2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager: Road Test
2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager ▼
- MSRP: $20,960 - $39,375
- Invoice: $19,689 - $35,874
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Our road test for the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager includes a full evaluation of the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager help you decide if a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
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 Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Test 2WD 3.8-liter V6 Town & Country averaged 15 mpg in mostly city driving; an AWD version averaged 19.5 with lots of highway miles. 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 Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 5.5 |
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 Value, 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 ABS is an advantage that should be offered on all models.
QUIETNESS
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
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 Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.1 |
Generally clear and handy, but front cupholders block access to in-dash CD changer. Town & Country's available "3-zone" climate system allows independent control of driver, front-passenger, and rear-seat settings.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Roomy and comfortable, with fine driver positioning. Tilt steering wheel standard on Town & Country, available on Voyager. Adjustable pedals allow shorter drivers to sit further from the steering-wheel airbag. Town & Country has available leather upholstery.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 |
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. Rear audio and DVD video with wireless headphones are attractive features. So is manual override that allows powered side doors to be quickly closed or opened by hand.
CARGO ROOM
| Voyager LX Value, 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. Town & Country's available power liftgate (shared with Grand Caravan) is useful and reverses direction at slightest obstacle.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 5.9 |
Dodge Caravan offers both body lengths and most available features of the Voyager/Town & Country for the same price or less, earning it our Best Buy rating. But these Chryslers are virtual clones of the Caravan, with the biggest differences being grille appearance and nameplate prestige.
Total Score
| Voyager LX Value, 4 cyl | Town & Country LXi, 3.3 V6 | Town & Country Limited AWD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 65 | 68 | 57.1 |
Total Score: 54
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