2007
Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is among the best in a field of great
minivans. It’s innovative Stow 'n Go seating design makes it
more versatile than the competition. The 2007 Town & Country is
roomy, comfortable, practical, and powerful. Chrysler’s minivan
combines the practical features of the Dodge Caravan with a
higher level of equipment and style; it is a luxurious minivan
with an innovative seating design that adds greatly to its
versatility. Besides a new mix of colors, Chrysler's 2007 Town &
Country minivan is identical to the 2006 model. The Town &
Country shares a platform with the Dodge Caravan and Grand
Caravan. Besides Stow ‘n Go, other innovative features include
an available media player that plays CDs, MP3s and DVDs.
Trims
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.
The LX is built on the same wheelbase as the upmarket Touring
and Limited, but is equipped similarly to the base model. It is
similar to the retired long-wheelbase Voyager. 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.
The flagship Town & Country Limited is in many ways a luxury
vehicle, and it is in many ways an excellent value. 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.
Handling
Chrysler has set the minivan standard in ride comfort and
driving ease. Despite increased competition, these models still
serve as benchmarks. 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. The ride is smooth and comfortable,
even on rough roads. 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. Wind noise was reduced in the 2007 by
using triple door seals, molded gaskets, a more aerodynamic roof
rack, and a spiraled antenna. The four-wheel disc brakes that
come on the long-wheelbase models stop them quickly and without
drama. Heavy-duty brake rotors and calipers ensure strong
braking performance, plus durability. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and
traction control, which comes standard on the Limited, improve
handling even more.
Safety
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.
Powertrain
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 boat.
Interior
The cabin of the Chrysler Town & Country is a comfortable place
for all seven passengers. The third row, unlike in most SUVs, is
spacious and easy to access. 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. That's substantially
more than in any sport-utility vehicle. When the second-row
seats are upright, two storage bins with integrated lids provide
additional storage space. 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. Very few seats fold perfectly flat and no one else
(except Dodge) has a second row that does this. Split-bench
tailgate seating is made possible by flipping the third-row seat
rearward. The second-row seats move fore and aft about four
inches, recline up to 40 degrees and have 13 positions. The
third-row seatbacks recline up to 39 degrees and feature 12
positions. Convenience features are all over the Town & Country
cabin. Storage bins and cargo nets assist with carrying
groceries. Three adjustable, removable bins fit into an overhead
rail system, and one can hold an optional DVD entertainment
system's screen. 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.
Exterior
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. The rear end is designed to make Town &
Country look wider than and not as tall as it really is. Huge
taillights feature clear red lenses and jewel-like reflectors. A
black piece of trim below the rear bumper for the Park Assist
system that looks tacked on. A winged Chrysler badge spans the
full width of the grille, which has four horizontal chrome bars.
Sculpted headlights and round fog lamps are included. Touring
and Limited minivans get a roof rack and 16-inch cast-aluminum
wheels, while other versions ride on 15-inch steel wheels. For
2007, the new colors are Cognac Crystal Pearl, Marine Blue Pearl
Coat and Modern Blue Pearl Coat.
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.
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. The Town & Country stands as a desirable family
vehicle. It has an estimated fuel economy range of 26 mpg Hwy,
and 19 mpg City.
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