Optimized ergonomics
Making access easier to the four bucket seats are four doors that open 90 degrees in opposite directions. The lack of B-pillars and the underfloor placement of the entire hybrid drivetrain also combine to offer free, unimpeded access to the cabin.
The dashboard is pretty much the exact opposite of what we're used to. A vast, leather-clad surface lies between the steering wheel and the huge, anti-glare instrument cluster at the base of the windshield. Small displays at each end show the real-time images captured by the sideview cameras, which replace traditional mirrors. A third camera in the back serves as a rearview mirror.
The driver looks at the gauges over the steering wheel and not through it. Consequently, your eyes spend less time moving up and down and you get used to the information more quickly.
The highly-supportive seats are designed to maximize comfort. Each one includes a small storage compartment underneath it. The controls for the power windows and heating/massage settings for the seats are located inside the adjustable armrests. Finally, the rear center console can hold up to six bottles of your favorite beverage -- and keep them cool/warm too. I guess the automaker's innovative Chill Zone is here to stay...
photo:Luc Gagné, Amyot Bachand, Chrysler
Making access easier to the four bucket seats are four doors that open 90 degrees in opposite directions. The lack of B-pillars and the underfloor placement of the entire hybrid drivetrain also combine to offer free, unimpeded access to the cabin.
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| The Chrysler ecoVoyager is a green vehicle motivated by an electric motor and a hydrogen fuel cell. |
The dashboard is pretty much the exact opposite of what we're used to. A vast, leather-clad surface lies between the steering wheel and the huge, anti-glare instrument cluster at the base of the windshield. Small displays at each end show the real-time images captured by the sideview cameras, which replace traditional mirrors. A third camera in the back serves as a rearview mirror.
The driver looks at the gauges over the steering wheel and not through it. Consequently, your eyes spend less time moving up and down and you get used to the information more quickly.
The highly-supportive seats are designed to maximize comfort. Each one includes a small storage compartment underneath it. The controls for the power windows and heating/massage settings for the seats are located inside the adjustable armrests. Finally, the rear center console can hold up to six bottles of your favorite beverage -- and keep them cool/warm too. I guess the automaker's innovative Chill Zone is here to stay...
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| The dashboard displays the vital data and the real-time images captured by three cameras replacing the traditional mirrors. |
photo:Luc Gagné, Amyot Bachand, Chrysler
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