Chrysler Voyager 2021 Review

The Chrysler Voyager is, simply put, a less expensive version of the Chrysler Pacifica. We're all for less expensive, but there are a few trade-offs. For example, you don't get the Pacifica's nifty second-row Stow 'n Go seats that easily fold into the floor when not needed. Instead, to create maximum cargo storage capacity in the Voyager, you must unlatch and remove the second-row seating.

Now, for the 2021 model year, there is further separation between a Pacifica and a Voyager. The Pacifica gets a styling refresh, wider availability of all-wheel drive, a new Pinnacle luxury trim level and more. The Voyager does not. Aside from improved safety technology, it is the same as it was in 2020.

Chrysler does, however, pass a torch to the 2021 Voyager. Now that the positively ancient Dodge Grand Caravan has gone to that big scrapyard in the sky, the Voyager stands as the least expensive minivan on the market. But you might find that spending a little more to get the more fully featured Pacifica, or other vans such as the Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna, will be worth it in the long run.

Which Voyager does MatoCar recommend?

The 2021 Chrysler Voyager is available in two trim levels: L and LX. A special LXi trim level also exists for rental car fleets and other commercial customers, but those won't be available until they hit the used car lot.

L Standard equipment for the least expensive Voyager includes:

• 3.6-liter V6 engine (287 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque)
• Nine-speed automatic transmission
• 17-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers
• Dark-tinted rear window glass
• Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
• Remote keyless entry
• Dual-zone manual temperature control
• Cruise control
• Second-row bench seat
• Fold-down third-row bench seat
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Six stereo speakers

LX Select the recommended LX trim level, and the Voyager adds:

• Automatic headlights
• Body-colored door handles
• Chrome grille surround
• Upgraded suspension
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Upgraded interior lighting
• Three-zone manual temperature control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Removable second-row captain's chairs
• In-floor storage bins
• Steering-wheel audio controls
• Satellite radio

A SafetyTec Group is optional, equipping both versions of the Voyager with:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Additionally, with LX trim, a Cold Weather Group installs:

• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
• Remote engine start system

A rear-seat entertainment system with a DVD player is also available for the Voyager LX.