Plymouth Voyager History
Plymouth's version of the segment-defining minivan (1984–2000) — a front-drive, garageable people-mover that created the modern minivan class.
Photo: “1984 Plymouth Voyager LE (31628574742).jpg” by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
History
Launched for 1984 alongside the Dodge Caravan, the Voyager (on Chrysler's front-drive S platform) was one of the vehicles that created the modern minivan — low-floor, garageable, and car-like to drive, unlike the truck-based vans before it. It was an instant success and a defining Chrysler product. (Plymouth had earlier used 'Voyager' on a full-size van from 1974 to 1983.)
The long-wheelbase Grand Voyager arrived for 1987, adding rear seat and cargo space. Across three generations (1984–1990, 1991–1995, 1996–2000) the Voyager remained a sales pillar.
When Plymouth was discontinued, the Voyager nameplate moved to Chrysler for 2001–2003, ending the Plymouth-badged run with the brand after the 2000 model year.
Generations
First generation · S platform
Photo: “1984 Plymouth Voyager LE (31628574742).jpg” by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
The original front-drive minivan; the extended Grand Voyager joined for 1987.
1984 Photo: “1984 Plymouth Voyager LE (31628574742).jpg” by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
1985 Photo: “1985 Plymouth Voyager LWB front.jpg” by Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
1990 Photo: “Plymouth Voyager LE 1990.jpg” by Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Second generation · AS platform
Rounded restyle with available all-wheel drive and a driver airbag.
1994 Photo: “1994 Plymouth Voyager in Radiant Red Metallic, front right, 05-16-2022.jpg” by Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0
1995 Photo: “1995 Plymouth Voyager SE in Flame Red, Front Right, 03-20-2023.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Third generation · NS platform
The acclaimed 'cab-forward' redesign that introduced a driver-side sliding door; the final Plymouth Voyager.
1999 Photo: “1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE front 4.6.18.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Body styles
- Minivan
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