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2008 Chrysler Town & Country Review

October 30, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not offensively styled, but they scream ‘function first
MotorTrend.com

instantly recognizable as a Chrysler
Cars.com

Squared off and slab-sided
USAToday

a more sophisticated persona
KBB.com

big and dumpy
BusinessWeek.com

Minivans are not machines of high style, although most reviews found the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country’s new shape acceptable, if not completely pleasing. MotorTrend.com wrote, “These are not good looking vehicles…they scream 'function-first' from every boxy corner and character line.” Cars.com noted, “They didn't go overboard trying to make it look like something other than a minivan.” Car and Driver liked the “Chrysler 300-like grille, quad headlamps, and chrome accents.”

The team at BusinessWeek doesn’t agree, remarking, “it still looks like a minivan—which is to say, big and dumpy.”

While most reviewers focused their interior comments on seating configurations and high-tech features, KBB.com did observe that the 2008 Chrysler “Town & Country combines wood-like and bright trim conveying a more sophisticated persona.“

TheCarConnection.com team eyeballed the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country with careful scrutiny. The angular exterior is what it is. Do keep in mind that the Town & Country’s interior is classier than the Dodge Grand Caravan’s, so if added sophistication is something you’re looking for, stick with the Chrysler.

Conclusion

The slab-sided exterior works for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, but the real magic is inside, where material choices should prove functional and wear well for years.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not offensively styled, but they scream ‘function firstMotorTrend.cominstantly recognizable as a ChryslerCars.comSquared off and slab-sidedUSATodaya more sophisticated personaKBB.combig and dumpyBusinessWeek.com Minivans are not machines of high style, although most reviews found the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country’s new shape acceptable, if not completely pleasing. MotorTrend.com wrote, “These are not good looking vehicles…they scream 'function-first' from every boxy corner and character line.” Cars.com noted, “They didn't go overboard trying to make it look like something other than a minivan.” Car and Driver liked the “Chrysler 300-like grille, quad headlamps, and chrome accents.” The team at BusinessWeek doesn’t agree, remarking, “it still looks like a minivan—which is to say, big and dumpy.” While most reviewers focused their interior comments on seating configurations and high-tech features, KBB.com did observe that the 2008 Chrysler “Town & Country combines wood-like and bright trim conveying a more sophisticated persona.“ TheCarConnection.com team eyeballed the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country with careful scrutiny. The angular exterior is what it is. Do keep in mind that the Town & Country’s interior is classier than the Dodge Grand Caravan’s, so if added sophistication is something you’re looking for, stick with the Chrysler. ConclusionThe slab-sided exterior works for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, but the real magic is inside, where material choices should prove functional and wear well for years. 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY STYLING | [7 out of 10] MotorTrend.com: “Not offensively styled, but they scream ‘function first’” Cars.com: “instantly recognizable as a Chrysler” USAToday: “Squared off and slab-sided” KBB.com: “a more sophisticated persona” BusinessWeek.com: “big and ...

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Other Choices:

The Town & Country’s twin, the Dodge Grand Caravan, offers identical features at a slightly lower price compared to the Chrysler. Honda’s excellent Odyssey is more enjoyable dynamically for the driver, while the Toyota Sienna provides a plusher ride. However, neither can match the Chrysler’s list of features or its sticker (which heads toward the Kia or Hyundai). We consider it significant that Volkswagen—the company that invented the minivan with its 1950 Transporter Microbus—is using the Chrysler minivan as the foundation for its 2009 Routan.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Sandra #1, Posted: 10/22/2008

    Mrs.

    have the need for 3 car seats. When trying it install a car seat in the 3 row the way the seat is tilted the car seat will not sit level need help with this

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