The 2007 Chrysler Town & Country remains unchanged but adds three new exterior colors: Cognac Crystal Clear Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Modern Blue Pearl Coat. The 2007 Chrysler Town & Country’s engine moves this minivan along well, getting reasonable gas mileage.

The soft ride handles potholes and road imperfections nicely, and we love making the sliding doors open with the key fob. The 2007 Chrysler Town & Country does what minivans are supposed to do–carry people and cargo from point A to point B–but it’s unlikely the driver will enjoy the trip, as the car’s cabin gadgets are merely functional. Though it offers useful features like in-floor storage and a full set of fold-flat rear seats, the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country minivan lags behind the competition in acceleration, braking and handling.

A redesign is coming for ‘08, but until then, any of its import-brand rivals will suit you better. The Town & Country won’t win any trophies for handling and performance either. Its ride is soft and wallowy, and no matter which V6 you choose, the T&C feels underpowered relative to others in its class. Its four-speed transmission also tends to hunt when faced with highway inclines. Finally, braking distances are long compared to its peers, which is a problem in a class where safety takes precedence. One advantage the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country has is that it tends to be less expensive than top-ranked vans like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.

If price is your main factor, we’d recommend you opt for the excellent Kia Sedona or Hyundai Entourage, which are thousands cheaper than the Town & Country and offer much better driving dynamics. Although the Town & Country was first to market with a number of useful minivan features, it needs a full redesign to compete in this class. Fortunately, a ground-up makeover is on the way for 2008.

The seven-passenger 2007 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is available in four trim levels: base, LX, Touring and Limited. The base model is the only short-wheelbase T&C; the other three are the larger extended-wheelbase size. Base models are equipped with a second-row bench seat, air-conditioning, power locks and windows, cruise control, tilt steering, remote keyless entry, and a four-speaker CD stereo, but cannot be equipped with fold-flat seating. Moving up to the LX model adds Stow ‘n Go fold-flat seating and a storage system in the second and third rows, second-row captain’s chairs and heated power mirrors.

The T&C Touring adds dual power-sliding doors, a power liftgate, alloy wheels, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, three-zone manual air-conditioning and a six-speaker sound system. The top-of-the-line Limited model is further upgraded with chrome wheels, three-zone automatic climate control, a navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, driver-seat memory and an upgraded Infinity sound system with a six-disc, in-dash CD/DVD changer. Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity (known as UConnect) and a rear DVD entertainment system are optional on all Town & Country minivans. Second-row captain’s chairs are optional on the base T&C.