2013 Chrysler Town & Country Raises The Bar Again In The Minivan Segment

August 31, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan moves into the new model year once again as an innovator not just in the segment, but in the entire automotive industry. Already imbued with innovative technology, unparalleled functionality, classic design, and a long list of standard convenience and safety features, the 2013 Town & Country has an available Blu-Ray dual-screen DVD system, a first in the industry.

Other improvements for 2013 include sharper-resolution rear-seat DVD screens for all models, a HDMI input for video game systems, two rear-seat USB ports for charging cell phones or MP3 players, standard Trailer Sway Damping and standard power folding mirrors on Limited and optional on Touring L models. The USB ports, Trailer Sway Damping, and Blu-Ray DVD are new additions to the growing list of innovations the Chrysler minivans have debuted since 1983.

Touring models have new standard leather seating surfaces and Touring L models now come with a new 17-inch alloy wheel design.

The Chrysler Group invented the modern minivan in 1983 with the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. The first luxury minivan, the Chrysler Town & Country, debuted in 1989. Seventy-eight minivan-first innovations and 13 million minivan sales later, the company still leads the way with the best, most innovative vehicle to move people and things.

Chrysler 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.

NO COMPROMISE ON SAFETY
The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country offers over 40 available safety, security and technology features, providing customers the safety they expect to ensure peace of mind when traveling. Standard safety features include ParkView® rear backup camera, front seat-mounted air bags, a driver-side inflatable knee blocker, advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags, side-curtain air bags for all three rows and electronic stability control, including Brake Assist and all-speed traction control. Optional on Touring and standard on Touring L and Limited models is the SafetyTec Group consisting of rain-sensitive windshield wipers, Smartbeam headlamps, ParkSense® rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

New for 2013 is standard Trailer Sway Damping that monitors a towed trailer’s behavior and automatically uses Town & Country’s anti-lock braking system to mitigate any swaying motions.

BENCHMARK INTERIOR
The world-class interior of the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is beautifully crafted with high-quality materials that are soft to the touch, and offers tech-savvy entertainment features and smart storage and seating options, including Stow ‘n Go® seating with one-touch fold-down function. The Uconnect® suite of technologies standard on all Town & Country Models offers touchscreen and voice command for convenient control of multiple media sources and outputs, 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, e-mail and more. Available dual-screen Blu-Ray DVD entertainment system with HDMI input, navigation, SIRIUS satellite radio and SIRIUS Travel Link make the Chrysler Town & Country the ultimate family vehicle.

Luxurious second-row captain’s seating is available on Touring L and Limited models. A sleek, one-piece instrument panel is crafted with premium materials and is intuitive for the customer. The center stack console has been designed with the customer in mind, offering superior ergonomics with premium materials and a pleasing appearance. An available 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 Sapphire blue color, which allows passengers to find the items they are looking for at night. The steering wheel has integrated controls for audio, navigation and speed control and, a minivan-first, a heated steering wheel option.

REFINEMENT FOR THE DRIVER
The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country delivers an agile, confident driving experience. Engineers placed emphasis on the driver’s experience during routine handling and emergency maneuvers, making the ride more comfortable and creating a quieter cabin in the process. The 2013 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.

Town & Country’s award-winning powertrain delivers best-in-class horsepower without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is a two-time “Ward’s 10 Best Engine” winner and produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-6 is mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. A fuel economizer mode helps the driver maximize fuel efficiency and premium, lower-rolling resistance tires and low-drag brake calipers and rear bearings make great fuel economy possible. Town & Country achieves 17 miles per gallon in the city, 25 on the highway.

With exquisite styling, a beautifully crafted interior, more than 40 available safety and technology features, smart, cutting-edge entertainment features and clever seating and storage options, the Chrysler Town & Country delivers on the Chrysler promise to provide every owner a vehicle that satisfies their desires.

The Chrysler Town & Country appeals 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 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is available in eight exterior colors: Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat, Bright White Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Crystal Pearl Coat, Maximum Steel Pearl Coat, Cashmere Pearl Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat and Sapphire Crystal Metallic Clear Coat.

The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is built at Chrysler Group LLC’s Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group’s culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat’s complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, all-new Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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