Redesigned 2008 Chrysler Town and Country caught
Date posted: 11-21-2006
Caught during their final stages of prototype testing, the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan will feature an extensive redesign which favors boxier styling over the current model's more streamlined look. The new Town and Country will be joined by a redesigned 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, a popular duo that still rules the minivan sales charts.
Although covered in extensive camouflage, there are still plenty of changes visible on this new Chrysler minivan. Most notable are the large second-row side windows which look as though they can be rolled down. This is one of the few highly sought-after features not offered by the current Chrysler vans.
This next-generation Chrysler van doesn't look considerably bigger than the current model, but its tall, square design should open up additional passenger space inside. We expect to see the popular Stow 'n Go seat system remain, and top-of-the-line models may get a system with power seats that fold at the touch of a button.
Current Chrysler vans offer two different V6s, but we expect these new models to switch to a single-engine configuration featuring the company's new 4.0-liter V6 coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. With 255 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, the V6 should give the Town and Country solid performance on par with the current class leaders.
What little we saw of this prototype's interior showed a typical minivan layout. Functionality is the key as there are lots of storage spaces as well as a new console-mounted shifter next to the steering wheel. Chrysler's new corporate stereo unit sits on top of the center stack so we can expect DVD navigation and a 20G hard drive to be on the options list.
Look for an official unveil of both the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show in January with sales beginning next fall.
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Forget the streamlined, jellybean look of the current Chrysler Town and Country, as the next-generation model will get a much boxier overall shape. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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Although some computer enhancement was used to remove some of the camouflage, this is pretty close to what the final production version will look like. Tall rear end should give even the third-row seats a spacious feel. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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Although clearly unfinished, the interior of this prototype shows a few important details. Most notable is the switch to a console-mounted shifter to the right of the steering wheel. Also note the upright seating position and extensive storage space in the center stack. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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Forget the streamlined, jellybean look of the current Chrysler Town and Country, as the next-generation model will get a much boxier overall shape. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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Although some computer enhancement was used to remove some of the camouflage, this is pretty close to what the final production version will look like. Tall rear end should give even the third-row seats a spacious feel. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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Although clearly unfinished, the interior of this prototype shows a few important details. Most notable is the switch to a console-mounted shifter to the right of the steering wheel. Also note the upright seating position and extensive storage space in the center stack. (Photo courtesy of KGP Photography)
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