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2010 Chrysler Town & Country
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Overview
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2010 Chrysler Town & Country Review
(3 Stars) Competent in a shrinking segment
Reviewed by Internet Auto Guide
Chrysler started the minivan craze with its 1984 Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. There was no Chrysler model until the plastic-wood-paneled Town & Country shortly after. The Town & Country was the luxury model until Chrysler broomed the Plymouth brand after 2001. Now it's the preferred model over the Dodge Grand Caravan, especially with older empty nest customers who have dominated the segment since families have migrated to crossover sport/utility vehicles.
The Chrysler still is an industry leader, competing with Toyota and Honda as most other competitors have abandoned the minivan configuration. Over the years, Chrysler has led the market with such innovations as a fold-flat third row seat, Stow 'N Go second row and/or Swivel 'N Go seats. DVD players have become almost commonplace.
Like the rest of the Chrysler lineup, the Town & Country benefits from a redesign for '11. Details were not forthcoming at press time. The minivan's update will include a major sheetmetal facelift, new and improved interiors, and better dynamics, including the new Pentastar V-6. ... Expand full summary 
The Range
- Bodystyle: 4-door minivan with sliding rear doors.
- Engines: 3.3L V-6, 3.5L V-6, 4.0L V-6.
- Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic.
- Models: LX, Touring, Limited.
What's New
Fiat management promises a sheetmetal refresh and better interior materials, fit and finish for '11. What was supposed to be a facelift could be as substantial as Ford's 2010 update of its Fusion midsize sedan.
Exterior
There are no sheetmetal changes to distinguish the '10 model from the '09. Compared with the competition, the Chrysler minivan has a very creased look, so the '11 model's corners may be smoothed out somewhat.
Interior
Buyers have a choice of Stow 'N Go or Swivel 'N Go seats, in which the second row flips around to face the third row, with a plastic table between them for family card games.
Performance & Handling
The Town & Country's three transverse-mounted V-6s are a 3.3-liter pushrod rated a four-cylinder-like 175 horsepower, a 3.8-liter pushrod rated 197 horsepower and an SOHC 4.0-liter rated 251 horsepower. Their replacement engine for '11 is the DOHC Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6. While we don't have horsepower ratings, in the '11 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a five-speed automatic, it's rated 280 horsepower.
Safety
Among its more than 40 safety features are advanced multi-stage airbags, supplemental side curtain airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a rear cross-path accident avoidance system, ParkSense rear park assist, ParkView back up camera and electronic stability control.
EPA Fuel Economy
- LX, 3.3L V-6, 4-speed automatic, FWD: 17/24 mpg.
- Touring, 3.8L V-6, 4-speed automatic, FWD: 16/23 mpg.
- Limited, 4.0L V-6, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 17/25 mpg.
You'll Like
- Capaciousness
- Seating flexibility
- Optional Sirius live TV
- 4.0-liter's six-speed automatic
You Won't Like
- Clumsy handling
- Interior plastics
- Fit and finish
- Crude, outdated V-6s
Sum Up
Competent in a shrinking segment
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Engine
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Resale Value
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3.8L 197hp
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$18,263
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3.8L 197hp
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$19,640
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3.8L 197hp
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$21,759
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4.0L 251hp
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$26,587
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