2000PlymouthVoyagerPlymouth Voyager2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager BaseMinivanWagonFWDWindsor, Ontario, Canada/St. LFour new colors and a new T-Plus option package that includes a V6 and power goodies for about $20,000 are new this year.Carlike handling, great value, attractive styling.Unrefined engines, unimpressive crash-test scores, cheap interior fittings.Chrysler used to be the minivan champion. They pioneered the concept of a seven-passenger box-on-wheels way back in 1984, and have effectively dominated this market until last year, when competition from Ford and Honda finally caught up and surpassed them in terms of features, power and crashworthiness. Plymouth renderings of Chrysler's popular front-drive minivans have been virtual clones of the Dodge Caravan in terms of engineering and design since day one. However, Plymouth is pushing low pricing, aiming squarely at entry-level buyers who are shopping for their first minivans. Voyagers for 2000 are lightly equipped value-leaders for the company, and with the demise of the Plymouth brand, will soldier on with Chrysler nameplates. For now, leftover Plymouths exist in short- (Voyager) and long-wheelbase (Grand Voyager) versions in two levels of trim: the base model and the step-up SE. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard on base models, but these sizable vans benefit from a little extra oomph when an optional V6 is selected. Acceleration with the 3.3-liter, 158-horsepower engine is pretty strong from startup, but sometimes unimpressive when merging onto an expressway. Automatic transmission shifts are neat and smooth. Engine and tire sounds are virtually absent. Though tautly suspended, the ride is seldom harsh or jarring, unless you get onto truly rough surfaces. Handling is exceptional for a minivan. You might even call it fun. Combined with light steering wheel response and great visibility, the Voyager and Grand Voyager are easy to handle in urban traffic and suburban shopping centers. So, how does Plymouth improve on this package for 2000? By keeping the price low and the value high. Four new colors debut, and a new T-Plus package is available. Vans equipped with T-Plus include a V6 engine, power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, and a cloth interior. T-Plus models sell for about $20,000. Newly revised minivans from Honda, Ford, Mazda and GM are the strongest challengers, but the Voyager holds its own when it comes to value. Where else can you get a commodious and decently equipped minivan for 20 grand? Chevrolet AstroFord WindstarSubaru ForesterToyota Sienna336,000336,000336,0005100,000NANANA63 litersV6150 hp @ 5200 rpm176 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm172 cu.ft.NA3500 lbs.199.6 in.76.8 in.68.5 in.3836 lbs.119.3 in.39.4 ft.5.4 in.39.8 in.40 in.62.5 in.63.7 in.57.7 in.61.3 in.41.1 in.39.6 in.7OptionalStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = GoodVery GoodAverageMarginalPoor20 gal.18 mpg / 25 mpg360 mi. / 500 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$19,895$21,9557.35%$590N/A3% of the Total MSRPVOYAGER BASE (3A): 2.4L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 3-speed automatic transmission; 600 amp battery; 90 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.9 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear non-independent suspension with rear leaf springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 20 gal. capacity fuel tank; front mud flaps, rear lip spoiler, side impact bars; 3 doors with sliding right rear passenger's door, liftback rear cargo door; front and rear colored bumpers with rear step bumper; colored bodyside molding; monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 14" x 6" steel wheels; P205/75SR14 A/S BSW tires; underbody mounted compact steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, 4 speakers, and fixed antenna; child safety rear door locks; 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest; instrumentationdisplay includes water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows, fixed rear windows, manual 1/4 vent windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, variable intermittent rear wiper; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, driver's and passenger's armrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; removable 2nd row bench seat with adjustable headrests; front and rear height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, vinyl door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; glove box, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, interior concealed storage; carpeted cargo floor, vinyl trunk lid, cargo light; body-coloredgrille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
GRAND VOYAGER BASE (4A) (in addition to or instead of VOYAGER BASE (4A) equipment): 3.0L V6 SOHC SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; air conditioning; seating capacity of 7; removable full folding 2nd row bench seat with adjustable headrests; removable 3rd row bench seat with adjustable headrests and interior lights include dome light with delay.
SE (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE equipment): 3.3L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine, flexible fuel capable; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up (VOYAGER BASE); 500 amp battery; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; driver's and passenger's power remote black heated folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6.5" steel wheels; P215/65SR15 A/S BSW tires; air conditioning (VOYAGER BASE), rear heat ducts; cruise control with steering wheel controls; instrumentation display includes tachometer; power windows with driver's 1-touch down, power 1/4 vent windows; heated variable intermittent front windshield wipers, rear window defroster; removable full folding 2nd row reclining bench seat with adjustable headrests; removable full folding 3rd row reclining bench seat with adjustable headrestss; cloth door trim insert, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, deluxe sound insulation; steering wheel with tiltadjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; glove box with light, front underseat tray and cargo net.