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2012 Chrysler Town and Country West Palm Beach

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Chrysler shuffles equipment around for 2012, most notably adding leather and a rear seat DVD entertainment system as standard equipment on the least expensive Touring model. New Sapphire Blue lighting bathes the cabin in an icy glow at night, and the Limited model now includes a wood-and-leather steering wheel. Three new paint colors are also available: True Blue, Crystal Blue, and Cashmere Pearl.  The Town & Country is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 that produces 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The Town & Country's only transmission option is a six-speed automatic.  The Town & Country is a great vehicle for families that need to haul kids and cargo on a regular basis.

Interior Features of the '12 Chrysler Town and Country

Safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, front side airbags, active front head restraints, ABS with brake assist, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, and electronic stability control. It also adds rear park assist, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path, and a rearview camera.  The dash loses its sharper edges and gets nicer graining. It has a more integrated, flowing look due to a more elegant design and the fact that the dash is made of fewer pieces. The door tops are now padded, and the materials have a richer look and feel.  The radio/entertainment/navigation system is set high on the center of the dash for easy access. With any of the three systems, the controls are easy to use.   The gearshift is easily accessed without taking up room as it is mounted between the radio and instrument panel.  The second-row bucket seats don't slide forward and back, but the back folds forward and the seat tips up to allow access to the third row, all with the pull of a lever. Open the bins and you can then push the seats into them using the same procedure.

Exterior Features of the '12 Chrysler Town and Country

The grille is attractive, taking on a corporate look.. Along the sides, the Town & Country has chrome moldings and available bright polished 17-inch wheels with a different design and painted pockets. At the rear, the glass has curvature, and there is a standard roof spoiler that aids aerodynamics. The rear also adds LED taillights, a new shape for the fascia, a bright metal step pad, and a chrome trim to strip echo the front end.

Driving Impressions of the '12 Chrysler Town and Country

On the road, the Town & Country cruises quieter than ever, thanks to the smooth  engine and sound-deadening measures.  The Blind Spot Monitoring system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in the van's blind spots and warns the driver via lights in the side mirrors or a driver-selectable chime.  The Rear Cross Path system is activated when the van is in reverse. It uses radar sensors to detect vehicles crossing behind the Town & Country and warns the driver with lights in the side mirrors and that same chime.

Model Lineup

The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is available in three models, Touring, Touring L and Limited. All use a 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine that drives the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Town & Country Touring is well equipped with cloth upholstery, air conditioning with three-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, cruise control, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, Stow 'n Go second-row bucket seats with underfloor storage, split-folding third-row seat, power-sliding side doors, power locks, power windows, power heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, power adjustable pedals, auto-dimming rearview mirror, conversation mirror, trip computer, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio with 12-month subscription, auxiliary audio input jack, 6.5-inch touchscreen, 30-gigabyte hard drive with music storage, power rear quarter windows, universal garage door opener, 115-volt power outlet, roof rack with stow-in-place crossbars, power rear liftgate, removable/rechargeable flashlight, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, automatic SmartBeam headlights, and P235/60R16 tires on alloy wheels.

Town & Country Touring L adds leather upholstery, 8-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats, remote starting, second- and third-row manual sunshades, power folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming driver's side mirror, security alarm, and P225/65R17 tires.

Town & Country Limited ($38,660) is loaded with Nappa leather upholstery with suede inserts, Garman navigation system, 506-watt, 9-speaker audio system, USB port, keyless access and starting, HID headlights, UConnect hands-free phone, Bluetooth telephony, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming mirror with in-glass turn signals.

Option packages include a Trailer Tow Group with heavy duty engine and transmission cooling, load-leveling rear suspension, and a trailer wiring harness; Mopar Exterior Appearance Group with body-color running boards, bright door sills, premium floor mats, and splash guards.

Standalone options include keyless access and starting, Garman navigation system, load-leveling rear suspension, remote starting with an alarm, second- and third-row sunshades with heated second-row seats, body-color running boards, Sirius Backseat TV, power-folding third-row seat and a sunroof.

Conclusions

It's quiet, powerful,  controlled, nice inside and fuel efficient. Yet the Town & Country is still one of the most family friendly minivans on the market. Other plusses are the many unique and handy seating and storage features, and an impressive array of entertainment options.  Overall, the Town & Country is of the the nicest and most luxurious on the road.

Some of the information for this review was obtained through newcartestdrive.com