- minivan 118,602
- Cloquet, MN
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- minivan 118,602 gasoline red automatic
2009 chrysler town & country review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. America's family friendly minivan. introductionchrysler redesigned the town & country minivan for 2008 and adds new safety technologies for 2009. With these seating arrangements, chrysler bills the town & country as the ultimate family friendly vehicle, and we agree. the 2009 chrysler town & country is offered with three v6 engines. The base engine, a 3. 3-liter v6, lacks power and isn't very fuel efficient. The 3. 8-liter v6 is adequate for around-town duty, but the best choice is the available 4. 0-liter v6. The town & country is a big vehicle, however, and it is not nimble. It is prone to body lean in turns and the ride can feel floaty at highway speeds. The honda odyssey and nissan quest are more car-like and sportier. on the other hand, the town & country's entertainment and seating options are the best in the class, matched only by the dodge grand caravan. The standard stow 'n go seating tucks the second-row seats nicely into the floor, and when those seats are up, the floor bins offer storage space. The second row turns to face the third row with a table in between. It helps keep the kids entertained with games of checkers, a place to draw, or any number of other possibilities. The dual screens allow different viewing options for kids that can't agree on what to watch. And for the adults up front, chrysler's uconnect hard-drive radio stores hundreds of songs. in addition to the new safety options, chrysler has updated the brake system for 2009 to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. New smartbeam headlights that dim automatically are available, and chrysler has added more equipment to the base model. The equipment shuffling has increased the base price considerably (almost $4000), so the town & country is no longer an inexpensive choice. overall, however, the 2009 town & country does what a minivan should. It is a great vehicle for families that need to haul kids and cargo on a regular basis. And the seating and entertainment options will prevent a lot of the fights that inevitably accompany road trips. The limited upgrades to a 251-hp 4. 0-liter v6 with the six-speed automatic. Also offered are chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite 1,300) with a rearview camera, chrysler's uconnect phone hands-free cell phone link and chysler's uconnect gps, which adds a navigation system with real-time traffic and voice activation to the uconnect tunes 30-gigabyte hard-drive radio. Three rear dvd entertainment systems are offered. The lx model is available with entertainment group 1 2,120), which has a single rear dvd screen, and also comes with sirius satellite radio, a rearview camera, and a 115-volt power outlet. Entertainment group 3 2,020) for the limited model has two rear video screens with two dvd players, plus sirius backseat tv. A trailer tow group 600) includes heavy-duty engine cooling, trailer wiring harness, and load-leveling rear air suspension. Stand-alone options include two integrated child seats 225) for the second row, a sunroof 895), a power-folding third-row seat 595), and sirius backseat tv 495). Several of the higher line standard features are also available for the lower line models. new for 2009 are chrysler's rear cross path and blind spot alert systems. Both are offered, along with uconnect phone, in a safety group for the limited 825). The short wheelbase body style was dropped with the 2008 redesign. Sizewise, the town & country's size is comparable to several competitors. The nissan quest, kia sedona, honda odyssey, and toyota sienna are all within two inches, plus or minus, in overall length. The roof is wide at the top, also contributing to the boxy look. the snout features a large grille heavily influenced by that of the chrysler sebring and pacifica. The body sides have a clean, simple design, as the last model's side strakes have been eliminated. The rear liftgate is available with power operation, which is handy, but the rear glass doesn't open separately, which isn't. Chrome accents on the front and rear fascias, door handles, belt molding, and mirrors lend an upscale appearance. interiorthe town & country's competitive advantage can be found on the inside. While ambiance and materials quality are not tops in the class, thoughtful features are. The chrysler town & country is brimming with them. first the mundane. Hard plastic dominates the dash and doors. The only padded surfaces are found on the captain's chairs' fold-down armrests, and they are an unimpressive looking rubberized material. The gauges are easy to spot and the various controls are clearly marked. the radio and/or uconnect tunes/gps system is set high on the center of the dash for easy access. With either system, the controls are easy to use, but those on the right side are a bit of a reach for the driver. The cd/dvd changer is also set low, making it a possible distraction to use while driving. The gearshift is mounted between the radio and the instrument panel. Both systems have a 30-gigabyte (up from 20 gigs last year) hard drive to hold music, pictures, and, with the navigation system, navigation map information. Both systems are capable of holding hundreds, and even thousands of songs. front-seat room and comfort are typical for a minivan. The front captain's chairs afford an upright driving position with an suv-like view of the road. There is plenty of head room, and leg room will only be lacking for the tallest drivers. A tilt steering wheel and available adjustable pe. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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