1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX
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Photo: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-28-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Chrysler Town & Country in Bright White, front right, 08-23-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8 V6 (46472063531) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '98-'00 Chrysler Town & Country by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, Rear Right, 06-28-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (NS, 1996–2000); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, Front Right, 06-28-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chrysler Town & Country in Bright White, front right, 08-23-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8 V6 (46472063531) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '98-'00 Chrysler Town & Country by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, Rear Right, 06-28-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX is a 158-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,675 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 202 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Town and Country measures 186.4 inches long on a 113.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,874 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,675 ($51,111 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L EGA V6 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 202 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, Electronic Control (41TE) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.62 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Isolated strut w/ coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring w/ linkless antisway bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.00 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in |
| Turning Diameter | 37.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.0 x 0.9 in vented rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | N/A -- rear drum brakes, 9.8 x 2.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.4 in |
| Width | 75.6 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 138.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,874 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 68 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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