Video: 2015 Chrysler Town & Country

In fact, there haven't been many changes to this minivan in quite a while, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a place in this segment. There are newer minivans, but there are still a number of features in the Town & Country that stand out in the minivan segment, so let's check them out. When it comes to second and third row versatility, the Town & Country still impresses. And that's because of its second row Stow 'n Go seating. Now it's standard on all Town & Country's but it creates a rather seamless cargo area conversion by the seats folding into bins in the floor. Now Honda has something called a magic seat, but that's a card trick compared to the disappearing yacht that is the Chrysler Stow 'n Go system. And it works pretty well, only that you have to slide the front passenger and driver's seats forward all the way to open up the bin. Now on this particular limited trim level, you have memory seats that make it a little easier getting back to your seating position. Otherwise there's a lot of fussing with the front seats to get the second row Stow 'n Go, but otherwise it's just, yeah, pull the switch and it folds into the floor. Nice and easy. You don't have to remove any heavy seats and you still have a ton of cargo room. Now on that third row on this model is a power third row, and it has many positions. You can have it in the upright position, the folded position, and also a tailgate position. (dreamy music) Where entertainment systems are a big part of the minivan segment and in the Town and Country, their premier system is this dual screen Blu-ray set up. Now, It has a screen for both the second and third row. It's remote power, one remote controls both screens. And you also have wireless headphones. Now through the rear screen here, we're streaming an iPhone through an adapter. Then the front screen we have a portable DVD player plugged in, but you can also substitute it for any RCA type device. Gaming system, and similar. The great thing about the dual screen setup is it's not limited to the upper trim levels. You can actually get it on the lower S trim level where it's standard on this Limited Platinum trim level. It's standard. the Town of Country Stow 'n Go seating, rear entertainment system, and third row versatility are fantastic, but there are other areas where the Town and Country starting to show its age, perhaps most importantly are in it's safety ratings. The Town and Country scores the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is the lowest score of poor and the small offset front crash test. That's important crash test because a good or acceptable rating are required to get the agency's top safety pick. The Town and Country and the related Dodge Grand Caravan. Don't get it. Nor does the Nissan Quest. All other minivans in the segment though, they get the top safety pick. If you look at the Honda Odyssey or the Kia Sedona, inside those minivans you're going to get the automakers latest and greatest multimedia offerings with big screens, colorful displays, all the latest connectivity features. And the Chrysler. You're not going to get that. Chrysler has an amazing 8.4 inch Uconnect system, but it's not available in the Town and Country. Here you're left with a screen that looks like it has the resolution of a 15 year old Game Boy Color. Second and third row versatility get a big thumbs up. Comfort and not so much. Both rows are a little narrow, in the second row especially with these captain's chairs. The seats narrow and the padding is thin. And then the third row, the resting position of the power folding third row, isn't that comfortable. Now who's going to be sitting back here? Kids. Are they going to notice? Probably not, especially if they're in boosters or child seats. But if you have either have any teens or adults back here for a long trip. Not convinced this is the most comfortable seating arrangement to be in for the long haul. There's clearly room for improvement with the Chrysler Town and Country. For $41,000 though, you get a lot of solid family content for the money in this Limited Platinum trim level. The great thing is you don't even have to spend that much money to get some of the Town of Country's most notable features. Now there is a lot of improvement though, and the good thing is you won't have to wait that long to see it as a new Town and Country is expected in calendar year 2016. (trunk thuds)