| Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand | | | | the Swivel n' Go(TM) seat system, the Stow n' |
| Caravan were recently vested with the "Best of | | | | Go(R) seating system and a second-row bench seat |
| What's New" for 2008 Award. This prestigious award | | | | with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat. Swivel n' Go(TM) |
| was given by the editors of Popular Science | | | | offers second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to |
| Magazine. | | | | face the third row with a removable table that installs |
| Mark Jannot, the Editor and Chief of Popular Science | | | | between the two rows, covered storage bins in the |
| Magazine said that for over 20 years, Popular | | | | second-row floor, third-row uncovered storage and |
| Science's Best of What's New awards have | | | | fold-in-the-floor third-row seating |
| recognized innovations that have made positive | | | | • Standard safety equipment include |
| contributions to daily life and has help to change | | | | advanced multi-stage driver and low-risk deployment |
| views of the future. He also added, "PopSci's editors | | | | air bags, the all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags |
| evaluate thousands of products each year to | | | | with added rollover protection and an electronic |
| develop this thoughtful list. There's no higher accolade | | | | stability program with traction control and brake |
| Popular Science can give." | | | | assist |
| Chrysler the producer of quality Jeep oxygen sensor | | | | • Entertainment features include the SIRIUS |
| has also extended their gratitude for the honor given | | | | Backseat TV featuring three family friendly channels |
| to the Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand | | | | (Disney Channel, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon |
| Caravan. Deborah Meyer, Vice-President and Chief | | | | Mobile) and a dual DVD entertainment system that |
| Marketing Officer-Chrysler LLC in behalf of the | | | | provides access to different media to be played at |
| company said: "We are very honored that Popular | | | | the same time |
| Science chose the Chrysler Town Country and the | | | | • Convenience features include One-touch |
| Dodge Grand Caravan as award winners for 2008. | | | | power third row folding seat and YES essentials |
| The Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand | | | | stain-resistant, odor-resistant and anti-static fabric |
| Caravan are leaders in the minivan marketplace | | | | seats, a premium front console that slides rearward |
| because of what they offer. Innovation, functionality, | | | | 21 inches and 13 cup or bottle holders |
| value, safety and useful features are what set the | | | | • A minivan-first six-speed transaxle available |
| Dodge and Chrysler minivans apart from the others." | | | | with 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V-6 engines for smoother |
| Chrysler spearheaded the modern minivan segment | | | | shifts, more brisk launches and better acceleration |
| way back in the year 1983 and ever since has | | | | with less engine flare |
| become the sales leader in the segment. To date, | | | | • Three engine options are offered including |
| the automaker has sold more than 12 million minivans | | | | a the 3.3-liter V-6 flex-fuel-capable engine that is |
| worldwide and at present is pioneering industry first | | | | mated to a four-speed transaxle and produces 175 |
| features on minivans. | | | | hp and 205 lb.-ft of torque, a 3.8-liter V-6 engine |
| The 2008 Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand | | | | mated to a new six-speed automatic transaxle that |
| Caravan are designed for family use and it's evident | | | | produces 197 hp and 230 lb.-ft of torque and a new |
| on the features that are equipped on them: | | | | 4.0-liter V-6 engine mated to the new six-speed |
| • Three distinct seating systems that include | | | | automatic transaxle that produces 251 hp and 259 lb. |