As soon as I sat down and closed the door I could see that the designers really thought things through. Everything is readably visible, easy to reach and logical to use. The centre floor console includes a place for Kleenex, a cell phone, cassettes, CDs, all in a deep lockable storage bin complete with power outlet. It can also be moved, forward and back to fit neatly between the two centre quad seats. Overall this is a very nice vehicle, and when thinking practically makes a lot more sense than a big SUV. At just over $50,000 it's clearly at the top of the minivan snack bracket, but considering that it will do almost anything a full size sport utility will do, yet is easier to handle, park and lighter at the fuel pump, it's arguably a bargain. If big sport-ute buyers could ever get over the "I wouldn't be caught dead in a minivan" mindset, they would discover a very appealing alternative in the Chrysler Town & Country limited all-wheel-drive.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $50,615 - $51,270
- Body Type: 5-door minivan, unibody
- Layout: Front engine, FWD (opt AWD)
- Engine: 215 hp, 245 lb-ft, 3.8-L 12-valve, OHV V6
- Transmission: 4-spd auto, O/D
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min - max): 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Cargo Volume (seats removed): 4,754 L (167.9 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity: 907 kg (2,000 lb) - 1,724 kg (3,800 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 13.4 / 9.0 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Venture, Dodge Caravan, Ford Windstar, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Mazda MPV, Pontiac Montana, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen Eurovan
- Web Site: www.daimlerchrysler.ca
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