Stellantis Media Site 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Product Chronology                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Delcamp                                                                                                Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   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.