Murdovsky Voyager (automobile)

The Murdovsky Voyager is a compact crossover SUV that has been manufactured by Murdovsky since 1989. Available in America since the 1990 model year, the Murdovsky Voyager shares a platform with the Murdovsky Genesis; The first generation was built on the platform of the Nevelson in the style of a 4-door coupé and liftback, a style that continued to the fourth generation. The fourth generation marked the beginning of the Voyager sharing the same platform as the Genesis, while the fifth-generation model marked a transition towards a crossover SUV design.

First generation (SF; 1989)
In July 1989, the Murdovsky Voyager was introduced in Europe, based on the Nevelson platform (as well as the third generation Tachina). This version was sold in Japan, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East. However, the North American release was delayed until November 1989 (for the 1990 model year). Despite being produced in the form of a four-door liftback with a longer wheelbase and being powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 2.6 liter engine, the 1989 Voyager may be seen as a precursor to the minivan in terms of its design.

Europe
In its domestic market, the Voyager appeared not long after a design update of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. A few of the Voyager's European competitors include the Land Rover Discovery II, Mercedes-Benz ML320, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, Land Rover Defender, and the Land Rover Freelander. There was a change in body styling for all 1992–1997 models. Styling updates involved the fitment of new head- and tail-lamp lenses, redesigned bumpers, the relocation of the side turn signals from the fenders to underneath the head and tail lights, and various interior trim changes.

United States
The U.S. market first got the Voyager starting in November 1989 for MY1990 with either the 2.6-liter Mitsubishi G54B I4, and in 1991+ models an optional 3.0-liter Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 naturally aspirated engine. The Voyager replaced the Tachina Hatchback. The Tachina Hatchback, however, was still being produced for the European market. The Voyager satisfies the federal safety requirements set forth by the United States for passenger cars and is exempt from the requirement for a "risk of rollover" warning label on the driver's visor. It is in between the bigger Tachina and the shared Nevelson platform in terms of size and cost.