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Chrysler 2012 Town & Country

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan builds on the dramatic, and well received, changes to the previous model year. Already infused with innovative technology, unparalleled functionality, classic design, and a long list of standard convenience and safety features, improvements in refinement, the 2012 Town, a real stand-Country in the minivan segment.

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is the ultimate realization of the American Dream , said Saad Chehab, Head, Brand Chrysler - Chrysler Group LLC. For those who have worked hard to make the best care for their families, and who understand that settle nothing to do with the settlement of a minivan has. By combining a world-class interior, best-in-class horsepower, lively dynamics and class-exclusive one-touch Stow n Go ® seating, Town & Country Imported from Detroit embodies the ethos - with style, comfort and performance - up to seven passengers.

Improvements for 2012 are standard leather seats and rear DVD for all models, new Sapphire Blue interior lighting scheme and a combination of leather and wood steering wheel for the Limited models. There are also three new exterior colors for 2012: True Blue, Cashmere Pearl, and Crystal Blue.

Chrysler Group invented the modern minivan in 1983 with the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. The first luxury minivan, the Chrysler Town & Country, debuted in 1989. Seventy-five minivan-first innovations and 13 million minivan sales later, the company still leads the way with the best, most innovative vehicle to move people and things.

The final round of the minivan firsts include a heated steering wheel, Stow n Place ™ roof rack that the roof bows to be stored in the rails when not in use, an integrated super center console for the first-and second-row passengers , and a fuel economizer mode that helps the driver to maximize fuel economy.

Also thanks to the continual refinement and innovation, the Chrysler Town & Country was ranked highest in the minivan segment by JD Power and Associates in their 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).

No compromise on safety

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country offers more than 40 available safety, security and technology features, providing customers the security they expect to ensure your peace of mind while traveling. Standard safety features include ParkView ® rear backup camera, front-mounted airbags, a driver-side inflatable knee blocker, advanced multistage driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags for all three rows and electronic stability control, including Brake Assist and all -Speed Traction Control. Optional on Touring and standard on the Touring L and Limited models, the SafetyTec group consisting of rain-sensitive wipers, Smart Beam headlamps, park sense ® rear park assist systeem,, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection.

BENCHMARK INTERIORS

The world-class interior of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is beautifully crafted with quality materials that are soft to the touch, and provides tech-savvy entertainment features and a clever storage and seating options, including Stow n Go ® seating system with one-touch fold-down function. The uConnect ® suite of technologies standard on all Town & Country models, touch screen and voice command for convenient control of multiple media sources and outputs, and the handsfree telephone. Available uConnect Web transforms the Town & Country in hotspot , on the Internet to deliver directly to the minivan for direct access to websites, email and more. Dual DVD entertainment system, navigation, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Sirius Travel Link allows the Chrysler Town & Country is the ultimate family car.

A luxury second-row captain s seats is available on the Touring and Limited models L. A slim, one-piece instrument panel is manufactured with quality materials and is intuitive for the customer. The center console console is designed with the customer in mind, offering superior ergonomics with quality materials and a pleasing appearance. An available high center console offers intelligent functionality and storage for CD s, DVD s, notebook and purse and integrated electrical outlets, as well as easy driver / passenger access with a pass-through storage for larger items, such as a wallet. In the console trim rings glow an ambient blue-green color, causing the passengers to find the items they are looking for night. The steering wheel has integrated controls for audio, navigation and speed control, and a minivan-first, a heated steering wheel option.

REFINEMENT FOR THE DRIVER

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country provides an agile, confident driving experience. Engineers emphasized the experience of the driver during routine handling and emergency maneuvers, making the ride comfortable and create a quieter cabin in the process. The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country offers families a fun driving experience, whether the station is the neighborhood car pool, a family vacation or a thrilling adventure on winding roads.

Town & Country-winning drive delivers best-in-class horsepower without sacrificing fuel economy. The 3.6-liter V-6 engine Pentastar is Ward 's 10 Best Engine , and produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-6 is associated with the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. A fuel economizer mode helps the driver to maximize fuel savings and new contributions, lower rolling resistance and reduce the rear caliper with drag and make great fuel consumption. Town & Country achieves 17 miles per gallon in the city, 25 on the highway.

With beautiful styling, a beautifully crafted interior, more than 40 available safety and technology features, smart, cutting-edge entertainment features and clever seating and storage options, the Chrysler Town & Country produces the Chrysler commitment to each owner of a vehicle that meets their dreams.

The Chrysler Town & Country appeals to both the Generation X professionals with two or more children in their family and the baby boomers who have children in the household. Safety and value are two of the main reasons to buy, but also the functionality and customer needs the space to the challenges of family life.

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is available in eight exterior colors: Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Blue, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Stone White Clearcoat, True Blue, Cashmere Pearl, and Dark Charcoal.

Chrysler 2012 Town & Country