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VW-badged Voyager deal almost settled

Posted Nov 18th 2005 12:00PM by John Neff
German Auto Motor und Sport is reporting (via translation from the German Car Blog) that VW and DaimlerChrysler are close to finalizing their deal to produce a VW-badged Chrysler Voyager minivan. The announcement could come as soon the Detroit auto show in January. The new minivan would be built by Chrysler and sold exclusively in the U.S.

It's obvious that VW would like to cash in on the resurging minivan market, and this deal would be an efficient way to field a product quickly. We're not so sure, however, that a rebadged Voyager fits the German brand's image. We'll have to wait and see if VW manages to differentiate enough body panels and interior components to make us believe it's a VW, but we're guessing Chrysler's exclusive Stow-'N-Go seating played a major factor in the company's interest.

New 2011 Chrysler Town & Country: Exquisite Innovation Drives Families Safely to Their Destination

September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today released photos of the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan which offers consumers fresh, sophisticated, styling; a beautifully crafted interior, improved driving dynamics, a new powertrain, an abundance of standard safety features and innovative technology that keeps Walter P. Chrysler's legacy of engineering innovations alive and well.

The company that invented the modern minivan segment continues to set the standard with the latest generation Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Every 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan comes standard with SafetyTec™, a package of 40 standard safety and technology features, including Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection, which are only available on Chrysler Group minivans.

Improvements to ground-breaking innovations like the Stow 'n Go seating and storage system – which is still only offered by Chrysler Group – feature new, more comfortable seats and a one-touch fold down feature for easier access to the third row; unparalleled functionality including a new 'super' center console and technology that helps manage the rigors of family life continue to make the Chrysler Town & Country the best choice for families that want a vehicle with style, functionality and value.

Tech-savvy features including a dual dvd system that can play different media at the same time, SIRIUS Backseat TV™ which offers three channels of children's programming; and FLO TV featuring 20 channels of live programming – both of which are exclusive to Chrysler Group minivans; voice command functions for radio, iPod/mp3 players, phone, navigation and information and the SafetyTec bundle of standard safety features, keeps families safe, connected and entertained.

Powertrain improvements to the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country offer more horsepower and torque without sacrificing fuel economy. The new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is powered by the new Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, producing 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque while still achieving an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 17 miles per gallon (mpg) City and 25 mpg Highway (compared with the previous 3.8-liter and 3.3-liter V-6 engines, which produced 197 hp and 230 lb.-ft. of torque and 175 hp and 205 lb.-ft. of torque respectively).

Improvements to the driving dynamics, a new fuel economizer mode that helps maximize fuel economy and reductions in noise, vibration and harshness gives drivers a spirited driving experience that doesn't hurt the wallet.

Quality materials abound in the handsomely updated new interior for 2011. Updates include a new instrument panel and instrument cluster; new Chrysler Brand steering wheel with integrated controls that allow the driver to operate the radio, cruise control, hands-free phone and other vehicle functions while keeping their hands on the wheel; upgraded cloth and leather seating materials; new "soft touch" door trim and new heating and cooling control system.

The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan provides customers a beautifully inspired vehicle built with a craftsmanship, elegance and sophistication not found in other minivans. Each of the three available models is equipped with an exceptional level of standard content, and at a surprising value.

The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is built at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Windsor, Ontario, Canada and will arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter 2010.

Spremembe so v primerjavi z ostalimi modeli kar obsežne. Kar ni nujno dobro, meni je grši od starega.

The Originator is Back With an All-new Attitude - The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: New Heart, New Moves, New Soul

October 28, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge continues its product onslaught with the reveal of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, a minivan with the driving dynamics of a performance sedan – and a little bit of attitude.

Dodge believes that just because a driver needs the versatility of a minivan doesn't mean that the experience has to be boring. So engineers redesigned and retuned virtually every system in the new Grand Caravan's suspension. That major suspension overhaul, combined with a new V-6 engine that delivers best-in-class horsepower, gives Grand Caravan drivers a dynamic driving experience that other minivans in the segment just don't deliver. Get behind the wheel, and enjoy a driving experience once never thought possible in such a functional vehicle.

At the heart of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is an all-new powertrain. The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. This potent combination replaces all three of the previous minivan engines. Gone are the 3.3-liter, 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V-6 engines, all replaced with one high-tech, high-performing and highly responsive motor that hits the sweet spot between power and efficiency.

With the Pentastar engine, the new Grand Caravan delivers best-in-class horsepower (283 hp compared with 197 hp in the previous 3.8-liter V-6 engine) and more torque (260 lb.-ft. versus 230 lb.-ft.) without sacrificing fuel economy. It features a new driver-selectable Fuel Economizer Mode. With the flip of a switch, drivers can change the transmission shift schedule to maximize their fuel efficiency. In addition, a 12 millimeter lower ride height, new premium, lower-rolling resistance tires, a new spoiler and reduced brake caliper and rear bearing drag all contribute to Dodge Grand Caravan's excellent fuel economy.

Dodge has also redesigned the 2011 Grand Caravan to match its new attitude about driving. A new front fascia that sports the new Dodge signature "split crosshair" grille, a new hood, quad headlamps, all of which combine to give the face of the 2011 Grand Caravan a more aggressive look. A new, more sculpted rear fascia and liftgate, new rear "ring of fire" LED taillamps and new Dodge badging complete the look from front to back.

Owners will step inside to an all-new world-class interior for 2011. A modern, new one-piece instrument panel is more intuitive for the customer with improved ergonomics and larger, redesigned gauges. An available new "super" center console provides clever functionality and storage for the active commuter, as well easy driver/passenger access with a pass-through storage space for larger items, like a purse. Trim rings in the console glow an ambient blue-green color, which allows passengers to find the items they are looking for at night. The Grand Caravan also features more comfortable, larger Stow 'n Go seats with a new, easy to use one-touch fold down function. New, premium seating materials and new door trim are soft to the touch. A minivan-first heated steering wheel option and the best storage in the segment round out the improved interior.

Standard safety and security features include front seat mounted side air bags, a new driver side knee blocker air bag, supplemental three-row side-curtain air bags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring and remote keyless entry. The available Safety Sphere package of features includes ParkSense® rear park assist system, a rear back-up camera, blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection system, rain-sensitive wipers and automatic headlamps.

The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will be available in four configurations that fit almost any lifestyle: the Dodge Grand Caravan Express, Grand Caravan Mainstreet, Grand Caravan Crew, and arriving in spring 2011, the ultimate "Man Van," the Dodge Grand Caravan R/T. The R/T is where versatility meets performance and attitude. Uniquely designed both inside and out, the Dodge Grand Caravan R/T proves a driver doesn't have to give up a spirited driving experience or their identity when they have a family. The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T throws down the gauntlet for a whole new level of cool transportation for families on the go.

With sleek, athletic styling; smart, cutting-edge entertainment features; flexible seating and cool storage options; the reliability of a 100,000-mile warranty and models that fit specific lifestyles, the new Dodge Grand Caravan moves families where they need to go in a way that makes the journey of life easier.

The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will be built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will arrive in showrooms later this year.

Lignage je napisal/-a:Piše se tudi, da naj bi ta avto nadomestil Lancio Phedro. Glede na to da so na Bologna Motor Show postavili na Lancijin razstavni prostor Chryslerja Town&Country, Phedre pa ni bilo videti, bi te informacije znale biti resnične. Sicer so pa tako ali tako napovedali, da bodo Chryslerja in Lancio združili v eno.

carloabarth je napisal/-a:

Lignage je napisal/-a:

carloabarth je napisal/-a:

Me malo skrbi varnost teh Chryslerjev glede na to, da so v preteklosti na Euroncap-u doživeli polome. Da le ne bo navdušenje povsem zbledelo, ko bo na Euroncap dobil slabšo oceno od Phedre, če ga bodo testirali.

In upam, da so naredili tudi kaj na področju varnosti teh avtov in da se jim ne bo treba izogibati Euroncapa.

adamovc je napisal/-a:Kakšen polom? A si prebral zadnji NCAP test od Voyagerja ali si samo pogledal št. zvezdic?