Car Statistics: Chrysler - Grand Voyager Series 07 (4 stars)

Styling (3 stars)

The Grand Voyager is no looker, but it stops short of being unattractive.

Handling (4 stars)

This is a big, heavy vehicle, but development time on UK roads has produced a vehicle that can be driven with confidence. Adequate roadholding, reasonable composure through corners, absorbent suspension and steering whose weighting provides fair feedback make this an easy vehicle to drive briskly.

Comfort (3 stars)

There's plentiful space in the first two rows, the middle chairs are better than average and the ride is comfortable, too. The front seats' back support isn't ideal, plus there's slightly too much general noise at speed and the diesel can be vocal, but cruising is adequately refined.

Quality (3 stars)

The Voyager's standard of finish is better this time, as is its interior appearance despite the average quality of some materials. Detail quality is not up to European and Japanese standards but it feels robust, and the mechanicals are tough.

Performance (3 stars)

The V6 diesel is not especially modern or potent, but now that it's hooked to a six-speed gearbox it pulls with adequate vigour at lower speeds. But the top three ratios are higher-geared, so you'll need kickdown quite often when laden. This is an adequate powertrain, but no more.

Roominess (5 stars)

Space is why you'll buy this MPV, and there is plenty of it. True, the rear row will be intimate for three, but room for the four up front is generous. and so is luggage space, even with all three rows erected, in part because there are deep underfloor wells that can be used if the seats aren't folded into them.

Costs (2 stars)

No car this big is going to be cheap to run, though it offers good value on a per-head basis. The diesel motor should be good for mid 20s consumption and servicing costs should be fair.

Value (4 stars)

The clever - and unique - stow-and-go three-row seating is standard, as are electric sliding side doors, six airbags, three-zone climate control and a six-speed automatic, while all three trim levels offer equipment advantages over the competition. Overall pricing is keen for a vehicle so spacious.

Stereo (4 stars)

Only a four-speaker stereo on the LX is poor, but there are better systems higher up the range, and scope to optionally fit a versatile infotainment system and two drop-down DVD screens, which can play individual programmes, earn the Voyager four stars.