A #1 Seller for Good Reason

Although I have owned Chrysler minivan's previously, I checked out the competition from Ford and GM nameplates, as well as several imports (transplants)in this vehicle group before going upscale with my 1996 LXi.
But Chrysler has continued to improve on what they invented in 1984. Their line up goes from the base Voyager to the Creature Comfort Town and Country. Having a family of six has dictates the seven passenger seating arrangement, and after having an '85 Voyager, '92 Caravan, and a '96 T&C LXi, I feel qualified to comment on my current '98 Town and Country LX.

In my opinion, Chrysler has managed to outpace their competition in style, interior space, handling and interior noise. At the same time they have improved road visibility and gas mileage. And the cup holders, which is critical for a family of six on the go.

The seating is comfortable, and now BOTH mid-row seats tilt forward for entry to the rear bench seat. The bench seat has excellent insertion and removal latch mechanisms, with rollers ease of moving it once it's removed. It's still heavy, probably due to government crash worthiness requirements. It takes more than one person to remove it with ease.

The overall ride is excellent, closer to a luxury sedan ride than others in it's class. However, it does exhibit a harsher ride when loaded to it's limit. The load-leveling adjustable shock absorber option probably overcomes this small fault I have in my vehicle. Still, it is quiet and comfortable for long family trips. Maybe that is why Chrysler sells so many of them. The perfect vehicle for a family on the go.