The Voyah Dreamer, first introduced at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show last November, is now available for sale in China labelled as the world’s quickest minivan. The Dreamer combines premium features with excellent practicality and great performance for the segment.
Dongfeng’s premium brand announced the detailed specs of the Dreamer which comes in both fully electric and range-extending hybrid forms. The EV has dual electric motors producing a combined 429 hp (320 kW / 435 PS) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). While those specs are very impressive for a family hauler, they are not as impressive as the Voyah Free SUV that produces 684 hp (510 kW / 693 PS) and 1,040 Nm (767 lb-ft) of torque and is based on the same platform.
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Still, with a power output of 429 hp, the EV variant of the Voyah Dreamer is currently the most powerful minivan money can buy. As for the range-extending option with the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and twin electric motors, it produces 389 hp (290 kW / 394 PS) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.9 seconds. In terms of electric range, the 2,625 kg (5,787 pounds) EV can travel up to 373 miles (600 km) between charges, while the 2,540 kg (5,600 pounds) range extender takes it up to 435 miles (700 km).
The design of the minivan is characterized by the massive grille covering the largest portion of the front end, a heavy dose of chrome accents all around the bodywork, full-LED lighting units, and low ground clearance. Measuring 5,315 mm (209.3 inches) long, 1,985 mm (78.1 inches) wide, and 1,820 mm (71.7 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 3,200 mm (126 inches), the Voyah Dreamer is larger than the Lexus LM and Buick GL8 Avenir ICE-powered rivals in the premium minivan segment.
Inside, the minivan comes in four- or seven-seater configurations. The latter has a 2+2+3 layout which means that the front two rows enjoy captain’s chairs while cargo space is still pretty adequate at 427 lt (15 cubic feet). Equipment is generous with three screens on the dashboard, heated and ventilated seats with massaging function, reclining footrests, vegan leather upholstery, electric sliding doors, a DYN Audio sound system, Level 2+ autonomous driving capability, 5G connectivity, and adaptive air suspension.
Pricing for the Voyah Dreamer in China ranges between ¥380,000-¥480,000 ($59,694-$75,403) for the seven-seater and starts from a steep ¥600,000 ($94,254) for the four-seater which is offering Maybach levels of luxury. The first deliveries of the minivan are scheduled for July 2022.
