2012 Chrysler Town & Country: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is that leather-trimmed seating and rear-seat DVD entertainment are standard on every trim. This is a feature-focused update rather than a mechanical redesign.
About the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
5th generation (2008-2016), second year after the major 2011 refresh.
Chrysler positioned the Town & Country as the more upscale family minivan in its class: a seven-seat van that mixed everyday usefulness with a richer cabin, more standard convenience features, and more family-focused tech than a basic people mover. Its core appeal was simple and durable for used-car shoppers: power side doors, easy-fold seating, lots of storage, and long-trip comfort, with the higher trims pushing deeper into near-luxury territory.
The Touring serves as a well-equipped family model with power sliding doors, fold-flat Stow ’n Go seating, leather upholstery, and a rear DVD screen. Touring-L adds more parking help, storage, and convenience features, while Limited emphasizes luxury with Nappa leather, heated first- and second-row seats, navigation, and a stronger audio system.
What changed, by category
2012 Chrysler Town & Country specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 283 hp | 283 hp | 283 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 143.8 cu-ft | 143.8 cu-ft | 143.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7 in | 32.7 in | 32.7 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Pedals | |||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country?
The biggest change is more standard cabin equipment. Every 2012 trim has leather-trimmed seating and rear-seat DVD entertainment.
Does every 2012 Chrysler Town & Country have leather seats and rear DVD entertainment?
Yes. Leather-trimmed seating and rear-seat DVD entertainment are standard on Touring, Touring-L, and Limited for 2012.
Is the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country mechanically different from the 2011 model?
No. The 2012 carries over the 3.6-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission, body structure, and Stow ’n Go seating layout from 2011.
What changed on the 2012 Town & Country Touring?
The 2012 Touring gains standard leather-trimmed seating, rear DVD entertainment, and a USB port. Automatic high beams and blind-spot sensors move from standard to optional equipment.
What changed on the 2012 Town & Country Limited?
The 2012 Limited adds a wood-and-leather steering wheel and the lineup’s new Sapphire Blue cabin lighting. Its V6 powertrain and other major equipment carry over.