The 2016 Town & Country is Chrysler’s flagship high-performance luxury minivan that comes with a long list of standard features, a versatile cabin, and a capable V6 engine. Its innovative fold-into-floor second-row seats are one of their kind, while its standard leather upholstery and entertainment system make it a delight to drive for long journeys. Here’s a look at the car’s key features and some attractive add-ons that allow motorheads to personalize their Town & Country.

Models
2016 Chrysler Town & Country has six model levels: LX, Touring, S, Touring-L, Limited, and Limited Platinum. For the majority of buyers, the S trim is a good option. It includes leather upholstery, a DVD entertainment system with two screens for the second and third rows, and a performance-tuned suspension. The 2016 Town & Country’s gross weight is 6,050 pounds and its curb weight is 4,652 pounds. Its bumper-to-bumper length is just under 17 feet.

Interior and comfort
The Ralph Gilles-designed fifth-generation minivan boasts a flexible, well-equipped cabin, tasteful layout, superior soundproofing, and ample power for hauling around a full load of passengers and cargo. This seven-person van has plenty of space in the front row. Rear-seat passengers will have no trouble getting in and out, thanks to the vehicle’s low floor and power sliding rear doors.
Town & Country boasts power windows on the sliding doors and gear shifts relocated from the steering column to the center console. Additional optional features include a rear overhead console with LED map lights, halo ambient lighting, and SIRIUS Backseat TV.

Stow’n Go seating
With 33 cubic feet behind the rear seats and a maximum of 143.8 cubic feet overall, the Town & Country provides a lot of storage room. The second-row seats can turn to face the third row. When the two rear rows face each other, a small table, stored in the bins underneath the floor, can be placed between them. This Stow ‘n Go seats make it easy to convert sitting rows into usable cargo space. With the standard power liftgate, loading is also easy.

Engine, performance, & fuel economy
Chrysler Town & Country has more than enough power, even when carrying a full load of people and baggage, thanks to its standard 283-horsepower 4.0 V6 engine. It has a six-speed automatic transmission and well-built engine and offers exceptional agility, and precise steering. The minivan has good fuel economy, getting 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the interstate. When properly equipped, a Town & Country can tow up to 3,600 pounds.

Driver-assistance and add-on features
Town & Country offers numerous basic features, including two USB ports, a 6.5-inch touch-screen display, a six-speaker music system, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and rearview cameras. A SafetyTec option adds more advanced safety features like blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. The minivan is equipped with a remote keyless entry feature and vehicle security alarm that monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry. The keyless entry allows one to lock or unlock doors and activate the panic alarm when needed.

Warranty and insurance
Buyers receive a 100,000-mile powertrain warranty along with a 3-month, 3,000-mile maximum care warranty that covers major parts, and is valid from the CPO Chrysler’s purchase date. The maximum care warranty takes effect after the original 3-year, 36,000-mile new-vehicle warranty expires on one’s CPO Chrysler.

Cost & insurance
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country is reasonably priced between $17,300 and $27,100; the variations are caused mainly by add-on features, trim levels, mileage, and the regional demand for the car. The average estimated cost is $21,800.
Over five years, the Town & Country will cost approximately $24,700 including insurance, fuel, maintenance, and repair costs. The cost of insuring a Chrysler Town & Country depends on factors like the level of coverage one needs, type of insurance, deductible, one’s credit score and age, past driving record, location, etc.