The luxury minivan segment is blossoming in Asia with Voyah, Dongfeng’s luxury arm, presenting a brand new and fully electric model called the Dreamer. Voyah’s second model made its premiere at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show with a market launch expected in 2022.
Voyah Dreamer is a minivan or MPV, as it’s known in Europe. It has large sliding doors and glass surfaces. Chrome accents give the vehicle a luxurious feel. Similar to the Lexus LM, the front end is dominated by a massive grille that strongly reminds us of those exaggerated BMW kidney grilles in hilarious memes that have been making the internet rounds. Apparently, no one seems to have gotten the memo that we were only kidding – BMW itself, included, judging by the upcoming XM Concept.
The rear end of the Dreamer is flat, but comes with a spoiler and horizontally mounted LED taillights. A sporty bumper completes the package.
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It measures 5,315mm (209.3inches) in length, 1,980mm (78inches) wide and 1,810mm (71.3inches) high, with a wheelbase measuring 3,200mm (126inches). It is larger than both the Lexus LM (above) and Buick GL8 Avenir (3,200 mm).
In terms of technology, the Dreamer has nothing in common with the 12 minivans listed on Dongfeng’s global website. Instead, it sits on the newer Electric Smart Secure Architecture (ESSA) which is shared with the Voyah Free SUV. As its SUV brother, the MPV is available in both PHEV or BEV options.
Voyah didn’t provide details on the Dreamer’s specs, but the mechanically related Free is fitted with an 88kWh battery and dual electric motors producing 684 hp (510 kW / 693 PS) of power and 1,040 Nm (767 lb-ft) of torque in the fully electric AWD flagship variant. This configuration – if confirmed – would make the Dreamer a true sleeper, and one of the fastest MPVs on sale.
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This interior was inspired by high-end sedans. It features a digital dashboard with full width and a 2+2 layout that allows for impressive legroom. Each seat has individual heating, ventilation and massaging functions. Rear passengers can also control the function via a touchscreen. There is an integrated panel that controls the HVAC and has speakers.
Blue and white are combined with glossy black accents and gold, which seem excessive in combination with the teal ambient lighting. The cabin is lit by the huge windows and panoramic sunroof that allow for plenty of natural light during the day.
After the Free SUV, the Dreamer is now available in China beginning in 2022. The next step for Voyah will be a fully electric sedan previewed by the iLand concept last year, that is expected to arrive by 2023.
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