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2005 Chrysler Town & Country (Base and LX Models)
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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