If you want to buy a minivan to go out with your family and friends for long vacations and you are in search of a vehicle that has all the latest features and safety aspects that you are looking for, then you can also have a look at the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. It ranks three out of six minivans. The rankings were based on the analysis of the reviews that were published and the test drives of the Chrysler Town & Country by several people and Deery Brothers Iowa City.
Basic Information
It is powered by a V6 engine and has a six-speed automotive transmission. It gives a mileage of seventeen to twenty miles per gallon, depending upon where you are driving. If you are driving inside city limits then you cannot expect to get more than seventeen to eighteen miles per gallon, whereas if you are driving on highways, then you can get mileage of up to twenty miles per gallon. According to the update received from the test drivers the overall drive of Chrysler Town & Country is very smooth.
Interiors and Features
The cargo space gets maximized when the standard Stow ‘n Go second row seats are folded into the floor. Apart from that there is a rear seat entertainment system with Blue-Ray capability. There are optional features like Sirius Backseat-TV, Chrysler’s uConnect WiFi system and navigation system which are very easy to use.
Specifications
It is a front-wheel drive and has a capacity to seat up to seven people. It comes in Touring, Touring-L and Limited Trims. There is a new feature that is added in the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country, that is the sway control and rear-seat USB ports. The test drivers have found that it is easy to drive and the steering and maneuvering easier than other minivans and they have found the Town and Country to be having less nose drive during panic stops.
Safety Features
The safety features include front airbags, curtain airbags for all the three rows, driver and front passenger knee airbags. Apart from that all the models of Chrysler Town & Country have standard ASB and stability control system. The newly added features are blind-spot and reverse side-warning system. The amber warning markers in the side mirror gets light up when there is a vehicle comes too close to your car. In the same way if the turn signal is activated in your car then a warning chime sounds when someone comes in your way. While backing out of a car parking area this system helps you to warn you of cross traffic. The national highway traffic safety administration has given a four star rating for this car for overall safety features and the front and rollover safety features. For the side safety features this car has been given a five star rating by the national highway traffic safety administration.
If you are looking for a minivan which has good safety features and the comfort level which makes your holidays really enjoyable then you can go for a test drive in the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country.