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Chrysler Town and Country
Chrysler Town & Country
Fuel Economy
12.2
L/100K
7.9
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring |
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|---|---|
| Fuel City | 12.2L/100K |
| Fuel Highway | 7.9L/100K |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Power | 187 KW 251 HP |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Engine | 4l |
| Drive Wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Road Test Review
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| The Town & Country is stylish, for a minivan. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The exterior lines of the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country are elegant and, rather than sloping to a close at the rear, have a more formal upright end cap at the hatch. The front end has an aggressively formal look to it and the wide-mouth grille almost appears to be grinning. There are plenty of bright, chrome-like accents everywhere, including the side mirrors with turn signals imbedded.
The slab sides have an upper accent line close to the window area to break up the sameness of the bodylines. The visage is especially nice in the bright silver metallic
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| It's long, for sure, and its profile upright and honestly functional. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Because the Town & Country is top of the line, it has all the bells and whistles. All 2009 T&C models have revamped brakes that seem willing to stop the 2,096-kilo (4,621-lb) vehicle, small isolation amendments to keep cabin noise to a minimum and, best of all, better fuel economy than last year’s model.
Chrysler also places rain-sensing windshield wipers on the Town & Country model for 2009, and uses “SmartBeam” headlights that automatically change both low- and high-beam brightness when needed.
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| A comfortable, accommodating ride after a long flight. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
At once I noticed one of the best options I have seen in quite a while: Chrysler’s “blind spot and cross path detection” system in the side mirrors, which shows a yellow triangle until another vehicle is no longer in its sights. It’s very helpful.
The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited has a starting price of $45,045, including destination fees (although at the time of writing a $5,500 Chrysler promotion cuts the price down to $39,545). I counted 11 extra cost items on the price tag (US vehicle), most of which a family that is looking for such an all-purpose vehicle of this nature might want. Let’s take a look:
Chrysler’s
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| Swivel 'n Go is ideal for families that take long road trips together. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
A tow-prep package includes appropriate wiring harness, load leveling and height control suspension, heavy-duty engine cooling and radiator, plus a heavy-duty transmission oil cooler for $700. Add to that an exterior appearance group by MOPAR, encompassing body colour running boards, bright doorsills, premium floor mats, and splashguards for $1,025.
The dual screen DVD entertainment system includes overhead 9-inch video screens for both second and third rows, an additional single disc DVD player, dual wireless headphones,
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| A Pixar moment in waiting... Chrysler makes one of the best and most user-friendly infotainment systems on the planet. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
There is a power folding third seat (controls accessed from behind) for $650, while in the US, Chrysler fits its innovative uconnect GPS system for $1,300 USD that allows internet access from the van and has iPod interface and handsfree phone service, and includes the auto-dim rearview mirror with microphone, together with Sirius traffic info for an entire year.
All of
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| Wireless for the road? Why not? Not only a family vehicle, but the ultimate mobile office. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
It’s also an excellent performer over the road with its 4.0L SOHC V6 sprouting 251hp at 6,000 rpm and 251 lb-ft of torque at a usable 4,100 rpm. The T&C gets off the line without apology and arms itself well for cut-and-thrust freeway operation.
The six-speed automatic transmission’s gearshift lever mounts high on the dash and includes manual mode. At 70 mph (112.6 km/h), the T&C cruises happily at 2,000 rpm and promises 120 mph (193.1 km/h) on the speedometer. Engine redline is 6,000 rpm, right at peak horsepower. Gauges are silver and black during the day and a nice, soothing aqua at night.
I counted 11
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| Stylish wheels and decent rubber frame discs all-round, ABS, traction and stability control. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited rides on Bridgestone P225/65R rubber mounted on twinned, polished seven-spoke 17-inch alloy rims. The ride is compliant but not mushy; you can feel the road beneath this people conveyor but it is never intrusive. There are side curtain airbags for all rows of seating with advanced multistage bags for front seat occupants.
The antilock brakes with electronic stability program are good enough to be an afterthought for this article; steering is light but on-point and handles the winding roads of my local Laguna Canyon without complaint. The turning circle is an excellent 11.6 meters (38 feet).
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| Storage space? If you do a lot of hauling, you might want to consider Chrysler's Stow n' Go seating solution. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
For the shorties among us, there are power adjustable pedals in the Town & Country that work in concert with the dual seat memories that need to be prompted at startup. High intensity discharge headlamps, fog lights and tire pressure monitoring system complete the list of amenities.
Chrysler’s EPA-certified efficiency ratings for the 2009 Town & Country Limited are 13.8/9.4 city/hwy from the 77.6L tank and regular fuel is okay. I averaged close to 11.7L/100km (20 mpg) during my short stint in this vehicle – we did just about 320 km (200 miles) and most of those were around town. I did pack the T&C heavily during a shopping trip and its 915L (32.3 cubic feet) - 3,964 litres (140 cubes) max - were more than adequate.
The Town & Country Limited I drove had close to 7,000 media miles (11,265 km) on it (that would be closer to 40,000 in “real people” miles or 64,370+km) and was tight and rattle-free.
While I don’t normally go for minivans – much less minivans loaded to the gills with options – I find myself becoming more and more amenable to the idea of one all-purpose vehicle like this. Chrysler continues to lead the way with its Town & Country Limited minivan – even if it isn’t “mini” anymore.
Interior
- Front seat: driver bucket
with 4 power adjustments
; details: power height
adj., power lumbar adj.
and power tilt adj.,
front seat: passenger
bucket - Third row seats:
split-folding, split
bench with seating for
three fold flat to floor - Power steering
- Ventilation system
- Air conditioning
- Remote control operation
of opening rear ΒΌ
windows - Front power windows with
2 express, rear power
windows - Height adjustable pedals
- Fuel consumption: city=
12.2 (L/100km); highway=
7.9 (L/100km); combined=
10.3 (L/100km); vehicle
range: 740 km / 460 miles - Audio Connectivity: AUX
jack - 6 speakers
- Remote audio controls:
steering wheel mounted - Cruise control
- Front and rear reading
lights - Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Clock
- Luxury trim: leather on
shifter, wood/woodgrain
on doors and
wood/woodgrain on
dashboard - Floor mats
- Load restraint: hooks
- Front seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-folding
captain's chairs with
seating for two ;
details: manual recline - Leather steering wheel ;
includes tilting
adjustment - Cupholders in front row,
rear seats and 3rd row
seats - Passenger seat and rear
seats secondary
ventilation controls - Electrochromic rear view
mirror - Fixed rear window with
defroster and
intermittent wiper - Compass
- Garage door opener
- Privacy glass on rear and
rear side - Seating: 7 seats
- Audio system with AM/FM
radio, CD player (reads
MP3) - 12V in front and rear
- Delayed/fade courtesy
lights - Illuminated driver and
passenger vanity mirror - Service interval
indicator - External temperature
- Trip computer: includes
average fuel consumption
and range for remaining
fuel - Floor covering: carpet in
passenger compartment and
carpet in load area - Driver and passenger 3rd
row windows - Seat upholstery: upgraded
cloth
Exterior
- Driver door mirror:
heated, chrome, power
adjustable with automatic
operation and indicator
lights, passenger door
mirror: heated, chrome,
power adjustable with
indicator lights - Spare wheel: spacesaver
with steel rim - Front fog lights
- Removable roof rails
- Windshield wipers with
variable intermittent
wipe - Doors: driver : front
hinged, power doors: rear
driver : sliding with
auxiliary door shut,
doors: passenger : front
hinged, power doors: rear
passenger : sliding with
auxiliary door shut - Pearl paint
Mechanical
- 110V power supply
- Transmission: 6-speed
automatic w/ manual mode
; incl. shifter on dash - Remote control
trunk/hatch release - Front-wheel drive
- Electronic traction
control (via ABS & engine
management) - Fuel system: multi-point
injection
- Independent front strut
suspension with
stabilizer bar and coil
springs, semi-independent
rear torsion beam
suspension with coil
springs - Powertrain type :
combustion - Power liftgate
- 3.160:1 axle ratio
- Emissions data: CO2:
4,930 kg/yr - Fuel: unleaded ( 87
octane)
Safety
- Stability control
- Brake assist system
- 4 disc brakes (2
ventilated) - Painted front and rear
bumpers - Headlights: halogen with
complex surface lens - Daytime running lights
- Remote keyless power
locks - 2 active height
adjustable head
restraints for front
seats, 2 height
adjustable head
restraints for rear
seats, 3 height
adjustable head
restraints for 3rd row
seats - 3-point height adjustable
rear seat belts for
driver and passenger
- Electronic brake
distribution - Low tire pressure
indicator - ABS
- Immobilizer
- Headlight control with
dusk sensor - All three rows protected
by side curtain airbag - Intelligent driver front
airbag, intelligent
passenger front airbag
with occupant sensors - 3-point height adjustable
front seat belts with
pre-tensioners for driver
and passenger - 3-point third row seat
belts for driver,
passenger and center
Dimensions
- Cargo capacity: rear seat
down (litres): 3,790, all
seats in place (litres):
920 and third row seats
removed (litres): 2,370 - Front and rear alloy
wheels: 16"x 6.5" ;
includes partial wheel
covers - Internal dimensions:
front headroom (mm):
1,011, rear headroom
(mm): 1,008, front hip
room (mm): 1,463, rear
hip room (mm): 1,647,
front leg room (mm):
1,032, rear leg room
(mm): 923, front shoulder
room (mm): 1,601 and rear
shoulder room (mm): 1,643 - Engine: 4.0L V 6 OHC (
10.3 :1 compression ratio
; 4 valves per cylinder) - Front and rear all-season
tires with black sidewall
: 225/ 65/ " S " rated
- Weights: gross vehicle
weight rating (kg):
3,175, curb weight (kg):
2,096, gross trailer
weight braked (kg): 816
and payload allowance
(kg): 1,079 - External dimensions:
overall length (mm):
5,143, overall width
(mm): 1,952, overall
height (mm): 1,750,
ground clearance (mm):
155, wheelbase (mm):
3,078, front track (mm):
1,663, rear track (mm):
1,645 and curb to curb
turning circle (mm):
11,920 - Cargo area dimensions:
width between arches
(mm): 1,246, height (mm):
1,172 and loading floor
height (mm): 620 - 76 litre fuel tank
- Power: 251 HP ( 187 kW) @
6,000 rpm; 259 ft lb of
torque ( 350 Nm) @ 4,100
rpm
Misc
- Coming home device
- Delivery/freight charge:
$ 1,400.00
- Charges: Air Conditioning
Tax $ 100.00 - SUV specifics approach
angle (degrees): 14.3 and
departure angle
(degrees): 18.7
(J003) Standard Metallic Paint
Metallic paint
Excludes: [J005] Standard Gloss Paint
(J005) Standard Gloss Paint
Gloss paint
Excludes: [J003] Standard Metallic Paint
(ASL) Heated Seat Group
Front seat: driver, passenger heated Rear seats: heated
(AHT) Trailer Tow Group
Heavy duty engine cooling system Auxiliary transmission cooler Trailer towing preparation Automatic rear suspension levelling
(MRL) Body Colour Running Boards
Body colour side platform step
(ALB) MOPAR Exterior Appearance Group
Front and rear mud flaps Carpet floor mats
(AGV) Flexible Seating Group
Rear seats: swivelling ; details: manual fore/aft Seating:
(WFW) 17"x 6.5" Aluminum Wheels
Front and rear alloy wheels: 17"x 6.5" Front and rear all-season tires with black sidewall : 215/ 60/ " T " rated
(RBZ) Media Center 430 CD/DVD/HDD Radio
MP3 player DVD Entertainment display screen located in front Rear camera parking distance sensors Audio Connectivity: USB Voice activating system includes radio Audio system ; includes RDS
Excludes: [AJB] Security Group And [RER] Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radio
(AFF) Luxury Group
Seat upholstery: leather Ventilation system with cabin filter Modular floor console Front seat: passenger with 4 power adjustments ; details: power height adj. and power tilt adj. Air conditioning with auto, three-zone fully automated climate control Low tire pressure indicator displays pressure Rear seats secondary ventilation controls
Excludes: [H7T1] Medium Pebble Beige/Cream Cloth And [H7DS] Medium Slate Gray/Light Shale Cloth
(AYY) Family Value Group
Side and 3rd row side manual blind Modular floor console If: [AFF] Luxury Group New Price 125.00:
(AAM) Premium Convenience Group
Overtaking sensor Rear radar parking distance sensors Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor Headlight control with auto highbeam
Excludes: [RER] Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radio
(CY4) 2nd Row Swiveling Buckets with Boosters
Rear seats: swivelling 2 integrated child safety seat in rear seats
(AJB) Security Group
Rear radar parking distance sensors Wireless connection: Bluetooth Anti-theft protection: remote control and peripheral Voice activating system includes phone Remote engine starter Overtaking sensor Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio Audio Connectivity: iPod
Excludes: [RBZ] Media Center 430 CD/DVD/HDD Radio
(RER) Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radio
HDD-integrated navigation system: full map and voice info with touch screen controls and off-road ability colour screen Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio MP3 player Rear camera parking distance sensors Electrochromic rear view mirror Entertainment display screen located in front DVD Audio Connectivity: USB and iPod, audio Connectivity: USB and iPod Voice activating system includes radio, phone and naviagtion system, voice activating system includes radio, phone and naviagtion system Wireless connection: Bluetooth If: [AFF] Luxury Group New Price 1550.00: If: [AJB] Security Group New Price 2100.00: If: [AFF] Luxury Group And [AJB] Security Group New Price 925.00: If: [AT2] Entertainment Group #2 New Price 925.00:
Excludes: [RBZ] Media Center 430 CD/DVD/HDD Radio And [AAM] Premium Convenience Group
(GWA) Power Sunroof
Power glass sunroof ; includes tilting function, sliding function, sunshade and one-touch opening Partial overhead console with covered storage Air conditioning with auto, three-zone fully automated climate control Rear seats secondary ventilation controls Ventilation system with cabin filter If: [AFF] Luxury Group New Price 1250.00:
(JRJ) Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Third row seats: power-folding
(AT2) Entertainment Group #2
Entertainment display screen located in single 3rd row middle and single rear middle DVD Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio Wireless connection: Bluetooth Voice activating system includes phone Audio Connectivity: iPod







