2012 Lancia Grand Voyager Review

A true icon of the MPV class with 27 years on the road, and thirteen million copies sold in 120 countries around the world, the American model of "marriage" of Italian style, at the time, is an exclusive top-range MPV competently Mobile Chrysler to join forces with the Lance is driving pleasure, art, attention to detail and Italian design. The result is a Lancia Grand Voyager, Voyager, the best is always a continuation of the Lancia Phedra was to write a new page in the history of this class.

Style

Available in three trim levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum) and the two versions of the engine (a strong, Euro 5 3.6 283 HP engine and a lively 163 bhp 2.8 diesel engine, also Euro 5-compliant), Lancia Grand Voyager has announced a brand new front end is decorated with a grid with the Lancia logo, surrounded by front and rear fascias, headlamps with LED lights, headlights and large bumper with integrated fog. In addition to the typical sports pages to design wing, while the thin pillars with large windows provide excellent visibility. The car is equipped with rails and crossbars on the roof when the rear door has been renovated with modern and functional look to optimize access to the interior. Original rear spoiler to give the final touches to the new MPV.

 

The reference in the large MPV segment, Lancia Grand Voyager is 5.14 meters long, 1.99 m wide, 1.72 m high on a wheelbase approx. 3.1 meters. This impressive size is compensated with a spacious interior, refined, distinguished by high quality materials and attention to detail, features that have always been synonymous with Lancia. For example, depending on trim level, the model comes with cloth seats and fine quality Nappa leather.

In an ideal world, space is once again something that man can mold to fit your needs with a few simple and intuitive: Stow 'n Go � is the exclusive system that releases plenty of space for passengers and their baggage, without removing the seats. This innovative system configuration includes seats can be retracted into the floor panel in turn, with the greatest ease, the five comfortable seats in the second and third row in a large cargo area, suitable for all trips and requirements work. Moreover, if seats remain upright, practical compartments in the floor panel can be used for storage. And again with the maximum versatility in mind, the new car features sliding doors and tailgate (power) with a security system to detect the presence of obstacles in the closure (in this case, the doors are open again to prevent unfortunate accidents).

 

The on-board technology

Synonymous with uncompromising choice (for the driver, but also for those who are a pleasure to be a passenger), Lancia Grand Voyager has a sophisticated Uconnect Tunes � Radio/CD/DVD/MP3/WMA multimedia home entertainment system, USB port, AUX input, 30 GB hard drive, touch screen, and Bluetooth � ready UConnect � device with voice commands and microphone built into the rear view mirror. There is also a Parkview � rear camera input of obstacles when parking. Available on request UConnect � GPS, which adds satellite navigation with 2D and 3D bird eye view of the automatic pilot and progressive.

The experience of travel on the Lancia Grand Voyager is finished with a sound system with nine speakers and subwoofer amplifier 506 watts and an entertainment system with LCD screen reader double DVD for the passengers in the lines middle and rear. This special reproduction deviceenables two different backgrounds at the same time - chosen from many sources (radio, hard drive, AUX, USB, two RGB inputs and two DVD players) - two 9 "LCD screen with remote control and two-channel wireless headphones . In addition, adjustable LED lanterns, inspired by aircraft design, to direct the light only when necessary.

 

Engines

Design and comfort are not only the highlight of the trip Great Lancia. In fact, the model proposes two Euro 5 engines that improve compliance dimension of travel, engineering and performance combine to offer comfort. 2.8 CRD diesel engine with particulate filter animated series offers 163 hp and 360 Nm of torque, while maintaining low power consumption (8.4 l/100 km combined cycle), resulting in a long journey, while that CO2 emissions are 227 g / km.

 

The second engine is between 3.605 HP petrol, 6-cylinder 60 � V, which produces 283 hp. Exhilarating performance and fuel consumption of 12.3 l/100 km combined cycle. Please note that the 283 bhp 3.6 is connected to a 6-speed automatic with torque converter: this transfer is closer to the intermediate gears, limiting the engine speed changes in different reports, and ensures a more stable commitment suitable for all driving conditions.

Security

 

Lancia Grand Voyager is at the forefront when it comes to security features, as you can see the new generation front airbags (both multi-storey), bags of ice in the next three rows of seats and side airbags for chest and shoulders in the front row. Also available is a parking assistance system, with the option of integrating a "rear view camera" with a screen that shows an accurate picture of what's behind the vehicle when reversing.