Town & Country Proves Itself in Safety for Buffalo Chrysler Drivers

Making a strong entrance in 2012, the acclaimed Chrysler Town & Country recently ranked high in a Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test. The minivan is available for shoppers at West Herr Chrysler Jeep Suzuki, a leading Chrysler dealer serving Buffalo.

The verdict is in for minivan shoppers at a top Chrysler dealer serving Buffalo— the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country delivers high-quality safety. The Chrysler minivan joins the Dodge Caravan, Volkswagen Routan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna as a Top Safety Pick. In a recent crash test led by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chrysler Town & Country attained the highest rating of “good” for frontal, side, rollover and rear crash protection.

“Safety-conscious parents shopping for a family hauler should be pleased with today’s minivan choices,” says David Zuby, the Institute’s chief research officer. “At the same time, the ratings show that major differences remain in this segment when it comes to protection in a rollover crash.”

As one of its many safety features, the Town & Country is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (EBS), which is a required trait for consideration as a Top Safety Pick. According to an IIHS release, more than 8,000 people were killed in rollover crashes in the United States in 2009. And, as of the 2012 model year, EBS is required on all passenger vehicles.

However, it’s estimated that up to 6,000 rollover fatalities can still occur annually even if all passenger vehicles on the road had ESC. This makes stronger vehicle roofs an absolute necessity. The rollover ratings for the minivans, including the Town & Country, are based on a roof-strength test, and the Town & Country proved itself with a 4.51 strength-to-weight ratio for Buffalo Chrysler shoppers.

Revamped Town & Country at Chrysler Dealer Serving Buffalo

While the previous model of the minivan revealed an extensive list of improvements that won the vehicle many awards, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country goes even further. In the new model year, the vehicle builds upon the existing technology, design, and luxury features with increased refinement.

Shoppers at the Chrysler dealer near Buffalo will find that leather seating and a rear-seat DVD system now come standard in all models. Additionally, on Limited models, drivers and passengers can enjoy enhanced comfort and appearance with new Sapphire Blue interior lighting and a leather and wood steering wheel. Also new in 2012, car seekers can choose from three new exterior colors for 2012: True Blue, Cashmere Pearl, and Crystal Blue.

Since its debut in 1989, the Chrysler Town and County boasted 75 “firsts” in minivan innovations. With more than 14 million sales under its belt, the vehicle is still a leader in introducing the newest innovations among minivans.

As optional features on the Touring and standard on Touring-L and Limited models, the SafetyTec Group comprises rain-sensitive windshield wipers, Smartbeam headlamps, ParkSense® rear park assist system, and Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

To test drive this stunning IIHS Top Safety Pick today, call West Herr Chrysler Jeep Suzuki, a leading Chrysler dealer serving Buffalo, at 716-662-4400.

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