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2005 Chrysler Town & Country Preview

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Khatir Soltani
During the model's introduction, Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group stated, "With 20 years of minivan experience and more than 10 million sold, we will continue to enhance the minivan formula in order to attract even more

The term "limousine of minivans" is synonymous with Chrysler Group, with the 2005 Town & Country going forth as the most dramatic improvement in the segment since Chrysler invented it in 1983. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)
customers to the segment and keep minivan fans coming back for more." Zetsche continued, "At Chrysler Group, we take great pride in every single feature that we invent and every single minivan that we put on the road. Minivans are part of this company's DNA and synonymous with the Chrysler Group." The limousine of minivans is also synonymous with Chrysler Group, with the 2005 Town & Country going forth as the most dramatic improvement in the segment since Chrysler invented it in 1983. All hail the king.

Specifications:

  • Price Range (est MSRP): $45,000 - $55,000
  • Body Type: 5-door minivan, unibody
  • Layout: front engine, FWD
  • 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 (est min - max): 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Cargo Volume (est seats folded): 4,754 L (167.9 cu ft)
  • Towing Capacity (est): 907 kg (2,000 lb) - 1,724 kg (3,800 lbs)
  • Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 13.4 / 9.0 L/100 km
  • Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
  • Direct Competitors: Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Venture, Dodge Caravan, Ford Freestar, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Mazda MPV, Pontiac Montana, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Saturn Relay, Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen Eurovan
  • Web Site: www.chrysler.ca
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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