2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager: Road Test
2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager ▼
- MSRP: $16,430 - $38,020
- Invoice: $15,566 - $34,668
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Our road test for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager help you decide if a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 3.8 |
Voyager needs the 3.3 V6; the 4 cyl lacks power for a vehicle this size. Similarly, Town & Country demands the muscle of the 3.8 V6.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
Test 3.8-liter V6 Town & Country averaged 15 mpg. Expect about the same with any V6 model. Base Voyager's overworked 4 cyl likely will offer only slightly better economy. All engines use regular fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 5.2 |
Comfortable Town & Country absorbs bumps better than most minivans and rides about as comfortably as a full-size car. Voyager's shorter wheelbase makes it jumpier, less-forgiving on bad pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.3 |
Both are carlike and friendly, though bigger wheels and tires give Town & Country a handling edge over Voyager. All have good steering feel, adequate brakes, but Town & Country's standard antilock 4-wheel discs are a big plus.
QUIETNESS
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 4.9 |
Town & Country is one of the quietest minivans; has minimal wind, road, and engine noise. Noise levels from all sources higher in Voyager.
CONTROLS
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Generally clear and handy, but front cupholders block access to in-dash CD changer. With no provision for integrated navigation system, add-on screen mounts atop dashboard. Town & Country "3-zone" climate system option allows independent control of driver, front-passenger, and rear-seat settings.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Roomy and comfortable. Tilt steering wheel standard on Town & Country, available on Voyager. Along with newly available adjustable pedals, driver gets excellent positioning. Town & Country has available leather seats.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 6.7 |
Town & Country has generous room in both rear rows. Voyager's shorter wheelbase results in just-adequate leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. Available movable center console enhances versatility. DVD rear video system and available rear-seat audio with wireless headphones are attractive features but are dealer-installed, not factory options.
CARGO ROOM
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 9.3 |
Voyager's shorter wheelbase means small cargo space with all seats in place. Third-row seats easy to remove, but less-convenient than stowable seat. Power side doors' manual-override is a plus. Town & Country's available power liftgate (shared with the Grand Caravan) is a useful minivan innovation and reverses direction at slightest obstacle.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 5.5 |
DaimlerChrysler's lineup is strong at the "shoulders" of the minivan market, with 62 percent of sales under $20,000, 37 percent over $30,000. That's testimony to the appeal of the entry-level Voyager and luxury Town & Country, which are fine values.
Total Score
| Voyager LX, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 66 | 68 | 55.6 |
Total Score: 54
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