2008 Chrysler Town & Country Review
Redesigned for 2008.
2008 Town & Country Review Summary & Specifications
The Chrysler Town & Country, and its sibling, the Dodge Grand Caravan, are the most family friendly minivans on the market, if not the best driving. The many unique and handy seating and storage options make them worth a look. Drivers hoping for a carlike ride, sporty handling, or state-of-the-art engines will be best served by the Japanese competitors. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Town & Country LX ($22,460); Touring ($27,700); Limited ($35,670) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 175-hp 3.3-liter V6; 197-hp 3.8-liter V6; 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor; ABS with brake assist, traction control, electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist, rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Windsor, Ontario, Canada; St. Louis, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22460 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Town & Country Limited ($35,670) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; cruise control; tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls; interior air filter; power adjustable pedals; memory for the driver seat, mirrors, and pedals; tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; front bucket seats, eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment; eight-way power passenger seat; front center console; second-row stowable bucket seats; removable second-row center console; third-row stowable split folding bench seat; heated first- and second-row seats; power front and rear windows; power heated exterior mirrors; power door locks; remote keyless entry; power sliding rear doors; power rear liftgate; trip computer; removable sliding front console; overhead storage bins; universal garage door; automatic headlights; fog lights; roof rack; 10-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, MyGIG Multimedia Entertainment System with 20-gigabyte hard drive; Sirius satellite radio; rear obstacle detection; remote engine starting; conversation mirror; auto-dimming driver's side and rearview mirrors; outside-temperature indicator; compass; second- and third-row sunshades; xenon headlights; P225/65R17 tires on chromed aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge | 730 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Entertainment Group 3 ($2,020) with two rear DVD players, two screens and Sirius Backseat TV; MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System ($1,300) with navigation system, rearview camera, UConnect hands-free cell phone link; sunroof ($895); power-folding third-row seat ($595) |
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| Price as Tested | 41210 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 251 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 259 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.5/78.7/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/57.6/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/64.8/36.3 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/48.7/31.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 140.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3600 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs over shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | twist beam axle with coil springs, track bar, shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4621 |
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| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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