1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager: Road Test

Updated: 11/23/08

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1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager 

  • Price Range:  $1,100 - $3,700
CG Rating

57

out of 100

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Our road test for the 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager is right for you.

Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation

Quieter and even more carlike than before, these minivans handle more like large sedans than vans. Steering is light and precise, and the suspension provides stable cornering with only modest body lean. The suspension easily irons out most smaller rough spots, and the ride is comfortable overall. Performance with the 3.3-liter engine is quite strong, even in the longer Grand Voyager--provided that it's not loaded down with people and cargo. Even then, passing power is sufficient, making that engine a wise all-around choice for those who carry heavy loads or a full complement of passengers. The 4-cylinder engine is too weak for a vehicle of this weight, though acceleration is adequate with the smallest (3.0-liter) V6. Fuel economy is about average for a minivan. Well-designed and roomy inside, Voyager got a new dashboard with larger gauges and revised controls--closer to the driver than before. Occupants ride on supportive chair-height seats, while bigger windows and a lower dashboard improved visibility. Front seat travel also has increased, as has middle-row head room. A wider body also gives extra shoulder and hip space. Entry/exit also is easier, thanks to door sills that are 1.4 inches lower.
Value for the Money
Basically, you can hardly beat a Voyager or its Dodge near-twin in the minivan league. Most families are likely to appreciate that extra sliding door, so it's worth looking for a Voyager that has that option.
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Expert Ratings Summary

Category Plymouth Voyager SE 3.3-liter Rating
Performance 4
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 6
Controls/Materials 6
Interior Room 6
Room/Comfort (rear) 6
Cargo Capacity 7
Value within Class 8
Total Score: 57

Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room, Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.

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