2012 Chrysler Town & Country

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Basic Specs

Base Price $29,995
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4652
City (MPG) 17
Hwy (MPG) 35
Horsepower 283@6400
Torque (lb-ft) 260@4400
Wheelbase 121.2
Length (in.) 202.8
Width (in.) 78.7
Height (in.) 67.9

One of the longest-running models in the minivan segment, Chrysler’s Town & Country offers a long list of standard luxury features in addition to a capacious, versatile and innovative interior. Though a dated platform means its driving manners aren’t as refined as those of some competitors, the Town & Country was recently updated with new exterior styling, much higher-quality interior materials and a new V6 with class-leading power.

For the latest refresh, Chrysler managed to impart a heightened look of elegance to the Town & Country’s exterior not by changing the overall shape, which stays the same, but instead by focusing on minor details like a more streamlined lower fascia and a new grille with more subtle chrome trim. Bigger changes take place inside, where the cheap plastics and uninspired design of the old model give way to a new cabin with an upscale look and feel thanks to a simpler dashboard design and strategically placed soft-touch materials.

What hasn’t changed for the latest model is the Town & Country's interior flexibility, which is largely due to Chrysler’s clever Stow ‘n Go feature. Standard on the second row seats and available as an option for the third row, Stow ‘n Go allows the seats to be easily folded into the floor, creating a flat loading space for cargo. Also standard are third-row “tailgate seats,” which flip backwards to create a rear-facing bench.

Seven passenger seating comes standard, while the second-row captain’s chairs can be swapped out for a bench seat to create room for eight.

Cargo space is rated at 33 cubic inches behind the third row seats; with the second and third rows folded, a substantial 143.8 cubic feet of cargo room becomes available.

Best-In-Class Power
For the latest model year, Chrysler replaced the Town & Country’s multiple engine options with a single motor. The new mill is the automaker’s ubiquitous 3.6-liter “Pentastar” V6, which boasts a healthy 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The engine sends power to the front wheels via six-speed automatic transmission and returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Although an option in years past, all-wheel-drive is no longer an available option on the Town & Country.

Trim Level Breakdown
The Town & Country is available in three trim levels (Touring, Touring L and Limited), each offering a large amount of standard luxury features.

The Touring is fitted as standard with leather upholstery, a rear-seat DVD player, triple-zone automatic climate control, power sliding doors and liftgate, power front seats, a Uconnect Media center with six speakers and a USB input jack, Sirius Satellite Radio, a rear backup camera and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

To those features, the Touring L adds remote start, chrome exterior mirrors with supplemental signals, automatic headlamps, second and third row window sun shades, a security alarm, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and the SafetyTec package, which is highlighted by Rear Cross Path and Blind-spot Monitoring systems.

The top-spec Limited trim brings a navigation system with real-time traffic updates, heated 1st and 2nd row seats, a heated steering wheel, a premium 506-watt sound system, luxury Nappa leather-trimmed seats, HID headlamps, dual rear DVD screens, a keyless enter ‘n go system and a Super Console storage system.

Occupant Safety
Standard safety features on the Town & Country include dual front and side airbags, 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags, traction and stability control systems and electronic brake-force distribution.

Key Competitors
Looking for a full-size minivan (if you'll pardon the oxymoron)? Alternatives to the Town & Country include the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Nissan Quest.

    • General
    • Body Style: Van
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 4652 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 202.8 in.
    • Width: 78.7 in.
    • Height: 67.9 in.
    • Wheelbase: 121.2 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 5.6 in.
    • Front Track: 65.6 in.
    • Rear Track: 64.8 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 56/44
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 7
    • Passenger Volume: 163.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 33.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 143.8 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: 54.0 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 40.7 in.
    • Head Room: 39.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 58.4 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: 51.1 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 36.5 in.
    • Head Room: 39.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 64.1 in.
    • Hip Room: 65.0 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: 32.7 in.
    • Head Room: 37.9 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 62.0 in.
    • Hip Room: 48.7 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.6L V6
    • Power: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm
    • Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
    • Wheels
    • Front: 17" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P225/65R17
    • Rear: 17" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P225/65R17
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 3600 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: TBD
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      Touring


      • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 w/+ 283 Horsepower and 25 hwy mpg+
      • 6-Speed AutoStick Transmission
      • 17-Inch Aluminum Wheels
      • Stow 'n Place™ Roof Rack+
      • Projector Style Fog Lamps
      • Power Sliding Doors and Liftgate
      • Media Center w/ 6.5-In. Touchscreen, 30GB Hard Drive, CD/DVD and WMA/MP3
      • Six Speakers
      • Leather-Trimmed Seats
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob

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      Touring - L


      • Includes Everything on Touring, Plus:
      • SafetyTecâ?¢ Package+
      • Automatic Headlamps
      • Chrome Exterior Mirrors w/ Supplemental Signals
      • Auto Dimming Exterior Driving Mirror
      • Anti-Lock 4 Wheel HD Disc Brakes
      • Second- and Third-Row Window Shades
      • Remote Start+
      • Security Alarm

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      Limited


      • Includes Everything on Touring - L, Plus:
      • 17-inch Polished/Painted Aluminum wheel
      • Heated Front & Second Row Seats
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • HID Headlamps
      • Luxury Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seats
      • Dual rear DVD screens with DVD player
      • 1-Year SIRIUS Travel Link Service+
      • 1-Year SIRIUS Real Time Traffic Service+
      • GPS Navigation Radio

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      Trailer Tow Group


      • Class II Receiver Hitch
      • Load Leveling and Height Control Suspension
      • Trailer Tow Wiring Harness

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      Engine Block Heater


      • 110V AC powered heater to warm the engine in cold temperatures, recommended for vehicles exposed to below zero temperatures.

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      17-inch x 6.5-inch Aluminum Wheels


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      16-inch x 6.5-inch Aluminum Wheels


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      Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD


      • Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-inch touch screen, 40GB hard drive with 28GB available, Album Artwork, Audio Jack. Uconnect™ Voice Command with Remote USB Port and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, available on select models.

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      Media Center 730N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD


      • Media Center 730N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV radio with 6.5-inch touch screen, GPS Navigation with Voice Command, 40GB hard drive with 20GB available, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic, Album Artwork, Uconnect Voice Command of Hands Free Phone, Music & Navigation, USB iPod Control, Audio Jack, Remote USB Port, Bluetooth Streaming Audio.
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Travel Link Service
      • 1-Year SiriusXM Traffic™ Service
      • 40 GB Hard Drive with 20 GB Available
      • 6.5-Inch Touch-Screen Display
      • Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
      • Every Uconnect Media Center radio is equipped with a 3.5 mm Audio Jack that lets you play music from any audio source (MP3 players, electronic book readers, etc.) through your car's speakers. Just connect a cable from your player's headphone jack to the Audio Jack.
      • GPS Navigation
      • ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
      • ParkView rear back up camera is designed to assist the driver in detecting obstacles out of their line of sight during maneuvers. Always check entire surroundings before backing up. ParkView is a registered trademark of Chrysler LLC.
      • SiriusXM Traffic / 1-Yr SiriusXM Traffic Service
      • Avoid the gridlock. Looking for more detailed traffic coverage? In addition to SiriusXM local Traffic & Weather channels, SiriusXM now offers SiriusXM Traffic. SiriusXM Traffic provides traffic data to vehicles over its nationwide satellite radio network. This includes updated traffic information on accidents, scheduled road closings, traffic flow and other traffic-related incidents. Since the service is integrated with the vehicle's Uconnect™ navigation system, SiriusXM Traffic can help drivers pick the fastest route based on real-time traffic conditions. One year of service to SiriusXM Traffic is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.
      • SiriusXM Travel Link™/1Yr Travel Link Subscription
      • In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk and 100% commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium infotainment services that work in conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast. Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules. Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. SIRIUS Radio U.S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR (with coverage limitations). Visit www.sirius.com/TravelLink for more information on SiriusXM Travel Link.
      • Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth
      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth -compatible phone.

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      Stain Repel Low-Back Bucket Seats


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      Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats


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      Light Graystone Seats


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      Uconnect Web by Mopar


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      SafetyTec


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