Spy Shots: 2008 Chrysler Minivan

 

ha ha looks like that one guy is pointing out the camera man...

 

if the fornt looks like the srt-caliber, i think it might be appealing--but still honda/toyota over any US van anyday

 

Jeep Commander tails. Meh. It's a minivan. Can't get too excited about it.
The Toyota Alphard is by far the hottest minivan.

 

A spy photo of the next left lane bandit coming to a freeway near you. Maybe they can work on the left turn signal and have it time out after being on for 5-10 minutes.

 

I didn't know Chrysler was in the monster truck business.

M.

 

LMFAO you know the deal.

 

By Ed Hellwig Email | Blog


Date posted: 05-22-2006

We've spotted prototypes of the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country before, but never with this kind of detail. We'll admit up front that some of the finer points of these pictures have been digitally enhanced. All the guesswork is based on photos of actual prototypes, however, so what you see in these spy photos is pretty close to what the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, and its 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan twin, will look like when they arrive next year.

Our initial shots of these prototypes from several months ago made it look like Chrysler was going for an evolutionary design this time around instead of a heavy redesign. These new details, however, point to more dramatic changes. Most noticeable is the more upright shape to the D-pillars which gives the vehicle a boxier look from behind. This not only changes the whole profile of the minivan, it allows Chrysler to expand interior volume without adding to the Town and Country's already sizable length.

Another big change in store is the use of roll-down windows for the second row. This has become a standard feature of most import minivans and Chrysler wasn't about to miss the opportunity to add the sought-after feature. Although not new, this prototype also has fold-out vent windows in the third row.

Our only interior shot of the Town and Country is a little hazy but there are a few notable details. A mix of metallic and wood trim will be used to accent what looks to be a three-tone dash. Chrysler also appears to be maximizing interior storage space as the driver's door not only has a deep storage bin it also looks to have an integrated storage pocket of some kind in the upper section just below the armrest. In back, the well-received Stow 'n Go folding seats introduced on the current-generation Town and Country are expected to offer a power-fold feature for even easier operation.

Look for the introduction of both the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan at the Detroit auto show in January.

source : edmunds

 

I may be wrong here as I have very little knowledge on minivans- - but I think most mini van owners car less of the exterior styling and more on safety and features. I mean they are buying a mini van after all.
That said the pictures above are a bit of a let down as I would have expected something with more excitement from the company that is putting out other unique designs.
Lee

 

Do you think we can lobby to get Chrysler to leave the camo on the minivan when it comes to market? Maybe they could attract the adventure soccer mom buyer crowd and we would be spared the eyesore. A win-win.

 

Chrysler vans have had a "turn signal on" chime for at least 11 years.

 

I hope they start using some better hardware on these vehicles. Besides the well-known transmission failures with the 4-speed UltraDrive, these vans have had a history of complete junk for things like door locks, window mechanisms, power mirrors, glove box doors, seat adjusters, etc......

 

You're right. My aunt and uncle own one and I swear every time I see it there's a new interior part either broken or missing. Looks like the photographer got busted by the guy on the left

First thing I noticed though was that rear window that's down into the window instead of just popping out. I'm amazed that nobody's done this yet.