2012 Chrysler Town and Country

Although 2012 Chrysler Town & Country boasts a strong engine, confident handling as well as a well-trimmed cabin, still it trails competition regarding refinement. For 2012, the Chrysler Town & Country gets more standard equipment, as leather seating and a rear-seat entertainment system now can occur all trim levels.

Though early mostly a twin of that Dodge Grand Caravan cousin, the location & Country has some unique styling features plus a more upscale cabin to put it in addition to its more established relative. The T&C is definitely often known as one of the more satisfying minivans they are driving, and last year’s major hardware improvements (more power and a recalibrated suspension) make piloting the modern Town & Country a more enjoyable experience. Comfortable seats as well as a generous roster of practical and luxury features make Chrysler’s minivan suitable for most anything from going for a trio of couples out to dinner to finding a dinning table home on the furniture store.

However the Town & Country isn’t the only minivan chasing buyers who want every one of the trimmings of the touring sedan together with versatile cargo-carrying capacity of their spacious people mover. Top trim amount recently redesigned Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna may also be pretty plush and take advantage of more refined powertrains. Even so the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country’s mixture of pleasant driving dynamics, strong performance, comfortable ride and available upscale features allow it to become value consideration.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Minivan

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan emerges in three trim levels: Touring, Touring-L and Limited.

The entry-level Touring model is sold with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, a roof rack, power sliding doors, an electric tailgate and rear parking sensors. Inside you will discover air-conditioning, leather upholstery, an electricity driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, Stow ‘n Go second-row seats, cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, full power accessories (including second-row power windows and third-row power vents), a conversation mirror, a back-up camera, a leather-wrapped tire and also a 115-volt AC power outlet. Electronic features incorporate a rear-seat entertainment center (second-row screen), Bluetooth, a pc usb port plus a six-speaker CD sound system which has a 6.5-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and digital music storage.

Moving up to the Touring-L model gets you 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, auto-dimming outside mirrors, remote ignition, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats and second- and third-row window shades. The top-of-the-line Limited model adds xenon headlights, keyless ignition/entry, upgraded leather upholstery, a heated tyre, heated second-row seats, Bluetooth, a navigation system, a different third-row screen for your entertainment system plus a nine-speaker premium audio system.

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is powered by way of a 3.6-liter V6 engine that pumps out 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The engine drives the front wheels using a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated gas mileage is 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is sold with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, active front head restraints, full-length side curtain airbags, front seat side-impact airbags plus a driver knee airbag. A blind-spot monitor and a rear cross-path detection system may also be standard. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, this town & Country earned the highest score of “Good” because agency’s frontal offset and side impact tests.

Unlike other minivans that require the awkward elimination of the middle-row seats to attain maximum cargo capacity, the Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seats fold flat in the floor. Operating these surprisingly comfortable seats is very simple, as just a quick tug of an strap and several gentle yanks are necessary to cause them to disappear into the floor.

The third-row seats can also be comfortable, but headroom may be tight for taller folks, while shorter folks might find the aggressive tilt on the seat cushion comparable to using a dentist’s chair. The 60/40-split third-row seat can be had using a slick power-folding option and may be flipped backwards to build comfortable seating for tailgate parties plus the kids’ soccer games.

Wonderful three rows of seats used, the city & Country offers a healthy 33 cubic feet of cargo room. Folding along the second- and third-row seats results in a flat load floor which has a competitive 143.8 cubic feet of space.

The muscular engine and confident handling on winding roads have the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country a contender. But segment leaders like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna still offer more refinement. The Chrysler’s engine, while powerful, sounds and feels rougher, and there is a bizarre whistling noise under deceleration. The six-speed automatic transmission does an admirable job of keeping turn on tap, but gearchanges can sometimes be jarring. The steering effort is slightly heavier along with the suspension is less compliant at the same time.