The Town & Country still falls short of the best minivans. High points include a comfortable and settled ride, and a quiet, well-equipped cabin that offers considerable versatility. The second- and third-row seats conveniently fold into the floor, a big convenience that maximizes cargo space, but seating posture is compromised. Though the 283-hp V6 is polished and powerful enough, the transmission is a generation behind, and fuel economy is unimpressive at 17 mpg overall. Everyday handling is sound but sloppy when pushed to the limits. Reliability has been well below average.
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