2008 Chrysler Town and Country

Overview

Chrysler�s Town and Country minivan gets a complete makeover for the 2008 model year. Apart from the new interior and exterior, a slew of new and improved features have been added. The 2008 Town and Country will be available in three trim levels for 2008: LX, Touring and Limited.

Powertrain and performance

Prominent among the changes in this refurbished model are the engines. The new 4.0-liter, V-6 engine delivers 240 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. There is also a 3.8-liter V-6, and a 3.3-liter, flex fuel V-6. Transmission options include a new six-speed automatic, available on the 4.0L and 3.8L, and a four-speed automatic for the 3.3L.

Styling

The interiors carry a host of new and regular features. The new, removable utility table, which can be placed between the second and third rows; and three kinds of seating systems, including one in which the second row can be rotated to face the rear. Other features include a dual-screen overhead entertainment system; hard drive-based MyGIG digital media system; and Yes Essentials' stain-resistant cloth fabric. Prominent exterior features include front and rear suspension mounts designed to absorb vibration; and SoundLoc, door liners that neutralize door sound.

Safety

Front, side and side-curtain air bags, integrated child booster seat, electronic stability control, rear back-up camera, and high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps are but some of the many safety features of this minivan, which can be trusted to deliver in the toughest of driving conditions.