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Now, I wouldn't normally post about something as mondane as this, but I do
feel quite strongly about what I'm going to say. Here goes...
Now when car manufacturers build new and supposedly "improved" models,
you'd assume that they'd change for the better, in terms of styling
especially. So tell me, can anyone shed any light on as to what Chrysler
was thinking when they designed their new Grand Voyager? To me it looks
like they've taken as backward step rather than a step forward. The body is
quarer than the model it replaces, the interior "wood" is clearly plastic
and the engine lineup is much the same as before - 1 diesel and one rather
large V6 petrol lump (not necessarily a good move in this day and age,
especially in the UK, what with our money grabbing Government!). Maybe it's
just a UK thing, lol.
Opinions? ;)
Pics below...
Clicky! (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=247914)
Cliffy
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Not only that but the idiots put the steering wheel on the wrong (right)
side...what's wrong with them?!!
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BavarianWheels
As far as the exterior styling I think Chrysler realized that women don't
mind driving manly things (SUVs) but guys do mind driving things like
minivans. A slight drop in popularity with the women is worth the large
increase in interest from men. That's just my take, as this does look a
little more masculine than years past.
giant016
That looks just like the town and country. :laughing:
99integra
Simply put, a box is the most efficient use of space, and this is just a
bigger box. We don't get the diesel here in the US, and get a couple
gasoline V6s instead.
You want a slightly different variation on it, buy the new VW version.
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/
0205/08.volkswagen.routan.f34.act.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/
0205/08.volkswagen.routan.r34.1.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/
0205/08.volkswagen.routan.dsh.500.jpg
Under the hood is a familiar Chrysler 3.8-liter V6, rated at 197 horsepower
and 230 pound-feet of torque. A 251-hp 4.0-liter is optional.
ChrisV
This is what pisses me off! If I buy a German car...I get Chrysler? Damn
them! I know this happens more often than not...but it just bugs me.
What's so difficult about slapping an engine in a van? :)
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BavarianWheels
The fact that the space under the hood is minimal. Took 2 mecahnics an hour
to replace the air filter on my brothers Montana, and that hood ain't even
as small as these are.
dvdrose18
Why don't they just make the whole front-end tip forward like the big rigs?
:thumbs:
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BavarianWheels
That would only make sense. Don't they do that on Hummers and Wranglers?
dvdrose18
'cause the big rigs have separate frames and the bodywork doesn't have to
deal with crumple zones?
ChrisV
The wrangler has a separate hood, like a normal vehicle. The Hummers have
separate frames like big rigs. ;)
ChrisV
It was a suggestion made in jest...
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BavarianWheels
One can only assume it's a "cost" thing I guess. It's much the same with
all the badge sharing that goes on. I suppose if a manufacturer can get
away with sticking their badge on another company's body, It would work out
cheaper for them....
Cliffy
I know. It still deserved a bit of an answer. :mrgreen:
ChrisV
:thumbs: +1
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BavarianWheels
Thanks for rounding out my education:thumbs:
dvdrose18
