Chrysler Grand Voyager (08 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 01 December 2009
When it comes to large and comfortable people carriers, Chrysler has always been adept at producing good value cars. Unfortunately quality and refinement haven't been up to scratch and worse still, the 2001 model suffered from a shocking Euro NCAP safety record. The 2008 model is a far superior offering that feels solidly built but is still well equipped and hugely versatile thanks to the ingenious Stow 'n Go seating system that allows you to fold all the chairs flat. However it's not a nimble on-road companion, and the diesel engine can't compete with rivals for economy or smoothness.
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Running costs

Prices are similar to the Renault Grand Espace, although Chrysler would point out there are certain features, such as electric sliding rear passenger doors and the Stow 'n Go seating, that no alternatives offer. The diesel achieves just over 30mpg as an official average - a few mpg worse than a 150bhp diesel Grand Espace. Servicing costs should be moderate and the intervals are a sensible 12,500 miles, but depreciation rates for these large people carriers have suffered in recent years with the number of good compact seven-seat cars on the market.

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Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£2,668 - £2,668 *

Diesel

£1,942 - £2,137 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months or 12,500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£270.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

Nearly all people buying a Grand Voyager will choose the diesel, although many rivals offer less thirsty, more efficient diesel engines. The CRD unit emits 247g/km and returns 30mpg.

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