Ride & Handling
Ride quality — an aspect where the last 300 excelled — remains good in either trim level. The suspension soaks up bumps well, isolating the cabin most of the time. Alas, it's no match for the car's weight. The 300 feels less nose-heavy than much of its front-drive competition, but charge hard into a corner and it pitches off-balance, with mushy steering that inspires little confidence in negotiating the curve.
Fortunately, Chrysler packages the 300's optional 20-inch wheels with a firmer, Touring suspension and 25 percent quicker steering. Indeed, the flatter cornering and sharper turn-in suit the car's dynamics much better. It's not quite as well-mannered as the Hyundai Genesis, but you'll drive more confidently with this setup. The tradeoff comes in a firmer ride — it picks up more rhythm over bumpy pavement — and higher steering effort around parking lots, but I didn't find either aspect objectionable.
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Interior Care
Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent
for carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
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From Three V-6 Engines to One
Last year, Town & Country shoppers had a choice of three V-6 engines, but for
2011 all models are powered by a 283-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 that teams with a
six-speed automatic transmission. ...
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution telltales.
These telltales include:
• Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and r ...
