With the introduction of the 2025 Voyager minivan, Chrysler resurrects an old nameplate to appeal to value-conscious family van buyers.
Chrysler keeps things simple with the new Voyager, which comes in a single LX trim level with a V6 engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD). With a starting price below $40,000 (excluding the destination charge), the 2025 Voyager is the thriftiest way to get into a new Chrysler minivan.
Chrysler says the new Voyager has “classic front and rear exterior styling," which means it looks like the Pacifica did several years ago before it received a styling update. Still, there’s no denying the family genes, as the van’s silhouette is essentially the same.
The automaker didn’t share many details about the Voyager’s exterior, except to say the minivan has automatic headlights and fog lights, as well as an acoustic laminated windshield. Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels are standard, and the Voyager is available in Red Hot, Diamond Black, and Bright White exterior colors.
Chrysler has long been a pioneer when it comes to functional minivan interiors. The new Voyager benefits from that ingenuity with its standard second- and third-row Stow ‘n Go seats that fold flat into the floor. When the seats are up, there’s room for seven passengers and more than 32 cubic feet of cargo.
Chrysler covers the seats in black artificial leather with light gray stitching. Drivers enjoy a heated steering wheel and an eight-way power seat with memory function, while front-seat passengers rough it with four-way manual adjustment. Both front seats are heated.
The van also features what Chrysler calls a Super Console that offers covered storage accessible to second-row passengers. Power-sliding rear doors and a power liftgate are standard, as are triple-zone climate controls and second-row sunshades. Parents will also appreciate the standard built-in vacuum cleaner.
Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to the new Voyager’s powertrain. Unlike the Pacifica, which is available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain and all-wheel drive, the Voyager comes exclusively with a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 engine and FWD. A nine-speed automatic transmission does the shifting. Power output is 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the same powertrain in the FWD, gas-powered 2025 Pacifica returns 22 mpg in combined driving.
Aimed at families on a budget, the new Chrysler Voyager minivan is decidedly not a technological tour de force. Still, it offers several modern tech features, including several advanced driver assistance systems. Standard items include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and rear parking sensors.
Purchasing a budget-friendly family van doesn’t necessarily mean forfeiting first-rate infotainment, as the new Voyager comes with the excellent Uconnect 5 system and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. System highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity with the ability to pair two smartphones simultaneously, and various connected services, including navigation, Amazon Alexa voice controls, SiriusXM Guardian Assistance, and SOS calls. Remote engine start and active noise cancellation are also standard.
Once a relatively burgeoning segment, minivans have seen their fortunes fade. Today, only a handful of models remain: the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, and Toyota Sienna.
While the new Voyager should add incremental sales to the Chrysler minivan line, it’s unlikely to dethrone the segment leaders any time soon. Still, with its no-frills, back-to-basics approach and attractive price, the new Voyager will likely appeal to traditional minivan buyers looking for affordable, family-friendly transportation.
Chrysler is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of September 25, 2024, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Jeff Youngs has 30 years of experience in the auto industry, including 19 years with JD Power in marketing and editorial management roles. He also spent nearly six years with General Motors as a media relations professional. More recently, as a freelance automotive journalist, his work has appeared on JDPower.com, CarGurus, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Autolist, and iSeeCars.
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