Chrysler Town & Country Celebrates 30th Anniversary

overview_03The minivan is a staple of American roadways all over.  The class have come to represent many things, but chief among them is the chariot of the family.  The styling has come a long way and Chrysler is looking to celebrate just how far the class has come in such a short time.

The first Chrysler Town & Country minivan was made in November of 1983.  That means it’s the 30th anniversary not only for the Town & Country itself, but for the minivan class.  What better way to commemorate the achievement than by moving forward with a special 30th anniversary edition of the Town & Country?

“The Chrysler Group is well-known as the creator of the minivan, and these 30th Anniversary Editions are the perfect way to celebrate their leadership and longevity in the marketplace,” said Ben Winter, vice president of Vehicle Engineering.

The 30th Anniversary Edition of the Town & Country will be based on the Touring-L model.  To make sure people who take a look will recognize it as a special edition Town & Country, there will be unique markings inside and out.  The 30th Anniversary Edition will also come equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission.

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New Chrysler Mini-Van Will Feature 9 Speed Transmission

ext1The future is upon us and Chrysler is gearing up to meet it head on.  The current course is that they will be released a new minivan in the time frame of 2015.  One of the features expected to be included in the design is a new part of the powertrain.  That would be a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The reasoning behind this is that car-makers are following the trend that consumers want more for less.  The more in this case is driving, the less being less gas to make that happen.  Another part of this decision is that regulations are becoming stricter.

So Chrysler is getting ready to deal with these new changes.  Back in 2011, Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Chrysler, paid a visit to the Windsor Assembly Plant, where the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are made.  While he was there, he remarked that the nine-speed transmission will be in the next generation van.  Recently, he even said that the same gearbox will be added to the Dodge Dart to make it more appealing to consumers.

Chrysler is making strong strides into predicting what the car of the future is going to be.  The smart gamble will always be on the one that costs the customer less at the pump.

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Source: “Chrysler Gears Up for the Future” The Province