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2012 Chrysler Town and Country

New for 2012, leather upholstery and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system are now standard on the Town and Country, and the cabin of the vehicle has new Sapphire Blue lighting. The Limited trim level features a leather and wood steering wheel.  The Chrysler Town and Country is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 283 horsepower.  The 2012 Town and Country also sits low and has a stiffened suspension to make the ride smooth and controlled.  Stow 'n Go seating with better second-row seats is standard. These seats tuck nicely into the floor, and when they're up, the floor bins offer storage space. The rear seats fold into a well behind them, allowing a perfectly flat, voluminous rear storage area. With the third row up storage well offers space for groceries and other small cargo. There are also many entertainment choices, including rear TV, two DVD players, a powerful stereo and iPod connectivity.

2012 Town and Country Design

Up front, the grille which is a chrome strip above the lower air intakes.  Along the sides, the Town & Country gets chrome moldings and available bright polished 17-inch wheels with a different design and painted pockets. At the rear, the glass has curvature, and there is a standard roof spoiler that aids aerodynamics. The rear also adds LED taillights, a bright metal step pad, and a chrome trim to strip echo the front end.  For 2012, Town & Country comes with a roof rack with crossbars that stow in place to aid aerodynamics when not in use.

Town and Country Model Lineup

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is available in three models, Touring, Touring L and Limited. All use a 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine that drives the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Town & Country Touring is well equipped with leather upholstery, air conditioning with three-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, cruise control, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, Stow 'n Go second-row bucket seats with underfloor storage, split-folding third-row seat, power-sliding side doors, power locks, power windows, power heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, power adjustable pedals, auto-dimming rearview mirror, conversation mirror, trip computer, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio with 12-month subscription, auxiliary audio input jack, 6.5-inch touchscreen, 30-gigabyte hard drive with music storage, power rear quarter windows, universal garage door opener, 115-volt power outlet, roof rack with stow-in-place crossbars, power rear liftgate, removable/rechargeable flashlight, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, automatic SmartBeam headlights, and P235/60R16 tires on alloy wheels.

Town & Country Touring L adds 8-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats, remote starting, second- and third-row manual sunshades, power folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming driver's side mirror, security alarm, and P225/65R17 tires.

Town & Country Limited is loaded with Nappa leather upholstery with suede inserts, Garman navigation system, 506-watt, 9-speaker audio system, USB port, keyless access and starting, HID headlights, UConnect hands-free phone, Bluetooth telephony, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming mirror with in-glass turn signals.

Option packages include a Trailer Tow Group  with heavy duty engine and transmission cooling, load-leveling rear suspension, and a trailer wiring harness; Mopar Exterior Appearance Group with body-color running boards, bright door sills, premium floor mats, and splash guards.

Standalone options include keyless access and starting, Garman navigation system, load-leveling rear suspension, remote starting with an alarm, second- and third-row sunshades with heated second-row seats, body-color running boards, Sirius Backseat TV, power-folding third-row seat and a sunroof.

Safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, front side airbags, active front head restraints, ABS with brake assist, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, and electronic stability control. It also adds rear park assist, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path, and a rearview camera.

Conclusions

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is quiet, powerful, controlled, nice looking and fuel efficient. This is why the Town & Country is still one of the most family friendly minivans on the market. Other pluses are the many unique and handy seating and storage features, and an impressive array of entertainment options. The Town & Country is the nicest and most luxurious vehicle in its class.  For more about the Chrysler Town and Country go to official Chrysler website.

Some information for this review was obtained on newcartestdrive.com