Especificaciones y análisis del Chrysler Grand Voyager
Power
163HP
Torque
360Nm
Consumption
8.4l/100
Emissions
222g/km
0-100 km/h
12.8s
Top Speed
185km/h
Weight
2100kg
Price
36,700€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
7 / 5 doors
- L
76 L
120 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Chrysler Grand Voyager LX 2.8 CRD · 163 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager is not just a minivan; it is the materialization of the American dream on wheels for the family. It represents a road trip icon, a rolling sanctuary where space and comfort are the true protagonists. Getting into it is embarking on a promise of endless adventures and unforgettable memories, with a spirit that transcends mere functionality.
Driving experience
Driving the Grand Voyager is like captaining a yacht on a sea of asphalt. Its 163 hp diesel engine and a generous 360 Nm of torque push with imperturbable calm, unhurried but steady. The 6-speed automatic transmission glides smoothly between gears, inviting a relaxed and pleasant drive. It doesn't seek agility in corners but rather offers a sanctuary of tranquility on the highway, where its weight and poise convey a deep sense of security and command of the road.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent: imposing, functional, and genuinely American. Its boxy lines and huge chrome grille do not seek to hide its more than 5.1 meters of length, but to celebrate them. Inside, the space is almost overwhelming, a true living room on wheels where seven passengers travel with exceptional freedom of movement. Every corner is designed for life on board, prioritizing practicality and versatility over superfluous luxuries.
Technology and features
The technology of the 2008 Grand Voyager focuses on comfort and functionality. The heart of the system is its ingenious seating system that hides under the floor, transforming the interior from a passenger transport to a cargo van in minutes. The common-rail engine and automatic gearbox were proven solutions for the time, seeking to offer reliable performance for long journeys. Its true innovation lay in its ability to adapt to a family's needs.
Competition
In a market dominated by European offerings, the Grand Voyager faced rivals like the Renault Espace, a pioneer in design and modularity, or the Ford S-Max, which offered a much more dynamic driving experience. It also competed with the Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra duo, which focused on sobriety and German build quality. Against them, the Chrysler played in its own league, that of opulent space and unapologetic comfort.
Conclusion
The Chrysler Grand Voyager is an emotional choice, a vehicle bought with the heart, thinking of the family. It is for those who value shared miles more than tenths of a second in acceleration. It represents the freedom to travel without luggage constraints, the joy of watching the landscape pass from a privileged position, and the certainty that the journey is as important as the destination. It is, in essence, a memory-making machine.