Download Print 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Product Chronology August 31, 2005 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - 2005 Model Year Simplified model availability: SWB (short-wheelbase): Town & Country LWB (long-wheelbase): LX, Touring and Limited Stow 'n Go™ seating and storage system on LWB models Overhead Rail System with three moveable/removeable storage bins, rear HVAC controls available on LWB models (standard on Limited) Front advanced multi-stage air bags with passenger- side Occupant Classification System (OCS) Driver-side inflatable knee blocker (inflates in conjunction with air bag deployment) Three-row side-curtain air bags available (standard on Limited); not available with sun roof or Entertainment Group #1 DoorAlert sliding door open/light flash feature activates exterior hazard lamps when sliding doors are opened New exterior colors: Magnesium Pearl Coat, Linen Gold Metallic New interior color: Dark Khaki/Light Graystone Exterior freshening, including new headlamps on LWB models Buffed stainless steel roof rack replaces painted body color roof rack on Limited New instrument cluster graphics; message center moved from instrument panel brow to cluster New interior trim finishes: Sycamore Woodgrain, LX; Satin Silver on Touring; Sycamore Woodgrain with Satin Silver on Limited; bright badging on steering wheels BeltAlert, enhanced seat belt reminder system Available UConnect™ hands-free communication with Bluetooth™ wireless technology Factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio available(a) Removable center console offered on SWB models Entertainment Group #1 with rear video offered on SWB models 2004 Model Year eL discontinued Short-wheelbase model added LXi/LXi AWD discontinued Touring model added All-wheel-drive Touring model added New Town & Country Platinum Edition New AM/FM radio with CD player standard sound system New AM/FM radio with integrated six-disc CD changer Rear entertainment system now includes six-disc in-dash CD/DVD changer 2003 Model Year LX AWD model discontinued eL adds 3.8-liter V-6 engine-optional eX adds driver-side power sliding door, steering wheel audio controls, security alarm, and leather-wrapped steering wheel-standard LXi adds power liftgate, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), auto-dimming mirrors, AM/FM radio with cassette and CD, third-row lamps and grab handles and roof rack-standard Limited adds heated front seats, AM/FM radio with cassette and six-disc CD changer and Quad-Command® seats with 50/50 rear bench Power adjustable pedals-optional on all models (late availability) Power sun roof-Optional on LXi and Limited Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System-Optional on eX, LX, LXi and Limited Six-disc CD changer replaces four-disc CD changer-Optional on LXi and standard on Limited 2002 Model Year eL model introduced Available Electronics Convenience Group-Optional on LXi, standard on Limited Tire pressure monitor included with EVIC-Standard on Limited and optional on LXi Rear seat audio AM/FM/cassette/CD with remote control and dual wireless headphones — All models except base LX and eX Available steering wheel radio controls added to the power accessory delay feature 2001 Model Year eX model introduced (mid-year introduction) Refined 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V-6 engines Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes on front-wheel-drive models Available industry-first power liftgate Power sliding doors with industry-first opening-direction obstacle detection and in-door motors All-new body structure All-new interior including seats, trim panels, instrument panel and instrument cluster Available industry-first removable center console with power outlet Available industry-first infrared sensing, three-zone automatic temperature control air conditioning Available industry-first three-zone temperature control air conditioning Driver and passenger air bags with multi-stage inflators(b) Available supplemental side-impact air bags for front outboard occupants Available security alarm system with Sentry Key® engine immobilizer 2000 Model Year Additional distinctions between LX and LXi appearance Additional distinctions between LX and LXi equipment 3.8-liter engine with all-wheel drive meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in Northeast Trading Region states 1999 Model Year Limited model introduced Steering wheel radio controls available Next-generation driver side air bag(b) Child seat available with Quad-Command seating 1998 Model Year High Output 3.8-liter V-6 engine available in all 50 states (180 horsepower, 240 lb.-ft. of torque) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states adopting California emission regulations Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states that do not adopt California emission regulations Next-generation passenger air bag(b) Third-generation integrated child seats New front-end appearance — Grille with winged badge, redesigned fascia and quad headlamps 1997 Model Year Low-speed traction control available Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with all-wheel drive Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) 1996 Model Year Completely redesigned body, chassis and interior Increased torque-3.3-liter, OHV, SMPI V-6 engine (203 lb.-ft.) Increased torque-3.8-liter, OHV, SMPI V-6 engine (225 lb.-ft.) Load-leveling suspension option Second sliding door available Personalized remote keyless entry Easy-Out® roller seats HVAC system with dual-zone temperature control 1995 Model Year Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle refined 1994 Model Year 3.8-liter, OHV, 12-valve SMPI V-6 engine Passenger air bag 1993 Model Year Quad-Command seating with tilt feature 1992 Model Year All-wheel-drive option Dual child seats 1991 Model Year All-new exterior body panels, instrument panel and interior trim 1990 Model Year 3.3-liter, OHV, 12-valve MPI V-6 engine Initial introduction spring 1989 as a 1990 model (a) "SIRIUS" is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (b) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.