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2005 Chrysler Town & Country Review
New seating system best in class in convenience.
2005 Town & Country Review Summary & Specifications
Chrysler Town & Country is among the best in a field of great minivans. Its new Stow 'n Go seating design makes it more versatile than the competition. This isn't the newest minivan design, but effective updates and attention detail allow it to stand its ground against stiff competition from Toyota and other manufacturers.The Town & Country is roomy, comfortable, practical, powerful and nimble. Order the Limited model and you can add the word luxurious to that list.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Town & Country base ($20,330); LX ($24,770); Touring ($27,070); Limited ($35,070) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 3.3-liter ohv 12v V6; 3.8-liter ohv 12v V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual front multistage air bags, height-adjustable outboard seatbelts in front and second rows, front-seatbelt pretensioners and retractors, child-seat anchors in second and third rows |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact air bags, low-speed traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Windsor, Ontario; St. Louis, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20330 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Town & Country Limited ($35,070) |
| Standard Equipment | three-zone climate control with air filtering; leather-trimmed upholstery; heated seats; Stow 'n Go seating; power sliding driver- and passenger-side doors; power rear liftgate; GPS navigation system; AM/FM/CD audio with in-dash 6-CD/DVD changer and eight Infinity speakers; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; power adjustable pedals with memory; memory for radio, driver's seat and mirror; universal garage door opener; front-seat cargo convenience net; rear cargo nets; digital clock; cruise control; automatic on/off headlights; heated power mirrors; power door locks; power windows (w driver-side express down) and quarter vents; front dome, front map, liftgate, and cargo lights; remote keyless entry; tilt steering column; overhead rail system with three overhead storage bins; front and rear floormats; dual visor vanity mirrors; front and rear power outlets; power steering; 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels; front variable intermittent wipers; rear intermittent wiper/washer; security system |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | rear-seat video system ($990) includes 7-inch video screen, wireless headphones, remote control; UConnect hands-free communication ($275) |
| Destination Charge | 680 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 37015 |
| Horse Power | 215 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 245 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.5/78.6/68.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/57.2/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/67.6/37.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/49.0/36.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 160.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3800 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | beam axle |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4372 |
| Stock Tires | 215/65R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 |
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2005 Chrysler Town & Country
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