Chrysler Valiant (VG)
The Chrysler Valiant is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1970 to 1971. It was the eighth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.
Overview
The Valiant VG was a mildly facelifted version of the Valiant VF with a restyled front grille and rectangular headlights. Sedans were also given restyled horizontal taillights.Chrysler Australia continued to a produce a station wagon in the VG range, marketed as the "Safari Wagon."
Rear end styling on the utility remained virtually the same for the third consecutive model series.
From the A-pillar back, the two-door hardtop remained the same as the VF Valiant/U.S Dodge Dart.
The VG range featured a newly introduced Australian built "Hemi" six cylinder engine which was claimed by Chrysler to be the most advanced engine of its kind in the world.
Model range
The Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.- Valiant sedan
- Valiant hardtop
- Valiant Safari wagon
- Valiant Pacer sedan
- Valiant Pacer hardtop
- Valiant Regal sedan
- Valiant Regal hardtop
- Valiant Regal Safari wagon
- Valiant Regal 770 sedan
- Valiant Regal 770 hardtop
- Valiant Wayfarer utility
Dodge utility
A heavy duty variant of the utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.Chrysler VIP
A long wheelbase variant of the VG Valiant was also offered as the Chrysler VIP.Engines and transmissions
Four engines were offered.The "Hemi" was added to the lineup early in 1971, replacing the "Slant 6".
Two transmissions were available.
- Three speed manual
- Three speed automatic
Production and replacement