With so many mini-vans in the market, competition has been vicious. Many accuse one another of copying features and designs, and some just outright shamelessly declare they are the best. Many factors deduce which one is the best. In the old days it was the size, But today, cargo capacity is just one of many factors to consider - the others being comfort, styling, ride quality and handling. On all those aspects, the 1999 Plymouth Voyager delivers. Like all of Chrysler's minivans, the Voyager comes in a variety of flavors. It's offered in both the short-wheelbase Voyager and long-wheelbase Grand Voyager versions, and each comes in two trim levels, the base model and the SE.

A few changes were made for 1999. The rear floor pan and spare-tire winch were redesigned to increase the angle of departure, which means the back of the vehicle is less likely to scrape the ground when traversing gullies, steep driveways and other obstacles that challenge the Voyager's ground clearance. Inside, a front-seat cargo net has been added. And a mini trip computer is now available on the top-line Grand Voyager SE. A next-generation airbag has been added. Head restraints for the middle and rear seats are now standard, and a child safety seat are available on models with the quad-seat configuration. An accident response system unlocks the doors and turns on the interior lights whenever the airbag deploys.

 

The Voyager SE's 3.3-liter V6 engine, coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission performed admirably, delivering sufficient power in all situations - whether it was launching from a standing start or passing slowpokes on the highway. At higher engine speeds, the engine is a bit noisy, but it offers strong low-rpm torque for towing light trailers. If you feel you need more power, a 3.8-liter V6 has been added for 1999 that packs more punch; we recommend it for the bigger and heavier Grand Voyager.