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The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). The Voyager was originally a fullsize van from 1974 to 1983, but the name was used again for a minivan in 1984. The Voyager minivan, along with the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan were the first modern minivans, the Chrysler minivans are credited with creating the entire market segment for these vehicles.

Since their introduction, the Chrysler minivans have been the best-selling minivans in the United States.

Overview (minivan)

Originally introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year, the second generation Plymouth Voyager was based on the Chrysler S platform, an extended derivative of the Chrysler K platform. Under development, these models were referred to as the T-115, and were initially referred to in advertising as the "Magicwagon".

In Canada, the vehicle's name was typically prononunced as the French "Voyageur".

For the 1987 model year, a longer wheelbase was introduced, which was called the Grand Voyager. It was still based on the Chrysler S platform.

In Europe, the vehicle has been known as the Chrysler Voyager/Grand Voyager. It was produced at Chrysler's Eurostar plant, which was transferred, along with Voyager production, to Magna Steyr and gained the Dodge Caravan's grille. The European Voyager was released in 1987 and is still in production today.

Since the beginning of production in the fall of 1983, over 11 million Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth minivans have been sold as of mid-2005.

The Plymouth Voyager was on Ten Best list for 1985, 1996, and 1997.

1974-1983

The first Voyager was introduced in 1974, and was essentially a rebadged Dodge Sportsman. It could hold as many as 12 passengers (15 in the stretched version) and was Plymouth's first truck-bodied vehicle in many decades. The first generation Voyager was produced until 1983.

1984-1990

This Voyager used the Chrysler S platform, which was closely related to the K-cars (Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries. The Voyager was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1985. Both a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a five-speed stickshift were available with the four-cylinder engines, including the turbocharged 2.5 L engine (this was a rare combination).

The first generation Voyager minivan was offered in three trim levels, base, mainstream SE, and upscale LE, the LE getting fake vinyl wood on the sides, what would later become a trademark for minivans.

Engines:

1988 2.5 L K-family I4, 96 hp (72 kW)
1987-1988 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 136 hp (101 kW)
1989–1990 2.5 L K-family I4, 100 hp (75 kW)
1989–1990 2.5 L K-family I4, turbocharged, 142 hp (106 kW)
1989–1991 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 141 hp (105 kW)
1989 3.3 L Chrysler V6, 141 hp (105 kW)
1990–1991 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 142 hp (106 kW)
1990–1991 3.3 L Chrysler V6, 150 hp (112 kW)

In 1987, the Voyager received minor cosmetic updates, most noticeably new headlights and a slightly refreshed interior.

1991-1995

For 1991, the Voyager was redesigned, making it more aerodynamic. The trim levels for this generation Voyager were, Voyager: base, SE, and LE and Grand Voyager: SE and LE. The 1991 through 1995 Voyagers used the Chrysler AS platform. These were the last Voyagers that were derived from the Chrysler K platform.

This generation of vans brought additional innovations, such as:

"Quad Command" bucket seating (1991)
Integrated child safety seats (1992), improved design with recliners (1994)
Available anti-lock brakes (1991)
First driver's side airbag in a minivan (1991), made standard (1992), and first dual front airbags (1994)
First minivan to meet 1998 U.S. federal safety standards (1994)

Engines

1991–1995 3.3 L Chrysler V6, 150 hp (112 kW) 1991-93, 162 hp (121 kW) 1994-95
1991–1995 2.5 L K-family I4, 96 hp (72 kW)
1991–1995 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, 141 hp (105 kW)
1991–1995 3.8 L Chrysler V6, 162 hp (121 kW)

Year-to-year changes

1992: A driver's side airbag was made standard for this year. Integrated child safety seats in the second row bench were optional on '92 Voyagers. The Grand Voyager was available with a lower-cost powertrain. A 142 hp 3.0 L V6 and a 3-speed automatic could be substituted for the standard 150 hp 3.3 L V6 with its 4-speed automatic. The 5-speed manual transmission could once again be paired with the 2.5 L base engine.

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