2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager

 Sporting the brand-new Chrysler badge revealed late last year, the 2011 Grand Voyager comes in for a raft of subtle but significant updates, including a number of styling tweaks and Chrysler's new Pentastar V6 petrol engine.

On the outside, the updated Grand Voyager gets Chrysler's new upmarket-looking family grille up front, along with a new front bumper and a revised bonnet design.

At the rear, there's a new bumper and subtly-tweaked taillights, while a new chrome-adorned tailgate rounds out the exterior updates.

The cabin has also come in for an overhaul, with an updated dash featuring a brand-new instrument panel, along with a new steering wheel and wheel-mounted controls. Materials are updated, too, with soft-touch plastics and new cloth and leather upholstery.

 Power for the 2011 Grand Voyager comes from the same four-cylinder engine as the outgoing model, along with Chrysler's new Pentastar V6, already driving the recently-launched 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (coming to Australia next year).

The 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 produces 209kW and 352Nm of torque and, with the Grand Voyager, is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. In Australia, the current Grand Voyager is powered by a 3.8 litre V6 producing a significantly lower 142kW and 305Nm of torque.

Other upgrades include revised suspension and handling, along with a fuel economiser designed to optimise fuel consumption.

2011 New Chrysler Nassau Concept

 According to U.S. sources the 2011 Chrysler Nassau will replace the Sebring as the next generation model (Chrysler Nassau concept cars pictured). The 2011 Chrysler Nassau will be the company's new mid-size sedan and will come on the market later this year. However, the 2011 Chrysler Nassau was not officially confirmed, nor denied for that matter. Although this name was used by the company for a 2007 concept cars , we should not expect the new 2011 Chrysler Nassau to look much like that concept.

 2011 New Chrysler Nassau Concept Cars

The Chrysler designers have been working on completely new interior for the 2011 Chrysler Nassau and Dodge Avenger. The exterior will look substantially different. The 2011 Chrysler Nassau will offer the choice of two engines - 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a V6 Pentastar unit produced at Chrysler Trenton South engine plant.

Chrysler’s Sebring was never really anywhere near its competitors as far as its performance were concerned, which is why Chrysler has decided to make a fresh start with the car. And they have begun by giving the car a new name – Nassau – which is slated to hit the market in the last quarter of 2010 when it will replace the current Sebring. 

The Nassau name plate was first seen on a concept car Chrysler had revealed in 2007. Chrysler also has a range of motorhomes available that are undergoing some modifications since earlier editions. Unlike the Sebring, motorhomes made by Chrysler are much larger and can accommodate more people in comfort. This type of vehicle is probably more suited to long distance travel and touring trips where motorhome hire is also an option for the vehicle.

 

 The Chrysler’s Sebring is not being seen in good light of late, something that can be attributed to the sedan relying heavily on fleet and rental fleet sales with the majority of the grouse coming from the car’s interior quality which many claim is way behind what its competitors have on offer. Chrysler is of the opinion that the name ‘Sebring’ does not carry enough brand equity nor has any positive history associated with it that would make retaining the name for their all-new sedan really worthwhile.

“Chrysler bought the Nassau name when they came out with the concept, so it makes sense they would use it,” said Jim Hall, a consultant at a firm that is into advising automakers on future vehicles.

Another Chrysler Group model scheduled for replacement in the next 12 months is the Dodge Avenger. While little has been revealed on the new model (or whether it too will get a new name), previous reports suggested it would debut on a rear-wheel-drive platform as a sportier alternative to the Sebring.
That’s not all for there will also be an all-new Dodge Avenger to join the Nassau and is slated for a 2011 release with both the cars donning new interiors that Chrysler claims will match up to the best. The exteriors of the vehicles too will be a lot different so as to make them stand out as fresh new vehicles.
The 2011 Chrysler Nassau will be launched later this year. And The 2011 Chrysler Nassau price will be announced at a later date.