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The Interior
The new world-class interior of the 2011 Chrysler
Town & Country minivan features materials that are soft to the touch, and offers
tech-savvy entertainment features and smart storage and seating options,
including new, more comfortable Stow 'n Go seating with one-touch fold-down
function. The Uconnect suite of technologies offer touchscreen and voice command
for convenient control of multiple media sources and outputs, navigation and
handsfree phone. Available Uconnect Web transforms the Town & Country into a
"hot spot" to deliver the internet directly to the minivan for instant access to
web sites, email and more. Dual DVD entertainment system, SIRIUS satellite
radio, SIRIUS Travel Link and SIRIUS Backseat TV make the Chrysler Town &
Country the ultimate family vehicle.
A new, more luxurious Quad seating
option is available for first- and second-row passengers in 2011. The new 2011
Chrysler Town & Country continues to be the best choice for families that want a
vehicle with style and value.
A sleek, new, one-piece instrument panel is
crafted with premium materials and is more intuitive for the customer with
improved ergonomics and larger, beautifully redesigned gauges. The new center
stack console has been redesigned with the customer in mind, offering better
ergonomics with premium materials and a pleasing appearance. An available new
super center console provides clever functionality and storage for CDs, DVDs,
notepad and wallet and integrated power outlets, as well as easy
driver/passenger access with a pass-through storage space for larger items, like
a purse. Trim rings in the console glow an ambient blue-green color, which
allows passengers to find the items they are looking for at night. New, premium
seating materials and new soft touch door trim panels offer passengers the
comforts of home. There's a new Chrysler brand steering wheel with integrated
controls for audio, navigation and speed control; a new, improved, gated shifter
that shifts smoothly into gear; a minivan-first heated steering wheel option;
more than 40 standard safety and technology features; and the best storage and
functionality in the segment providing customers value without compromise.
The Suspension and Chassis
The new Chrysler Town & Country
minivan suspension receives major upgrades for the 2011 model year resulting in
drivers enjoying an agile, confident, exhilarating driving experience. Almost
every system in the suspension was re-engineered, retuned or redesigned by
Chrysler engineers, with an emphasis on improving the driver's experience during
routine handling and emergency maneuvers, making the ride more comfortable,
improving braking and creating a quieter cabin. In addition to the redesigned
suspension, the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country sports new, premium tires,
contributing to improved grip and ride comfort. The new 2011 Chrysler Town &
Country delivers families a fun driving experience, no matter if the drive is
the neighborhood carpool, a family vacation or an exhilarating adventure on
twisty roads.
New Pentastar Engine
For 2011, a new
powertrain delivers best-in-class horsepower without sacrificing fuel
efficiency. The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces 283 horsepower, or
86 more horsepower than the outgoing 3.8-liter V-6 engine, and 260 lb-ft of
torque. The Pentastar V-6 is mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission.
Even with the added horsepower, the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is expected to
maintain an excellent EPA Fuel economy rating. A new fuel economizer mode helps
the driver maximize fuel efficiency and new premium, lower-rolling resistance
tires and reductions in brake caliper and rear bearing drag make great fuel
economy possible. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine simplifies vehicle
complexity by replacing three V-6 engines that were available in the outgoing
model lineup, the 3.3-liter V-6, the 3.8-liter V-6 and the 4.0-liter V-6.
Versatile Companion
With exquisite styling,
a beautifully crafted interior, more than 40 standard safety and technology
features, smart, cutting-edge entertainment features and clever seating and
storage options, the new Chrysler Town & Country delivers on the Chrysler
promise to provide every owner a vehicle that satisfies their dreams.
The
new Town & Country will appeal to both generation X professionals with two or
more children in their household and baby boomers who have no children in the
household. Safety and value are two of the primary reasons for purchase, though
this customer also needs the functionality and space to ease the challenges of
family life.
The 2011 Town & Country is available in the United States in
three different models: the Chrysler Town & Country Touring, Town & Country
Touring L and Town & Country Limited. These models provide customers exquisite
innovation, abundant standard safety features and the versatility they need, all
at a surprising value.
The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is available in
eight exterior colors: Blackberry Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat,
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Stone
White Clear Coat, White Gold Clear Coat, Sapphire Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
(late availability) and Dark Charcoal (late availability).
The new
Chrysler Town & Country minivans arrive in dealer showrooms later this year.
The Town & Country minivan is built at Chrysler Group LLC's Windsor Assembly
Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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