- Responsive 3.3-litre V6 engine
- Comfortable ride
- Capable handling
- Awkward ergonomics: offset pedals and awkward gear change lever is too close to the driver’s leg
- Illogical 2-2-3 seating configuration is inefficient
- Poor occupant protection
Review: Chrysler NS Voyager (1997-01)
Overview
Released in February 1997, the Chrysler NS Voyager was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Missouri, USA, the front-wheel drive Voyager was powered by a 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 3.3-litre pushrod V6 petrol engine had a cast iron block, aluminium cylinder heads, two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.9:1.
The NS Voyager was sold alongside Chrysler’s NS Grand Voyager . Compared to the Grand Voyager, the NS Voyager was 337 mm shorter (at 4733 mm), the same width (1950 mm), 49 mm lower (1740 mm) and had a 152 mm shorter wheelbase (2878 mm). The NS Voyager had sliding doors on both sides and removable ‘Easy Out Roller Seats’.
The Voyager had MacPherson strut front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 3.3-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 116 kW at 4700 rpm | 275 Nm at 3250 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags and ABS.
Euro NCAP crash testing
In Euro NCAP crash testing , a left-hand drive Voyager with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine was awarded a two star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 14 points. In the frontal offset test, the Voyager performed so badly that it was not awarded any points – the body structure became unstable and the steering column was driven back into the driver’s chest and head.
Features
Standard features included a four speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, cruise control, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel and an immobiliser.
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