Lancia Voyager is ready to take on the international market hoping to sell in Europe at least 11,000 units a year: a demanding target in the current financial climate, but nevertheless not impossible to achieve. In Europe we are talking about a starting price of €39,900 which, taking all the trims into consideration, can be quite inviting.

Lancia has introduced some innovations: it has modified the bumper’s design, the front grill, introduced some new LED lights and in terms of passenger compartment’s configuration, the Voyager is adopting a 2-2-3 module, the direct evolution of the 2-3-2 chosen for the Chrysler Grand Voyager. The body is characterised by numerous chrome elements and the optical groups’ design is also been reviewed: the final result is an eye-catching and flashy vehicle that won’t surely go unnoticed.

Talking about the engine, the four-cylinder 2.8 diesel (163 hp / 360 Nm) at first sight doesn’t seem enough considering that the Voyager weights 2.3 t, nevertheless it satisfies this vehicle’s needs. Be prepared for a regular drive though: the Voyager keeps a steady pace without any significant acceleration regardless of how hard we push the pedal. The six-speed automatic gearbox in our opinion feels a bit slow while the braking system is of remarkable good quality: responsive and sharp.

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An official press release from Lancia has revealed plans and first official pictures for the Voyager, the new large MPV that will replace the Phedra in Lancia’s fleet. The new model measures 5,21 meters in length with 3,1 meters of wheelbase, can accommodate up to 7 passengers and - as the name suggests - is clearly based on the Chrysler historic model with the same name.

Initially the Voyager will be available with two engines: a 2.8-litres 4-cylinder diesel (163 hp and 360 Nm) and Pentastar 3.6 V6 petrol (283 hp and 344Nm). The exclusive Gold version will feature leather-upholstered seats, heated steering wheel, 17″ alloy wheels, cruise control, electric tailgate and CD/MP3 audio system.

Average fuel consumption for the diesel version is 7,9 l/100 km with CO2 emission of 207 g/km, while the petrol version will have 10,8 l/100 km of average consumption, but 90% of its maximum torque value will be available between 1600 and 6400 rpm, making it an extremely flexible model. Both engine will come with 6-speed automatic transmission and torque converter.

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Saying “Lancia Voyager” is going to take some getting used to, especially for the US market but luckily they get to keep the original. The Voyager model rounds out Lancia’s offering at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show after the Flavia Cabrio, Thema and the updated versions of the Ypsilon and Delta.

The new Lancia Voyager is much like the Thema in terms of being a rebadged Chrysler, and the Italian brand can once again be thankful that the American lineup is providing some essential models to their range - talk about throwing a lifeline. With minimal changes to the design and interior finishes, the Voyager comes with the 3.6-litre V6 Pentastar engine with 287 hp, and a 2.8-litre diesel with 163 hp.

The diesel gets decent fuel economy figures, stated to be 7.9 l/100 km and and the petrol comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. On the inside we get standard Nappa leather seats, heated steering wheel, LED lights and Uconnect multimedia system. An optional nine-inch screen is available for the rear passengers.

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