Town and Country is rumoured to be due for a revamp in
the next year or two but in the meantime, the 2005 Chrysler
Town & Country minivan is on the scene and it has some
upgrades in the form of a couple of stowaway seats. Other,
than that, Chrysler has kept the model the same, filling
the void that used to be filled by the Voyager with this
upscale family option. The range of trims and the sheer
capability of this minivan to meet many needs will ensure
its continued success.
Available Models
The 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is offered in 4 models:
the Base and LX, described here and the up-level trim models,
Touring and Limited, covered in a separate review.
Interior Features
Now that the Town & Country has stowaway seats, it has
even more room, and even the base models have a good selection
of standard interior amenity. Add some select optional extras,
if desired and the Town and Country will be a smart and
reliable purchase. Staring with the base, interior amenities
include A/C up front, cruise control, cloth upholstery on
front bucket, 2nd-row bench and 3rd-row folding bench seats,
power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless
entry, CD audio, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights,
an intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic-off headlights,
and more. This isn't bad for base trim.
Upgrade to the LX and you add stowable seats (they fold-flat
for convenient cargo capacity) throughout and heated power
mirrors. What's more, the majority of premium options are
no longer reserved for LX models and are available on Base
models as well. These include rear-seat video entertainment
system, particularly useful with kids on long, boring trips,
and many other electronic add-ons: UConnect hands free cellular,
satellite radio, the list goes on.
Exterior Features
A power liftgate and power operation for one or both sliding
side doors is an available option for the LX and Base models
but standards include rear privacy class, 215/70R15 tires
and wheel covers.
Performance
The front-wheel drive 2005 Town & Country Base and LX
models are equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 mated to a 4-speed
automatic transmission and generates 180 horsepower at 5000
rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. This powerful engine
manages a respectable 19/26 mpg (city/hwy) and can be enhanced
for towing by the addition of the optional trailer towing
prep group that significantly adds to capability with load-leveling
rear suspension, enhanced engine cooling capacity, heavy-duty
alternator and battery, and a trailer-wiring harness.
Safety and Security
All but the base model have antilock brakes. Standard features
for all models include driver and passenger multi-stage
airbags that inflate with force appropriate to the severity
of impact, the LATCH child seat system and an automatic
transaxle brake-park interlock. Curtain side airbags and
traction control are now options for both models.
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| Fast Stats
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| Seats |
7
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| MSRP
from |
$21,405
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| Engine |
3.3L V6
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3.8L V6
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| Horsepower |
180 @ 5000
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207 @ 5000
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| Transmission |
4-speed auto
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| MPG:
City/Hwy |
3.3L - 19/26
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3.8L - 18/26
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