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News Used Car Review - Chrysler Town Too Province (2008-2017)

One of the remaining American minivans graces this page for today.

2008-2017 Chrysler Town in addition to Country

History

American auto manufacturers had long been abandoning minivans for personal job 10 years agone or so, with General Motors in addition to Ford Motor Company leaving the minivan marketplace citing pitiable sales, with Chrysler/Dodge the remaining American build to compete inward a shrinking marketplace straightaway beingness relegated to a Japanese in addition to a lone Korean brand. Times weren't friendly to the soccer mom since crossovers in addition to SUVs straightaway dominate the sales charts.

Introduced inward August 2007 equally a 2008 model, the Chrysler Town in addition to Country/Dodge Grand Caravan twins in addition to the similar European Chrysler Voyager reached its 5th generation life span. It equally good gave nativity to a North American exclusive Volkswagen Routan which wasn't a sales success. Numerous changes from its previous generation model occurred to this Canadian made minivan with an extensive ane for the 2011 model year. Although the Caravan notwithstanding lives on equally a cheaper alternative, the Town in addition to Country was replaced past times the Pacifica (not related to a crossover sold inward the mid-00s).

Apart from the Ford E-150, the Chrysler Town in addition to Country were ane of the remaining American minivans sold inward the Philippine marketplace during the late-00s, with the Chevrolet Venture - a Chinese branded Buick minivan - beingness removed. Two models were start launched with a sole diesel fuel added inward 2010 in addition to inward 2013, it was reduced to a unmarried variant. It was silently discontinued with the pending introduction of the Pacifica subsequently this year.

Value in addition to Costs
American vehicles are notorious for their depression resale prices which makes them a grapple for minute manus buyers if you lot know how to look. Second manus Chrysler Town in addition to Country minivans of this generation tin cost betwixt P600,000 to a 1000000 pesos inward varying years. Before going for this van, you lot may desire to reconsider other superior rivals which cost to a greater extent than in addition to importantly, to a greater extent than reliable equally nosotros volition explicate further.

This van, amongst its siblings, aren't the nearly reliable minivans inward the marketplace specially inward the U.S. of A. of America alone. Since this is a high halt minivan, ability options come upwards touchstone in addition to these must live checked if these notwithstanding work. Other areas of occupation concern include the transmission system, air-conditioning, in addition to the interior plastics. Parts tin live sourced from American auto specialists, inward which you lot must befriend them if you lot create upwards one's hear to ain this one. Fuel consumption isn't a forcefulness (except for the diesel), in addition to hence if you lot are complaining of gas prices expression elsewhere.

Exterior in addition to Interior
Minivan qualities similar a tall profile in addition to dual sliding doors come upwards standard, inward which this vehicle is known for. Not much to live said on the outside, equally the magic of this vehicle lies within but Limited models of 2008 to 2012 distinguish themselves with a Sun roof.

Since this van is aimed towards the upper scale of the market, it seats vii people only similar several rivals (with the exemption of the USDM Honda Odyssey of the early on 2010s) in addition to comes with the famed Stow in addition to Go but for the Limited, it gets a Swivel in addition to Go seating configuration that gives you lot swiveling parent seats in addition to an optional table. Since this van is fully loaded, depending on the yr in addition to variant, it comes with the next items: MyGig Hard displace with either 20GB or 40GB worth of storage, navigation system, ability tailgate, ability sliding doors, ability pedals, cruise control, airbags on all sides, parking sensors, back-up camera, in addition to a requisite amongst identify unit of measurement oriented vehicles, a DVD player. Since this is a minivan, expression a roomy cabin for all types of people. Updated models gain a revised interior which bade good daytime to inexpensive plastic materials.

Engine
There are 2 gasoline engines in addition to a sole diesel fuel burner which was offered. Let us start hash out the one-time equally you'll live encountering this to a greater extent than often; 2008 to 2012 models employ a 3.8 V6 with 193hp at 5,000rpm in addition to 314Nm at 4,000rpm with 2013 to 2017 using a 3.6 V6 having 279hp at 6,600rpm in addition to 344Nm at 4,400rpm. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 rare (but our selection for this vehicle) diesel fuel is offered inward the shape of a 2.8 4-cylinder with 163hp at 3,800rpm in addition to 359Nm at 1,600rpm to play with. Both petrol engines are fast movers inward both acceleration in addition to fuel consumption piece the diesel fuel is the thriftier option.

Driving Impressions
The words sporty treatment in addition to minivan aren't mentioned inward ane paragraph, permit lonely a sentence, in addition to this isn't applicable with the Town in addition to Country specially that comfort rules here. Despite the abundance of power, nosotros suggest you lot to displace prudently specially with the vehicle beingness full.

Verdict
Although an innovator, the Town in addition to Country became outclassed past times superior rivals from Nippon throughout the years. Sure, its interior is real flexible in addition to there's a diesel fuel but its isn't that reliable, in addition to hence banking concern tally start earlier committing.

The Good:
  • Innovative interior flexibility
  • Versatility
  • Available diesel fuel engine
The Bad:
  • Not fuel friendly gasoline engines
  • Feels older than rivals
  • Not known for quality
The Pick: Touring CRDI

THE SPECS
Engine: 3,778cc V6 (2008-2012), 3,600cc V6 (2013-2017) gasoline  and 2,776 I4 diesel
Power: 193hp @ 5,000rpm (3.8), 279hp @ 6,600rpm (3.6), 163hp @ 3,800rpm (diesel)
Torque: 314Nm @ 4,000rpm (3.8), 344Nm @ 4,400rpm (3.6), 359Nm @ 1,600rpm (diesel)
Fuel Consumption: 5-10km/L (city), 7-13km/L (highway) (*estimated in addition to varies)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Suspension: Front double wishbone, parent stiff axle with torsion beam

MORE INFO
Price (New): P2,200,000-P3,000,000
Price (Now): P600,000-P1,000,000
On Sale: 2012-2017
Rivals: Honda Odyssey, Toyota Alphard
Resources:
http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/forum.php

Contacts:
CATS Pre-Owned - (02) 784-5000

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