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Chrysler’s new large MPV replaces an old model that was a firm favourite in this class, especially amongst celebrity chauffeurs and prime ministers. There won’t be a plain ‘Voyager’ anymore – that’s to be replaced by the forthcoming Dodge Journey, leaving the seven-seat Grand at the top of the range.

The excellent Stow ‘n Go seating arrangement is carried over, which means no carting about heavy seats in your driveway; rows two and three simply fold away into the...Read the full article

AutoCar recommends a Grand Voyager? Are you kidding? Ok, it's versatile and the whole stow 'n' go thing is of passing interest. But even the Yank mags berate this van's ride and handling, it's outrageously dull and instantly dated looks, and average performance. When did practicality mean zero style?

I think this review is dishonest and disingenuous, particularly as Chrysler is currently knee-deep in car trouble. There should have been some brief discussion of this car in Chrysler's current context, perhaps linking terminally unsexy cars and vans with declining sales.

Aren't these things the vehicle of choice for celebs?  I suppose it is one of the only van-like MPVs that can be tarted up sufficiently with 22 inch rims and has the all important sliding door, so that the WAGs in their short skirts can get in and out with a modicum of decency.... though they don't seem to manage it!