2021 Chrysler Voyager Spotlight

Launched as a brand-new vehicle in 2000, the Chrysler Voyager might have a familiar feel. That’s because it’s nearly identical to the lower trim found on the Chrysler Pacifica from previous years. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles wanted to increase the number of minivans it offered to more than just the Pacifica, so that’s where the Voyager comes into play. It’s even more noteworthy because the manufacturer stopped producing the Dodge Grand Caravan, making the Voyager the only choice of inexpensive minivans. Budget-conscious families in the Carmel, New York, area who want something stylish, practical, and comfortable should consider the 2021 Voyager.

Impressive Exterior

The 2021 Chrysler Voyager is essentially a lower-priced Pacifica minivan since it replaces the Pacifica’s L and LX models. The Voyager comes in two trims (L and LX), but don’t let its limited trim options deter you from checking it out. The L comes with 17-inch steel wheels with covers and heated side mirrors, while the LX adds 17-inch alloy wheels and automatic on/off headlights. You can add ambient interior lighting as well as a roof rack. Choose from six exterior colors: Billet Silver, Bright White, Brilliant Black, Granite Crystal, Ocean Blue, and Velvet Red.

Spacious Interior

As many as seven people can ride comfortably inside the 2021 Voyager, and no matter where people sit, they will enjoy a spacious ride. The minivan comes standard with cloth upholstery in either brown or black and second-row bench seats. Adding second-row bucket seats makes it easier for travelers to get into the rear seats. If you’re driving, you’ll notice that outward visibility is excellent due in part to the high seating position. The cabin is also quiet, giving you a quiet ride as long as your travelers remain subdued.

It also includes third-row Stow ‘n Go seats, which easily fold flat into the floor. This option is more convenient than those that require you to physically remove and then store since you don’t need to find space to house them. The LX trim also provides under-floor storage in the second row. Cargo volume is an impressive 32.2 cubic feet behind the third row, and this number increases to 87.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row. If you include the space behind the front row, the minivan has a whopping 140.5 cubic feet of space.

For additional comfort, the minivan has dual-zone manual climate control, but you can opt for a tri-zone automatic climate control option on the base trim and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat found in the LX trim. Opting for the Cold Weather Group package will give you a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and remote engine start.

Powerful Performance

You might not think a minivan has a powerful engine, but how else will it be able to transport all your passengers and cargo? The 2021 Voyager only has one engine option, but it packs plenty of power. The 3.6-liter V-6 engine produces 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. It’s connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Behind the wheel, you’ll notice plenty of thrust so you can easily merge onto freeways, pass vehicles, and travel down the highway. Recent upgrades to its transmission gives the vehicle a smooth transition when it shifts gears.

With this engine, the Voyager achieves decent gas mileage numbers due in part to the automatic stop/restart function that saves fuel while you’re idling. This feature shuts down the engine when it would normally be idle, and it would automatically restart once you release your foot from the brake pedal. Expect to get an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Also, when properly equipped, the Voyager has a maximum towing capacity of 3,600 pounds.

Premium Entertainment

To keep everyone connected, every 2021 Voyager is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology features via the Uconnect 4 interface system. It comes standard with a responsive 7-inch touch-screen display, but if you prefer to use physical buttons or dials to operate the audio and temperature functions, you can access the technology that way. A 3.5-inch instrument cluster display also sits nearby.

Other standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, a 12-volt outlet, a six-speaker stereo, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Those riding in the back can benefit from an available rear-seat DVD entertainment system with one overhead screen. You can also decide to add satellite radio.

Stellar Safety Features

Even if you’re the most cautious driver, having a vehicle full of children can make it easy to become distracted. Driver aids can keep you and your travelers safe, no matter what types of distractions occur. Although the 2021 Voyager only comes standard with a rearview camera, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and eight airbags including knee airbags for front occupants, it more than makes up for it with the numerous available add-on features.

Both versions of the Voyager have an optional SafetyTec Group package, which includes blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, parking sensors, and pedestrian detection, the last of which is a new feature for 2021. Those little ones you’re transporting also benefit from impressive safety features. The minivan has four complete sets of LATCH connectors, which you’ll find on the second- and third-row seats.

Thanks to these impressive safety features, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Voyager a five-star overall safety rating. It also gave the vehicle a five-star rating for frontal and side crash tests. Also, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the minivan the highest rating in all six of its crash tests.

Sometimes the best way to experience all a vehicle has to offer is to get behind the wheel and take it out for a drive around Carmel. If you’re interested in learning more about the 2021 Voyager or want to schedule a test drive, reach out to the professionals at Meadowland of Carmel. They can answer any questions you might have about the vehicle, assist with determining the value of your trade-in vehicle if you have one, and help you drive home in the Voyager today.

 

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