than that of the prior generation's three-door model. This translates to better stability for the minivan.

 

Voyager buyers can choose from three engines--the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine; the optional 3.0-liter V6 or optional 3.3-liter V6. A three-speed automatic is standard on the base Voyager and Grand Voyager, while the SE models come with a four-speed automatic. Like any athlete, the Grand Voyager is not merely contented with being on top of his game, it wants to distance the difference and massacre the competition. Surely we could expect Chrysler to keep setting the bar higher.