Manufacturer Chrysler Australia Layout FR layout | Also called Dodge utility | |
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Production 1970 to 1971
52,944 produced Assembly Tonsley Park, Australia Body style 4-door sedan
2-door hardtop
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe utility | ||
The Chrysler Valiant (VG) is an automobile which was produced in by Chrysler Australia from 1970 to 1971. It was the eighth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.
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Overview
The Valiant VG was a facelifted version of the Valiant VF with a restyled front grille and rectangular headlights. Sedans were also given new horizontal taillights. Rear end styling on the utility remained virtually the same for the third consecutive model series.
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 (VG) was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.
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 (VG).
Engines and transmissions
Four engines were offered.
The 215 cu in (3.5 L) "Hemi" was added to the lineup early in 1971, replacing the 225 cu in (3.7 L) "Slant 6".
Two transmissions were available.
Production and replacement
A total 52,944 of VG series Valiants were built prior to the replacement of the VG by the Valiant VH in June 1971.