2006 Chrysler Town & Country Review (continued)
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Summary

Chrysler Town & Country is among the best in a field of great minivans. Its Stow 'n Go seating design makes it more versatile than the competition. This isn't the newest minivan on the market, but effective updates and attention detail allow it to stand its ground against stiff competition from Toyota and other manufacturers. The Town & Country is roomy, comfortable, practical, powerful and nimble. Order the Limited model and you can add the word luxurious to that list.

New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Southern California.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Chrysler Town & Country ($20,925); LX ($25,275); Touring ($27,755); Limited ($35,630)
Engines:	3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual front multistage air bags, with driver's side inflatable knee blocker, height-adjustable outboard seatbelts in front and second rows, front-seatbelt pretensioners and retractors, child-seat anchors in second and third rows, tire pressure monitor
Saftey Equipment (optional):	side-curtain air bags, ABS, low-speed traction control
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Windsor, Ontario; St. Louis, Missouri

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Chrysler Town & Country Limited ($35,630)
Standard Equipment:	three-zone automatic climate control with air filtering; leather-trimmed upholstery; heated seats; Stow 'n Go seating; power sliding driver- and passenger-side doors; power rear liftgate; GPS navigation system; AM/FM/CD audio with in-dash 6-CD/DVD changer and eight Infinity speakers; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; power adjustable pedals with memory; memory for radio, driver's seat and mirror; universal garage door opener; front-seat cargo convenience net; rear cargo nets; digital clock; cruise control; automatic on/off headlights; heated power mirrors; power door locks; power windows (w driver-side express down) and quarter vents; front dome, front map, liftgate, and cargo lights; remote keyless entry; tilt steering column; overhead rail system with three overhead storage bins; front and rear floormats; dual visor vanity mirrors; front and rear power outlets; power steering; 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels; front variable intermittent wipers; rear intermittent wiper/washer; security system
Options As Tested (MSRP):	rear-seat entertainment system ($990) includes 7-inch video screen, wireless headphones, remote control; UConnect hands-free communication ($275)
Destination Charge:	730
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	37625
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	205 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	240 @ 4000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/25
Wheelbase:	119.3
Length/width/height:	200.5/78.6/68.9
Track, f/r:	63.0/64.0
Turning circle:	39.4
Seating capacity:	7
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.6/57.2/40.6
Head/hip/leg room, m:	39.6/67.6/37.5
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.3/49.0/33.8
Cargo volume:	160.7
Payload:
Towing capacity:	2000
Suspension, f:	independent, ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers, asymmetric lower arms, coil springs, link-type anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	tubular axle, track bar, monoleaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
Ground clearance:	5.5
Curb weight:	4442
Tires:	215/65R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	20