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2010 Chrysler Town & Country
- Storage and gadgets galore
- Convenient Stow 'n Go seats
- Available DVD/TV screens for each row
- Optional satellite TV service
- More luxurious than its Dodge sibling
- Marginal safety in a rear-end crash
- Clumsy handling
- Sub-par interior materials
- Flaws with optional Swivel 'n Go seats
- Boxy styling
Free Price Quote for 2010 Chrysler Town & CountryThe majority of reviewers continue to extol the virtues of the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country's abundance of clever gadgets, family-friendly features, cavernous cargo room and bang-for-the-buck value. Yet, they just as readily point out its various shortcomings, namely sub-par interior materials, clumsy handling, questionable reliability and overall lack of refinement in comparison to the top-rated 2010 Honda Odyssey (Base MSRP: $26,805 to $40,755) and 2010 Toyota Sienna (Base MSRP: $24,540 to $37,865).
Still, testers say the Town & Country excels at hauling families and keeping the kids occupied.
The 2010 model is largely unchanged except for the addition of active front headrests and rear obstacle detection now offered for all trims. The Town & Country remains competitive in fuel economy (17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway).
Like its nearly identical (but slightly cheaper) sibling, the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (Base MSRP: $21,800 to $27,975), continues to receive marginal crash-test scores for protecting passengers in a rear-end collision. For a detailed review of this minivan, visit our page on the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, which is identical, save for the minor changes noted above.
Ironically, while Edmunds.com editors take an especially harsh stance against the Town & Country because of quality issues, they note "minivans aren't intended to be sports cars, so the Town & Country's handling is about what you'd expect and mid-pack for the segment." At the same time, ConsumerGuide.com editors praise the Chrysler and its sibling as "possibly the quietest minivans" on the road. Adding that neither is as sporty as the Odyssey or well-appointed as the Sienna, they say the top-rated minivans still can't match the Town & Country's winning blend of "family friendly attributes and dollar value."
Our Sources
1. Edmunds.com
Editors of Edmunds.com pull no punches in their review of the Chrysler Town & Country. They discuss the vehicle's pros and cons and provide an informative overview of vehicle features, trim levels and options. Ultimately, they say the minivan isn't recommended because of its "shoddy build quality and interior."
Review: 2010 Chrysler Town and Country Review, Editors of Edmunds.com
ConsumerGuide.com provides a comprehensive evaluation that covers vehicle highlights, features and specifications and safety features, as well as the competition. A highlight of this review is the road-test rundown that details testers' impressions of acceleration, fuel economy, ride quality, steering/handling/braking, quietness, controls, front and rear roominess and comfort, plus cargo room and value with the class.
Review: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
3. SaferCar.gov
Readers can search the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's database to find crash-test results for all minivans. Like most others, the Chrysler Town & Country earns 5-star impact and 4-star rollover ratings.
Review: 5-Star Safety Ratings, Editors of SaferCar.gov
4. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Although the Chrysler Town & Country gets the highest possible ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front- and side-impact crash tests here, its rear-crash protection is rated only "Marginal."
Review: Chrysler Town & Country, Editors of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
According to Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy estimates, the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is rated at 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway with the 3.3-liter V6, 16 city/23 highway with the 3.8-liter V6, and 17 city/25 highway with the 4-liter V6. All three available engines run on regular-grade gas.
Review: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, Editors of FuelEconomy.gov
Aside from a couple of minor updates mentioned above, the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country carries over essentially unchanged from the 2009. For a detailed review and more observations on this minivan, consult our page on the 2009 version.
Review: 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, Editors of ConsumerSearch, February 2009
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