The 1996 redesign included a retuned suspension, so the Town & Country handles much more like a sedan than the minivans of yore. Plus, the substantial torsional rigidity means the vehicle feels firmly planted. That's
definitely a benefit in the Town & Country, which, at 68.7 inches, still tends to lean a bit on freeway cloverleaf
ramps and during quick turns at medium to high speeds. Even when it leans, however, the Town & Country feels solidly
planted on terra firma.
Some of the credit, of course, goes to the power rack-and-pinion steering, which made the LXi just as
responsive during abrupt lane-change maneuvers. The smaller base-model SX will likely be even more light-footed.
Last year, designers improved the Town & Country's ride quietness. As a result, the Town & Country sounds
as quiet as many sedans.
The Town & Country offers two engine options--the 3.3-liter V6, which is standard on the SX and LX, and the
3.8-liter V6, which is optional on the SX and LX and comes standard on the LXi. A four-speed automatic
transmission is standard on the SX and LX. A four-speed automatic with all-wheel drive is optional on the
LX and LXi.