Press Kit: What's New for '09

With over 25 years of minivan development and 65 segment-firsts, Chrysler LLC not only invented the modern minivan, but continues to perfect its award winning formula. The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country raises the bar in minivan safety by adding two all-new, minivan-first safety features to the more than 40 available safety features already found on the award-winning fifth-generation minivan. With over 40 new or improved features from the previous generation, including unsurpassed 17 city / 25 highway mpg fuel economy; Town & Country remains the best vehicle to transport people and things.

The Chrysler Town & Country is first in the minivan segment to feature the new Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path advanced safety systems.

The all-new Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) detects a possible unseen vehicle when changing lanes. The Rear Cross Path System (RCP) aids the driver any time the vehicle is in reverse and warns if any traffic is moving toward the vehicle. Both systems utilize dual ultra-wideband radar sensors that notify the driver via an audible chime and a visible icon on outside mirrors.

The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country further improves passenger safety with SmartBeam® headlamps and rain-sensing wipers. SmartBeam headlamps automatically optimize high-beam brightness when possible and reduce brightness in and around traffic. Rain-sensing wipers automatically adjust wiper speeds in order to keep the windshield clear during storms.

A Chrysler-first innovation, and an exclusive in the segment is the Swivel ’n Go™ seating group. Swivel ’n Go features second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row, a removable table that installs between the two rows, in-floor covered storage bins and fold-in-the-floor third-row seating. Integrated Child Booster Seats and a minivan-first dual nine-inch rear DVD entertainment system with swiveling third-row monitor and uconnect studios SIRIUS Backseat TV are also available with Swivel ’n Go.

The most flexible seating system in the minivan segment, Stow ’n Go® is standard on all Chrysler Town & Country models giving customers second- and third-row seating that quickly and conveniently folds into the floor.


What’s New for 2009

Models

Chrysler Town & Country LX, Touring and Limited with more value-added features
Chrysler Town & Country 25th Anniversary Edition offers great value with a large selection of standard features

Exterior

Bright grille on LX
Bright daylight opening on LX
Body-color exterior door handles on LX
Bright bodyside molding on Touring
Melbourne Green Pearl Coat (new) on LX, Touring and Limited
Chrysler badge on lower-left liftgate

Interior

Instrument panel center stack bezel in satin silver – LX and Touring
Minivan-first nine-inch overhead dual DVD screens with swiveling third-row (late availability)
iPod interface now included with uconnect phone
Power second-row windows with third-row power vents on LX
Air conditioning in rear standard on LX
Stow ’n Go standard on LX
Compass/temperature/trip computer standard on LX
Premium perforated leather seating with French-seamed stitching - 25th Anniversary Edition
Dark Maple Burl trim on instrument panel and doors - 25th Anniversary Edition

Powertrain/Chassis
Updated brake system with new linings and hydraulic boost compensation reduces Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) while improving braking performance
Unsurpassed fuel economy on 4.0-liter engine improves to 17 city and 25 highway mpg

Safety and Security
Minivan-first Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) available on Touring and Limited
Minivan-first Rear Cross Path system (RCP) available on Touring and Limited
Rain-sensing Wipers on Touring and Limited
Minivan-first SmartBeam® headlamps on Touring and Limited

Equipment/Packages
Premium Group includes rain-sensing wipers, SmartBeam headlamps, automatic climate control, third-row power-folding seat, uconnect phone and 17-inch wheels and tires available on Town & Country Touring
Safety Group includes Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Path (RCP) monitoring and uconnect phone available on Town & Country Limited
Power Convenience Group includes power sliding doors, power liftgate and power driver’s seat with lumbar available on Town & Country LX


Design

The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country’s exterior design starts with clean, tailored lines that create better aerodynamics and a solid stance on the road. With cues from the Chrysler 300, including a similar body-to-glass proportion, simple wheel flares, sleeker pillars, chrome accents and detailed ornamentation, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is at home at the country club or the hockey arena.

Unique exterior design cues include a distinctive front end with the “face of Chrysler” grille featuring the Chrysler winged badge, quad headlamps and clean, tailored lines. Chromed accents that include the belt molding, mirror cap, light bar and door handles make the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited a noticeable member of the Chrysler family.

A contemporary interior is created with a combination of satin finishes and Elm Burl or Medrona Burl wood and leather interior trim. The unique Chrysler instrument panel includes an analog clock that is accented by tailored lines and rich trim.

The comforts of a well-appointed home are incorporated into the interior design of the vehicle to make time spent traveling time well spent for families. Detail is driven into every facet of the Chrysler Town & Country, from the analog clock in the dash to the detail along the D-pillar.


Engineering

The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country offers three powertrains including a 4.0-liter V-6 engine with unsurpassed fuel economy, mated to a minivan-first six-speed transaxle that produces 251 hp (189 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 259 lb.-ft. (350 N•m) of torque at 4,100 rpm. The 4.0-liter engine has a fuel economy improvement of 17 city and 25 highway mpg for 2009. A best-in-class fuel economy is 17 city / 25 highway. A 3.3-liter Flex Fuel V-6 engine that may be fueled with E85 is mated to a four-speed transaxle that produces 175 hp (131 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 205 lb.-ft. (278 N•m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. A 3.8-liter V-6 engine mated to a six-speed transmission that produces 197 hp (147 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 230 lb.-ft. (312 N•m) of torque at 4,000 rpm rounds out the powertrain lineup.

The six-speed transaxle’s higher numerical first gear launches the Chrysler Town & Country more briskly than a four- or five-speed transaxle. It also provides smaller steps between ratios, which means the engine speed changes less with each shift, creating a smooth driving dynamic.

High-strength and hot-stamped steel and improved structural body stiffness have reduced NVH, while the Town & Country’s aerodynamic design reduces wind noise. Additional acoustic treatments also have improved interior quietness. The twist-beam rear axle with coil springs and front-wheel-drive suspension architecture provide increasing stability and ride comfort, and prevent road noise and transmission harshness from entering the passenger compartment.

A family-friendly interior full of innovation complements fuel-efficient powertrains. Chrysler engineers developed two distinct seating systems: Chrysler’s exclusive Stow ’n Go® seating and storage system and the Swivel ’n GoTM seating systems, both with in-floor storage and an available one-touch power folding third-row seat.

Entertainment options are unmatched by competitors. With music, audio, movie and personalized picture display capability, uconnect tunes anchors the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country’s multimedia together with a 30-gigabyte hard drive for 6,700 songs, USB port, uconnect studios SIRIUS satellite radio, front-row movie playback (in Park as permitted by state regulations) and an audio jack for any MP3 player audio input playback. The uconnect gps adds even more capability to the uconnect tunes system with navigation and real-time traffic monitoring.

For the rear passengers, a minivan-first dual DVD system with third-row swivel monitor can play different media at the same time. With uconnect studios SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite streaming video and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, DVD player and dual A/V jacks with a 115-volt power inverter in the second row, there is something to keep everyone entertained.

Halo lighting, second-row power windows, second- and third-row sunshades, Remote Start, a removable, rechargeable flashlight in the rear cargo area and a D-pillar-mounted power liftgate button are some family-friendly innovations found in the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.


Product Highlights

• The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country raises the bar in the minivan segment. With more than 40 new or improved features over the previous generation, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country continues Chrysler’s 25-year tradition of minivan innovation
  
  
• New for 2009, and a minivan-first, the Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) warns the driver of unseen vehicles when changing lanes via an audible chime and a visible icon on outside mirrors
  • The Rear Cross Path System (RCP) aids drivers any time the vehicle is in Reverse and warns the driver if any traffic is moving toward the vehicle via an audible chime and a visible icon on outside mirrors
  • With contemporary exterior and interior designs, two different seating and storage options, powerful drivetrain options and clever interior features, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has evolved to become a “family room on wheels” – a vehicle that offers the ultimate flexibility and utility for active lifestyles

• With the Swivel ’n GoTM seating and storage system, Chrysler offers two distinct seating and storage systems
  
  • Swivel ’n Go is a unique seating and storage system that offers in-floor cargo bins of the Stow ’n Go® seating system combined with second-row quad chairs that rotate180 degrees to face forward or rearward, and a stowable center table that installs between second- and third-row seats.
  • The flexibility of the Swivel ’n Go system allows for a variety of configurations, including conversational seating without the table and just about any use with a table, from homework, to game playing, from meals on-the-go, to a home office on wheels
  • Integrated child booster seats are available on Swivel ’n Go, placing children in the adult-belted zone, while increasing their visibility
  • The Stow ’n Go seating and storage system is industry-exclusive and is available only on Chrysler and Dodge minivans. These are the only minivans to offer fold-in-the-floor second-row seating (without the need to remove the seats) and fold-in-the-floor third-row seats

• The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is a “family room on wheels” because of its fun features, practical comforts and pleasant driving experience
  • Fun features including the Swivel ’n Go seating and storage system, a nine-inch dual DVD system with swiveling third-row monitor which can play different media at the same time, uconnect studios SIRIUS Backseat TV, uconnect gps with navigation and real-time traffic monitoring, surround sound, LED pinpoint reading lamps, ambient halo lighting, a removable, sliding center console and removable flashlight in the tailgate give more options to families on the go
  • Practical comfort features including the Stow ’n Go seating and storage system, heated first- and second-row cloth or leather seats, Remote Start, second- and third-row sunshades, personalized navigation backgrounds, Stain-repel Seat Fabric, an umbrella holder next to the driver’s seat, removable, dishwasher-safe cup holders, second-row power windows and third-row power-folding seats provide the comforts of home while on the road
    
    
• An available six-speed transaxle and 4.0-liter engine offers an enlivened driving experience
  
  
• Segment-first Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path (RCP) accident-avoidance systems effectively add to the list of standard safety features available on Chrysler Town & Country
  • All-row side-curtain air bags and an Electronic Stability Program are among standard safety features on 2009 Chrysler and Dodge minivans. With innovations including a patented, energy-absorbing steering column, driver and passenger knee blocker, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), integrated booster seat, a rearview interior conversation mirror, available ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System(1) and ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country ensures peace of mind when traveling
    
    (1) Denotes most stationary obstacles. As with all electronically controlled systems, care is advised.
    
    

Model Lineup
ChryslerTown & Country LX
ChryslerTown & Country Touring (Includes 25th Anniversary Edition)
Chrysler Town & Country Limited

2009 Town & Country LX (Standard Features)
· Front-wheel drive
· 3.3-liter V6 OHV engine
· 4-speed automatic transmission
· Stow ’n Go® seating and storage system
· Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
· Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
· 16-inch steel wheels and tires
· Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions
· Pretensioning and load-limiting driver and front-passenger seat retractors
· Advance multi-stage front air bags
· Supplemental side-curtain air bags in all rows
· Brake Assist
· AM/FM/CD MP3 radio
· Upper and lower instrument panel storage bins
· Stain Repel Seat Fabric
· Low-back bucket seats
· Easy-clean floor mats
· Rearview day/night mirror
· Sunscreen glass
· Power locks
· Power mirrors
· Cruise control
· Three-zone air conditioning
· Driver door umbrella holder
· Door trim panel with map pocket
· Interior assist handles
· Removable floor console with four dishwasher-safe cup holders
· Rear window defroster
· Remote keyless entry with engine immobilizer
· Instrument cluster with tachometer
· Woodgrain instrument panel bezels
· Satin silver center instrument panel bezel
· Analog clock
· Auxiliary 12-volt power outlets in front and rear
· Bright grille
· Bright belt moldings
· Manual third-row vents
· Body-color side molding
· Tire Pressure Monitoring with warning signal
· Headlamps with off-time delay
· Body-color moldings
· Body-color door handles
· 20-gallon fuel tank
· Luxury steering wheel with tilt-steering column
· Compact spare tire
· Rear grocery bag hooks
· Overhead front console
· Conversation mirror with sunglass holder
· Front seatbacks with map pocket
· Dual glove boxes

Optional Features/Packages:
· Roof rack
· Engine block heater

· Power second-row windows
· Power third-row vents

· Trip computer with temperature and compass display

· Child booster seats (with available Swivel ’n GoTM seating)

·  Entertainment Group I includes second-row nine-inch overhead DVD screen, video remote control, two wireless headphones, six speakers, 115-volt inverter, uconnect tunes with 30-gigabyte hard drive and uconnect studios

·  Swivel ’n Go Seating Group includes second-row quad chairs that swivel 180 degrees rearward to face third-row seats, removable, storable table that installs between second- and third-row seats, third-row fold-in-the-floor 60/40 bench seat

·  Power Convenience Group includes power sliding driver and passenger doors, power liftgate, power driver seat and lumbar



2009 Town & Country Touring (Standard Features in addition to Town & Country LX)
· Front-wheel drive
· 3.8-liter V6 OHV engine
· 6-speed automatic transmission
· 16-inch aluminum wheels
· Body-color power heated fold-away mirrors
· 8-way power driver’s seat
· Power passenger- and driver’s-side sliding doors with handle activation
· Power liftgate
· Power windows with express up/down for driver, and express down for passenger
· Power adjustable pedals
· Power second-row windows
· Power third-row vents
· Premium door trim panels with premium lighting
· Premium Dark Maple Burl wood accents 
· Four overhead storage bins with LED lights and ambient halo lighting ring
· Leather-wrapped steering-wheel with audio controls
· Leather-wrapped shift knob
· Illuminated front cup holders
· Courtesy door lamps
· 115-volt power inverter
· Automatic headlamps
· Bright belt moldings
· Bright bodyside molding
· Black side rails and cross bars
· Fog lamps
· uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Optional Features/Packages:
· Engine block heater
· Child booster seats (with available Swivel ’n Go seating)
· Heated first- and second-row seats
· uconnect studios SIRIUS Backseat TV with Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network Mobile
· Sun roof
· uconnect gps with 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation and real-time traffic monitoring
· Entertainment Group II includes second- and third-row nine-inch overhead DVD screens (swiveling third-row monitor with Swivel ’n GoTM), single CD/DVD player, two two-channel wireless headphones, switchable video remote control and uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio

· Family Value Group includes second- and third-row retractable sunshades, premium removable front sliding center console and Remote Start

· Swivel ’n Go Seating Group includes second-row quad chairs that swivel 180 degrees rearward to face third-row seats, removable, storable table that installs between second- and third-row seats, third-row fold-in-the-floor 60/40 bench seat
· Security Group includes Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path, security alarm, uconnect phone that is Bluetooth compatible, rear auto-dim mirror, chrome signal mirrors, ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System(2)
· Premium Group includes rain-sensing wipers, SmartBeam® headlamps, automatic climate control, third-row power folding seat, uconnect phone that is Bluetooth compatible with auto-dimming interior rearview mirror and 17-inch wheels and tires
· Trailer Tow Prep Group includes engine oil cooling, heavy-duty transmission oil cooling, heavy-duty radiator, trailer tow wiring harness, and load-leveling and height-control suspension

· Chrysler Town & Country 25th Anniversary Edition includes New Dark Slate Gray or Medium Slate Gray interior with a unique combination of Dark Maple Burl trim on the instrument panel and doors. NeDark Slate Gray or Light Shale seats feature perforated leather and are enhanced with French-seamed seat stitching. Additional standard features include minivan-first Stow `N Go seating and storage system, uconnect tunes, minivan-first second- and third-row nine-inch dual-DVD entertainment system, heated first- and second-row seating, and uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Exterior equipment includes: premium Mineral Gray Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic or Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl paint, unique 17-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray Metallic painted pockets, chromed belt and body-side moldings, roof rack with cross bars and “25th Anniversary Edition” badging.


2009 Town & Country Limited (Standard Features in addition to Town & Country LX and Touring)
· Front-wheel drive
· 4.0-liter V6 SOHC engine
· 6-speed automatic transmission
· 9-premium Infinity® speakers with subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
· 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
· uconnect tunes with 30-gigabyte hard drive and SIRIUS Satellite Radio
· SmartBeam® headlamps with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
· Rain-sensing wipers
· Heated first- and second-row leather-trimmed seats
· Three-zone automatic temperature control
· Luxury door trim panels
· Premium sliding floor console with four cup holders
· Integrated manual window shades for second and third rows
· Automatic dimming exterior mirror
· Power-adjustable pedals with memory
· ParkSense Rear Park Assist System(2)
· Cabin air-filtration system
· Radio memory
· Vehicle security alarm
· Bright side cross rails with black cross bars
· Engine oil cooler
· Tire Pressure Monitoring with display
(2) Denotes most stationary obstacles. As with all electronically controlled systems, care is advised.

Optional Features/Packages:
· Engine block heater
· Child booster seats (with available Swivel ’n GoTM seating)
· Third-row power-folding seat
· Sun roof
· uconnect gps with 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation and real-time traffic monitoring
· Swivel ’n Go Seating Group includes second-row quad chairs that swivel 180 degrees rearward to face third-row seats, removable, storable table that installs between the second- and third-row seats, third-row fold-in-the-floor 60/40 bench seat
· Entertainment Group III: second- and third-row nine-inch overhead DVD screens (swiveling third-row monitor late with Swivel ’n Go), single CD/DVD player, uconnect tunes entertainment system with 30-gigabyte hard drive, two two-channel wireless headphones, switchable video remote control and uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio and streaming SIRIUS Backseat TV
Safety Group includes Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Path System (RCP) and uconnect phone
· Trailer Tow Prep Group includes engine oil cooling, heavy-duty transmission oil cooling, heavy-duty radiator, trailer tow wiring harness, and load-leveling and height-control suspension


Safety and Security

More than 40 Safety and Security features are available on Chrysler Town & Country
· Advanced multi-stage air bags
· All-speed Traction Control
· Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
· Auto-reverse sun roof
· Auto-reverse windows
· Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM)
· Brake Assist
· Brake/Park interlock
· Child seat anchor system
· Child-protection rear door locks
· Constant Force Retractors (CFR)
· Crumple zones
· Digressive load-limiting seat belts
· Door Alert
· Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
· Energy-absorbing steering column
· Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
· Head rests in all positions
· Height-adjustable front seat belts
· High-intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
· HomeLink universal home security system transceiver
· Integrated child booster seats
· Interior head-impact protection
· Keyless ignition system
· Knee bolsters
· Occupant Resistant Controller (ORC) with roller sensor
· ParkSense® RearPark Assist System
· ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera
· Power-adjustable pedals
· Power liftgate with obstacle detection
· Power sliding passenger doors with obstacle detection
· Rain-Sensing Wipers
· Rear Cross Path System (RCP)
· Rearview interior conversation mirror
· Remote Keyless Entry
· Remote start
· Safety cage body structure
· Seat-belt pretensioners
· Sentry Key® engine immobilizer
· Side impact door beams
· Sliding door alert system
· SmartBeam® headlamps
· Supplemental side-curtain air bags
· Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
· Three-point lap shoulder seatbelts
·  uconnect phone


Color Availability

Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Deep Crimson Crystal
Melbourne Green Pearl Coat (new)
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Modern Blue Pearl Coat
Bright Silver Metallic
Stone White
Light Sandstone Metallic
Clearwater Blue


Manufacturing Information

2009 model year production start: August 2008 (Windsor), August 2008 (St. Louis South)
Production location: Windsor Assembly Plant, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and St. Louis South Assembly Plant, Fenton, Mo.
4.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine: Trenton Engine Plant in Trenton, Mich.
3.8-liter V-6 Engine: Trenton Engine Plant in Trenton, Mich.
3.3-liter V-6 Engine: Trenton Engine Plant in Trenton, Mich.
Four-speed automatic transmission: Kokomo Transmission Plant in Kokomo, Ind.
Six-speed automatic transmission: Kokomo Transmission Plant in Kokomo, Ind.


Market Position

The minivan segment is a substantial part of the new-vehicle market and remains vibrant. As the originator of the luxury minivan, Chrysler has offered families a minivan with upscale and luxury amenities for 19 years. The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country offers contemporary, tailored styling, abundant standard safety features, unmatched innovation, flexibility and purposeful technology in an elegant package that doesn’t sacrifice value or performance.

With elegant style, luxury amenities and unmatched flexibility, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is the best choice for customers who don’t want to compromise their active lifestyle. With great interior features like Swivel ’n GoTM seating, a storable center table and dual screen DVDs, the Town & Country is a perfect vehicle to share great times with family and friends.



Demographics

Primary Target: Married couples
Age: 35-45 years old
Median Annual Household Income: $80,000
Education: 65 percent college graduate
Household: Married with 2 or more children older than six years of age living at home

Secondary Target: “Empty Nesters”
Age: 55-65 years old
Median Annual Household Income: $60,000
Education: 40 percent college graduates
Household: Married, no children at home


Market Advantages

Unmatched Interior Flexibility
· Only minivan to offer two distinct seating and storage systems including the industry-exclusive Stow ’n® Go Seating and Storage System and the innovative Swivel ’n GoTM seat system
· Only minivan to offer Stain Repel Seat Fabric and easy-clean floor mats

Unexpected Entertainment and Convenience
· uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Backseat TV - Satellite Streaming Video with Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network
· Minivan first nine-inch swiveling dual DVD entertainment system that can play different media at the same time and allow Swivel ’n Go passengers to further utilize the family room on wheels setting
· uconnect gps with 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation and real-time traffic monitoring
· Premium center console with multiple storage options, slides rearward up to 21 inches

Luxurious Ambience
· Premium amenities, well-appointed interior, personalized space for all passengers
· Ambient halo lighting with six pinpoint LED reading lamps, heated cloth or leather first- and second-row seats, power second-row windows and one-touch power-folding third-row seat

Powertrain and Driving Dynamics
·  Three powertrain options including a 4.0-liter V-6 engine mated to a minivan-first six-speed transaxle
·  Reduced NVH
·  Improved aerodynamics, ride and handling
·  Improved brake feel and performance


Product Chronology

2008 MODEL YEAR
All-new fifth-generation long-wheelbase minivan with wider stance and distinctive “face of Chrysler” front end and grille
Thirty-five new or improved features over the previous generation
Three distinct seating and storage systems including the newest minivan idea, Swivel ’n GoTM seating, offering second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the two rows
Stow ’n Go® second- and third-row in-floor folding seats along with one-touch power folding rear bench seats are exclusive to Chrysler and Dodge minivans
Integrated child safety seats available with second-row bench
Three engine and two transmission choices include the 3.3-liter Flex Fuel V-6 with four-speed automatic, 3.8-liter V-6 and the new 4.0-liter 24-valve V-6 engine with a minivan-first six-speed automatic transmission
Removable front console that slides rearward 21 inches for passenger use in the second row
Dual glove boxes (largest in the segment) and 13 cup and bottle holders, including new bottle holders molded into the passenger-sliding door
Mesh storage pockets on second-row quad seats, improved overhead console with integrated storage compartments and driver’s-side umbrella holder
Dual eight-inch DVD entertainment system that can play different media at the same time with a 506-watt premium audio system with nine speakers and subwoofer available
MyGIG® Multimedia Infotainment System with navigation and real-time traffic monitoring and ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera
SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite streaming video featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network mobile programming
YES Essentials® stain-resistant, odor-resistant, anti-static seat fabric
Improvements in back seat comfort include second-row power windows, second- and third-row retractable sunshades, first- and second-row heated seats (cloth or leather), ambient halo lighting, moveable, LED pinpoint lights
High-intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, signal mirrors, 115-volt inverter, removable flashlight in rear cargo area and Remote Start
Standard 16-inch wheels, optional 17-inch wheels
New exterior color offerings include Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat, Light Sandstone Metallic, Deep Crimson Crystal Pearl Coat, Modern Blue Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Stone White Clear Coat and Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat

2007 MODEL YEAR
· Three new exterior color offerings include Cognac Crystal Clear Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Modern Blue Pearl Coat

2006 Model year
· CD/DVD changer modified to play any CD or DVD—including MP3, DVD audio, DVD-R and DVD-W—and includes “auto start” capability for DVD audio and “easy start” feature for DVD video
· BeltAlert, enhanced seat belt reminder system for driver
· Message in instrument cluster for unattached/loose fuel cap

2005 MODEL YEAR
· Simplified model availability:
· SWB (short-wheelbase): Town & Country
· LWB (long-wheelbase): LX, Touring and Limited
· Stow ’n Go® seating and storage system on LWB models
· Overhead rail system with three moveable/removable storage bins, rear HVAC controls available on LWB models (standard on Limited)
· Front advanced multi-stage air bags with passenger-side Occupant Classification System (OCS)
· Driver-side inflatable knee blocker (inflates in conjunction with air bag deployment)
· Three-row side-curtain air bags available (standard on Limited); not available with sun roof or Entertainment Group I
· Door Alert sliding door open/light flash feature activates exterior hazard lamps when sliding doors are opened
· New exterior colors include Magnesium Pearl Coat and Linen Gold Metallic
· New interior color include Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
· Exterior freshening including new headlamps on LWB models
· Buffed stainless steel roof rack replaces painted body-color roof rack on Limited
· New instrument cluster graphics relocates message center from instrument panel brow to cluster
· New interior trim finishes include Sycamore Woodgrain, LX; Satin Silver on Touring; Sycamore Woodgrain with Satin Silver on Limited; bright badging on steering wheels
· BeltAlert, enhanced seat belt reminder system
· UConnect® Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth wireless technology available
· Factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio available
· Removable center console offered on SWB models
· Entertainment Group I with rear video offered on SWB models

2004 MODEL YEAR
· eL discontinued
· Short-wheelbase model added
· LXi/LXi AWD discontinued
· Touring model added
· All-wheel-drive Touring model added
· New Town & Country Platinum Edition
· New AM/FM radio with CD player standard sound system
· New AM/FM radio with integrated six-disc CD changer
· Rear entertainment system included six-disc in-dash CD/DVD changer

2003 MODEL YEAR
· LX AWD model discontinued
· eL added optional 3.8-liter V-6 engine
· eX added standard driver-side power sliding door, steering-wheel audio controls, security alarm and leather-wrapped steering wheel
· LXi added standard power liftgate, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), auto-dimming mirrors, AM/FM radio with cassette and CD, third-row lamps and grab handles and roof rack
· Limited added heated front seats, AM/FM radio with cassette and six-disc CD changer and Quad-Command® seats with 50/50 rear bench
· Power adjustable pedals—optional on all models (late availability)
· Power sun roof optional on LXi and Limited
· Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System optional on eX, LX, LXi and Limited
· Six-disc CD changer replaces four-disc CD changer optional equipment on LXi and standard on Limited

2002 MODEL YEAR
· eL model introduced
· Electronics Convenience Group optional on LXi, standard on Limited
· Tire pressure monitor included with EVIC standard on Limited and optional on LXi
· Rear-seat audio AM/FM/cassette/CD with remote control and dual wireless headphones included on all models except base LX and eX
· Steering-wheel radio controls added to the power accessory delay feature available

2001 MODEL YEAR
· eX model introduced (mid-year introduction)
· Refined 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V-6 engines
· Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) on front-wheel drive models
· Industry-first power liftgate available
· Power-sliding doors with industry-first opening-direction obstacle detection and in-door motors
· All-new body structure
· All-new interior including seats, trim panels, instrument panel and instrument cluster
· Industry-first removable center console with power outlet available
· Industry-first, infrared sensing, three-zone automatic temperature control air conditioning available
· Industry-first, three-zone temperature control air conditioning available
· Driver and passenger air bags with multi-stage inflators
· Supplemental side-impact air bags for front outboard occupants available
· Security alarm system with Sentry Key® engine immobilizer available

2000 MODEL YEAR
· Additional distinctions between LX and LXi appearance
· Additional distinctions between LX and LXi equipment
· 3.8-liter engine with all-wheel drive meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in Northeast Trading Region states

1999 MODEL YEAR
· Limited model introduced
· Steering-wheel radio controls available
· Next-generation driver-side air bag
· Child seat available with Quad-Command seating

1998 MODEL YEAR
· High-Output 3.8-liter V-6 engine available in all
50 states (180 horsepower, 240 lb.-ft. of torque)
· Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states adopting California emission regulations
· Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states that do not adopt California emission regulations
· Next-generation passenger air bag
· Third-generation integrated child seats
· New front-end appearance—grille with winged badge, redesigned fascia and quad headlamps

1997 MODEL YEAR
· Low-speed traction control available
· Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with all-wheel drive
· Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

1996 MODEL YEAR
· Completely redesigned body, chassis and interior
· Increased torque—3.3-liter OHV SMPI V-6 engine (203 lb.-ft.)
· Increased torque—3.8-liter OHV SMPI V-6 engine (225 lb.-ft.)
· Load-leveling suspension option
· Second sliding door available
· Personalized remote keyless entry
· Easy-Out® roller seats
· HVAC system with dual-zone temperature control

1995 MODEL YEAR
· Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle refined

1994 MODEL YEAR
· 3.8-liter OHV 12-valve SMPI V-6 engine
· Passenger air bag

1993 MODEL YEAR
· Quad-Command seating with tilt feature

1992 MODEL YEAR
· All-wheel-drive option
· Dual child seats available

1991 MODEL YEAR
· All-new exterior body panels, instrument panel and interior trim

1990 MODEL YEAR
· 3.3-liter OHV 12-valve MPI V-6 engine
· Initial introduction spring 1989 as a 1990 model