Chrysler Group vehicles that received Consumer Guide “Best Buys” for the 2012 model year are:
Chrysler: 300, Town & Country (view inventory)
Dodge: Charger, Grand Caravan, and Journey (view inventory)
Ram: 1500 (view inventory)

Models that received “Recommended Picks” by Consumer Guide for the 2012 model year are:
Jeep®: Grand Cherokee (view inventory)
Dodge: Durango (view inventory)
FIAT: 500 

“We are honored and thrilled to have nine vehicles named as ‘Best Buys’ or ‘Recommended Picks’ by Consumer Guide Automotive,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand and Head of U.S. Sales. “Chrysler Group launched an unprecedented 16 all-new or substantially-refreshed vehicles in 2010 and 2011, models that continue to resonate with both consumers and objective, third parties like Consumer Guide.”

Consumer Guide’s annual list, designed to make car buying easier for consumers, represents the best overall values in 18 vehicle categories. This year’s list showcases 106 vehicles from the hundreds of cars, SUVs, minivans, and trucks tested.

A “Best Buy” rating signifies that a vehicle is ranked at the top of its class and is strongly approved by the editors. “Best Buy” vehicles represent the finest balance of attributes and price within their classes, and they are the best choices for most consumers. Consumer Guide’s “Recommended Picks” feature vehicles that, though not ranked at the very top of their category, are still worth strong consideration by consumers for their unique combination of attributes and value.

 The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country was awarded the Detroit News Readers’ Choice “Best Family Hauler” for a seventh year in a row. A panel of consumer-minded Detroit News reader-judges — rather than industry professionals — selected the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country as the best family vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.“Chrysler has been the lead innovator in the minivan segment for over 20 years, and the Detroit News Readers’ Choice Award for Best Family Hauler demonstrates that consumers continue to take notice,” said Saad Chehab, Head, Chrysler Brand – Chrysler Group LLC. "The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country adds to its groundbreaking features like Stow ‘n Go® seating and Stow ‘n Place™ stowable roof rack with even more standard features. Town & Country is now the only minivan available with standard DVD and leather seating, making it an even better value.”

Chrysler Town & Country

The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan builds upon the dramatic, and well received, changes made in the previous model year. Already imbued with innovative technology, unparalleled functionality, classic design, and a long list of standard convenience and safety features, enhancements in refinement make the 2012 Town & Country a true stand-out in the minivan segment.

All 2012 Chrysler Town & Country models offer over 40 available safety, security and technology features, providing customers the safety they expect to ensure peace of mind when traveling. Standard safety features include ParkView® rear backup camera, front seat-mounted air bags, a driver-side inflatable knee blocker, advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags, side-curtain air bags for all three rows and electronic stability control, including Brake Assist and all-speed traction control.

New standard features for 2012 include standard leather seating and rear-seat DVD for all models, new Sapphire Blue interior lighting scheme and a class-exclusive leather and wood heated steering wheel for Limited models.