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The 2007 Chrysler Town & Country

The Town & Country shares a platform with the Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, and is Chrysler's statement in the minivan market.  Besides a new mix of colors, Chrysler's 2007 Town & Country minivan is identical to the 2006 model.  The Town & Country is practical, powerful, comfortable, and offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo.The best feature of the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is its innovative Stow 'n Go seating design.  With this design the rear seats easily fold down into the floor of the van.  When the seats are up, the under floor compartment serves as storage. The Dodge Caravan is the only other model that carries this option and this seating versatility alone gives the Town & Country an edge over competition.  

Driving the Town & Country

Despite increased competition in the minivan market over the past few years, Chrysler Town & Country continues to serve as benchmarks, and has set the minivan standard in ride comfort and driving ease. The 2007 Town & Country's light steering is appropriate and automatic-transmission shifts are prompt and easy. The Town & Country Limited delivers enough performance to impress on the highways.  Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control, which comes standard on the Limited, improve handling even more.  The 2007 Town and Country is easy to maneuver and park in crowded lots or on the street.  The Chrysler is quiet at high speeds. Heavy-duty brake rotors and calipers ensure strong braking performance, plus durability.

Design

For 2007, the new colors are Cognac Crystal Pearl, Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Modern Blue Pearl Coat.  The 2007 Chrysler Town and Country has a raked windshield, rising roofline and beltline, and fast D-pillars framing canted rear windows that help it with aerodynamics. Pronounced wheel arches complement sharp character lines that flank the integrated grille. Huge taillights feature clear red lenses and jewel-like reflectors.  Touring and Limited minivans get a roof rack and 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels, while other versions ride on 15-inch steel wheels. 

Inside the Town and Country

The cabin of the Chrysler Town & Country is a comfortable place for all seven passengers. Seat belt anchors are height-adjustable in the front and middle rows for improved comfort and safety.  The cabin comes equipped with a tilting steering column, remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitor, 15-inch steel wheels and dual manual sliding doors. Upholstery is cloth and the second-row seat is a bench. The amazing Stow 'n Go system only comes in trims higher than the base trim.  With this design the seats folds flush with the floor, and opens up more than 160 cubic feet of cargo space. When the second-row seats are upright, two storage bins with integrated lids provide additional storage space. Cargo volume behind the rear seat is 15.3 cubic feet for standard-length models and 26.4 cubic feet for long-wheelbase minivans. The low load height also makes loading cargo easier.  Standard cargo net bags adjust to fit each storage bin. Folding and unfolding the seats is a quick three-step process. Pull one strap to drop the seatback, and then pull two other straps to tuck it into the floor, completely out of sight. Split-bench tailgate seating is made possible by flipping the third-row seat rearward.  The third-row seatbacks recline up to 39 degrees and feature 12 positions. Convenience features are all over the Town & Country cabin.  Three adjustable, removable bins fit into an overhead rail system, and one can hold an optional DVD entertainment system's screen.

Town & Country Lineup

The 2006 Chrysler Town & Country comes in four trim levels: base, LX, Touring, and Limited. All models come with a four-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is not available.

The base model comes equipped with air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, tilt steering column, remote keyless entry, four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, tire pressure monitor, 15-inch steel wheels and dual manual sliding doors. Upholstery is cloth. The Stow 'n Go seats are not included, however, and the second-row seat is a bench.

Most importantly with the LX, it comes with Stow 'n Go seating. Also standard are heated power mirrors, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS, and upgraded interior and exterior trim.

The Touring model is a Town & Country is a step ahead, with dual power sliding doors, a power liftgate, three-zone manual temperature control, six-speaker AM/FM/CD cassette audio, upgraded interior trim, eight-way power driver's seat, improved interior lighting, overhead console with trip computer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, universal garage door opener, roof rack, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and traction control.

It comes with leather-trimmed upholstery, heated seats, GPS navigation, automatic climate control with air filtering, 6CD/DVD changer with MP3 playback, a removable center console, fog lights, automatic headlamps, Park Assist, power adjustable pedals, and a memory function for the radio, driver's seat and mirrors.

Safety Features

Front Impact airbags are standard as are antilock brakes are standard. Optional side curtain airbags protect occupants in all three rows of seats. An inflatable knee blocker helps protect the driver. LATCH child-safety seat anchors are installed, and rear parking assist is optional.

Chrysler Power

Base and lower trims of the Town & Country are powered by a 3.3-liter V6 rated at 180 horsepower, while a more powerful 205 horsepower 3.8-liter V6 comes standard on more expensive trims. All trims come with a four-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.  Properly equipped, the 2007 Town and Country can tow up to 3800 pounds, enough for personal watercraft, an ATV, or a light trailer. 

For many families, the Town & Country has what it takes to satisfy their needs. It's available in standard-length base as well as extended-length LX, Touring and Limited models and it's Stow 'n Go systems set it apart from others in the way of convenience and storage.  For another view of the T & C, read Motortrend Magazine's review. It has an estimated fuel economy range of 26 mpg Hwy, and 19 mpg City.  Different trims offer a wide price range and options.  The Town & Country Limited packs a stronger engines and more safety features than its competitors.  The base model is even comparable to others. Despite the growing choice of minivans available, the Town & Country continues to be a popular choice. For more specifications, click here.