Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Chrysler introduced the fourth generation of the Town&Country minivan in January 2000 as a 2001 model and tried to give its Dodge Caravan an edge on the market to help it survive.
The MPV was also sold in Europe under the Chrysler Voyager nameplate, and it wasn't too well received due to its high appetite for fuel (either gasoline or diesel). In the U.S., on the other hand, the Grand Voyager was one of the best options for a seven-seater family vehicle.
With its raked front end with the hood almost continued by the windshield and the long, curved roofline, the Town&Country featured a dynamic design even though it wasn't built for speed. Its sliding rear doors allowed passengers to easily get in or out of the vehicle. Last but not least, aerodynamics played a crucial role in fuel efficiency, which was good for the American standards, but awful for the Europeans.
Chrysler built the Town&Country in three trim levels, starting with the LX, continuing with the LXi, and the range-topper Limited. For those who asked for more comfort and didn't need seven seats, the automaker offered a version with captain chairs in the middle row. Nevertheless, removing all the seats behind the first row transformed the MPV into an excellent hauler to move kids to college. On the options list, Chrysler added ceiling-mounted screens and a DVD player to entertain the kids in the back on long trips.
Under the hood, the Town&Country featured a 2.4-liter four-banger as a starting point, while the other option was a 3.3-liter V6. The former was available on selected markets with a five-speed manual. Chrysler offered a four-speed automatic as an option for the inline-four but fitted it as standard on the V6. Later on, the automaker replaced the 3.3-liter unit with a 3.8-liter powerplant.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5200 RPM 147 HP @ 5200 RPM 145 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 161 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 218 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/75 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 76.8 in (1951 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.3 in (3030 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 167 cuFT (4729 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4266.7 lbs (1935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5523.5 lbs (2505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 4AT (182 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3301 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 5200 RPM 182 HP @ 5200 RPM 180 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 278 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60-75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 76.8 in (1951 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.3 in (3030 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 167 cuFT (4729 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4376.9 lbs (1985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5512.5 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 4AT (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 5000 RPM 218 HP @ 5000 RPM 215 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 245 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 332 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/75 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 76.8 in (1951 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.3 in (3030 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 167 cuFT (4729 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4421 lbs (2005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5733 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L CRD 5MT (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 4000 RPM 141 HP @ 4000 RPM 139 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/75 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.6 in (5095 mm) |
Width: | 76.8 in (1951 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/64 in (1,600/1,626 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.3 in (3030 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 167 cuFT (4729 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4421 lbs (2005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5600.7 lbs (2540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |