- The original people mover is all-new again
- Shown for the first time at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show
- Starting at $56,990 and due in dealerships in April 2008
- Petrol and Diesel variants on offer from launch
The all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager raises the bar with an all-new interior
and exterior design. Debuting for the first time is the six-speed automatic
transmission that will be available in Australia with both the 3.8-litre V-6
petrol and the 2.8-litre turbo diesel engines. Fresh Exterior
Design
The new Chrysler Grand Voyager exterior design starts with clean, tailored
lines that create better aerodynamics and a solid stance on the road. It shares
many design cues with the Chrysler 300C such as a similar body-to-glass
proportion, simple wheel flares, sleek pillars, chrome accents and detailed
ornamentation. Designers created a roomier feel for the all-new Chrysler
Grand Voyager by widening the roof 152 millimetres, giving the beltline more
rake and lowering and pulling out the sill to create a better relationship with
the tires. The daylight opening drip line was lowered to create a body-to-glass
proportion similar to the Chrysler 300. These new design elements result in a
contemporary, tailored appearance for a stable, solid stance on the road.
Chrysler brand exterior design elements include a distinctive front end
with the “face of Chrysler” grille featuring the Chrysler winged badge, quad
headlamps and clean, tailored lines. Chrome accents that include the belt
moulding, front and rear fascia spears, roof-rack side rails, mirror cap and
door handles make the new Chrysler Grand Voyager Limited a noticeable member of
the Chrysler family. The all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager will be
available in nine exterior colours: Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat, Mineral Grey
Metallic, Light Sandstone Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Modern Blue Pearl
Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Black Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Metallic
and Stone White. Functional and Modern Interior Design
The Chrysler Grand Voyager continues to offer the industry-exclusive Stow ’n
Go seating and storage system that revolutionized the people mover segment when
it was introduced in 2005. With the industry’s only fold into the floor second-
and third-row seats, the Grand Voyager can go from seven-passenger people mover
to a two-person cargo van in less than 30 seconds. The Stow ’n Go
seating and storage system is available with a people mover-first one-touch
power-folding third-row seat with power recline that can be folded into four
different positions with a single push of a button. A contemporary
interior is created with a combination of satin finishes and Elm Burl or Medrona
Burl wood accents on the instrument panel and door trim. The lower trim colour
on the instrument panel and door trim is Light Shale while the upper trim colour
on these components is Medium Slate. Seating surface choices for LX and Touring
include Light Shale, Medium Slate and Dark slate, all with YES Essentials®
materials as standard equipment. The optional Torino leather seating in Chrysler
Grand Voyager Touring is available in Light Shale and Dark Slate colours. Unique
Royale leather seating surface augmented with Preferred Suede is standard in
Grand Voyager Limited with a choice of Light Shale or Dark Slate. Trends
in home lighting were incorporated into the new Chrysler Grand Voyager. An
available halo lighting package emits a soft greenish-blue glow along the
overhead console but doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision. Movable
pinpoint LED lights are available for all rows of passengers, while convenience
lights illuminate areas such as the map pockets and door sills. Other
interior enhancements in the all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager interior include
second-row power windows, second- and third-row sunshades, a removable and
rechargeable flashlight in the rear cargo area and a new D-pillar-mounted power
liftgate button. The power sliding doors and liftgate have been improved for
faster and quieter operation. Information and Entertainment
Entertainment options available in the Chrysler Grand Voyager are unmatched
by competitors. With a people mover-first dual DVD system that can play up to
three different media at the same time; MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System
available with a USB port, dual A/V jacks, a 20-gigabyte hard drive that can
store songs and pictures, ParkView rear backup camera and with or without
navigation; there is something to keep everyone entertained while travelling.
The new dual DVD system can play different media at the same time. With
dual A/V jacks and 12-volt power outlet in the C-pillar, gaming systems can plug
directly into the people mover to operate. Passengers can play a game system in
the second row and watch a movie in the third row. Or passengers can listen to
their favourite radio program through the wireless headphones in one row and
watch and listen to a movie with the other set of headphones in another row. The
system accommodates two wireless, infrared headphones that allow passengers to
listen to the same or individual audio sources. Included is an eight-inch LCD
DVD screen in the second and third rows, a single-disc DVD player and a
battery-powered infrared two-channel remote control. The navigation
system includes maps that can be displayed in a two-dimensional or
three-dimensional bird’s-eye view, hard-drive maps, hard-drive storage of Points
of Interest (POI) such as petrol stations and restaurants and multiple route
calculations. The new-for-2008 premium surround sound system with a
subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier is available on the new Chrysler Grand Voyager.
The 506-watt amplifier offers 11 channels with 46 watts per channel. The system
also includes three instrument panel speakers, two front-door-mounted speakers,
two speakers in the rear quarter, two speakers in the D-pillar and an
eight-inch, two-channel, dual-voice coil subwoofer. The system also offers
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 7.1 surround sound and is capable of simulating
two-channel media into a multi-channel format. The premium sound system offers
proper sound imaging and excellent frequency response with smooth delivery. The
surround sound provides an enhanced listening and viewing experience of CDs,
DVDs, games and other media sources, since the sound output is channelled
through the various speakers in the people mover. An interactive digital
display located in the people mover instrument cluster conveniently displays
information. The system allows the driver to select from a menu of useful
information. Owners can personalise their settings, such as having the lights
flash and horn honk when locking and unlocking the vehicle using Remote Keyless
Entry. This Electronic Vehicle Information Centre also gives owners the ability
to scroll through the compass/outside temperature, average fuel economy,
distance to empty, trip elapsed time and tyre-pressure monitoring displays.
UConnect Hands-free Communication System uses Bluetooth® technology to
provide voice-activated wireless communication between the occupants’ compatible
mobile phone and the vehicle’s onboard receiver. The hands-free option promotes
safety, freedom, value and flexibility. Two Efficient Powertrains
The new Chrysler Grand Voyager offers a choice of two engines: a standard
3.8-litre V-6 engine that produces 142 kW at 5,200 rpm and 305 Nm of torque at
4,000 rpm, and an optional 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 120 kW at
3,800 rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 1800 rpm. The new 2.8-litre CRD engine
provides a weight savings of approximately 6 per cent, achieves increased cam
belt life and features Piezo fuel injectors and a 2000-bar common-rail fuel
system to improve fuel-system speed and control. The 3.8-litre petrol
engine is a 60-degree V-6 featuring sequential, multi-port fuel injection, and
an iron block and aluminium cylinder heads. This durable engine has seen
continuous improvement and refinement throughout its use as the core people
mover petrol V-6 engine. With the introduction of the new Grand Voyager,
these engines are now mated to a six-speed automatic transaxle. The six-speed
transaxle’s higher numerical First gear launches the new people mover more
briskly than a four- or five-speed transaxle. It also provides smaller steps
between ratios, which means the engine speed changes less with each shift and
makes the shifts, feels smoother and engages a more appropriate ratio for any
driving situation.
Chrysler Grand Voyager Pricing (RRP)
Grand Voyager LX
3.8L V6 Petrol 6 speed automatic $56,990
2.8L CRD 6
speed automatic $59,990
Grand Voyager Touring
3.8L V6 Petrol 6 speed automatic $62,990
2.8L CRD
6 speed automatic $65,990
Grand Voyager Limited
3.8L V6 Petrol 6 speed automatic $72,990 2.8L CRD 6
speed automatic $75,990
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