- Responsive 3.3-litre V6 engine
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable ride
- 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 Grand Voyager (1997-01)
Overview
Released in February 1997, the Chrysler NS Grand 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 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 Grand Voyager was initially offered in two variants – SE and LE – though the range was expanded in 1998 with an LE LTD variant. In 2000, the LE LTD was replaced by the LX variant. The full range is given in the table below.
The NS Grand Voyager was sold alongside Chrysler’s NS Voyager – this model has been reviewed separately. Compared to the Voyager, the Grand Voyager was 337 mm longer (at 5070 mm), 49 mm taller (1789 mm) and had a 152 mm longer wheelbase (3030 mm); width, however, was unchanged (1950 mm). The NS Grand Voyager had MacPherson strut front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.
| Variant | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 1997-01 | 3.3-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 116 kW at 4700 rpm | 275 Nm at 3250 rpm |
| LE | 1997-01 | ||||
| LE LTD | 1998-00 | ||||
| LX | 2000-01 |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the SE variant included a four speaker sound system, air conditioning, cruise control, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel and an immobiliser. The Grand Voyager was fitted with right- and left-sliding doors and removable ‘Easy Out Roller Seats’.
Beyond this, the LE added 15-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, front fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and trip computer.
The range-topping LE LTD was further equipped with a ten speaker sound system with CD player, a power adjustable front passenger seat and roof racks. When replaced by the LX, features were extended to include a six-disc CD player, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, driver’s seat and mirror memory settings, headlight washers, heated mirrors, an electrochromatic rear view mirror, load levelling rear suspension and an alarm.
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