2009 Chrysler Town & Country: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country receives new safety features and other minor updates after its redesign for 2008. Town & Country is built from the same design as the Dodge Grand Caravan but differs in trim and pricing. LX, Touring, and top-line Limited models are offered. The LX has a 3.3-liter V6 and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Touring has a 3.8-liter V6. The Limited uses a 4.0-liter V6, which is optional on the Touring as well. Touring and Limited models have a 6-speed automatic. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows. Newly available on Touring and Limited are a blind-spot alert system and a feature Chrysler calls "Rear Cross Path." This system activates when the transmission is in reverse, and detects any traffic moving towards the vehicle. The standard seating arrangement is Chrysler's Stow 'n Go system, which has 2nd- and 3rd-row seats that fold flush into the floor. The optional Flexible Seating Group includes Chrysler's Swivel 'n Go seating. This arrangement has 2nd-row seats that rotate to face rearward, a removable table that fits between the 2nd and 3rd rows, and a flush-folding 3rd row. Options include a sunroof, DVD entertainment, and heated 1st- and 2nd-row seats. Also available is Chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a 30-gigabyte hard drive that can hold music or picture files, a wireless cell phone link, satellite radio, a navigation system with real-time traffic information, and a satellite TV system which broadcasts kid-friendly TV programming on the DVD entertainment screens.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.

Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.

New for 2009 is the Volkswagen Routan.