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| Chrysler Pacifica (RU) | |
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| aka | {{{aka}}} |
| Production | 2016-Present |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body Style | {{{Body Style}}} |
| Length | 203.6 in (5,171 mm) |
| Width | 79.6 in (2,022 mm) |
| Height | 69.9 in (1,775 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in (3,089 mm) |
| Weight | {{{Weight}}} |
| Transmission | 9-speed 948TE automatic
CVT automatic (PHEV) |
| Engine | 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (gasoline) |
| Power | {{{Power}}} |
| Similar | Chrysler 200 |
| Designer | Irina Zavatski, Winnie Cheung (interior) |
The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan being produced by the Chrysler division of FCA US LLC. Although sharing its name with a discontinued crossover, it is an all-new design replacing the Chrysler Town & Country. The minivan is produced with two powertrains, a 3.6-liter gasoline powered engine and a plug-in hybrid, marketed as Pacifica Hybrid. The plug-in hybrid version has a 16-kWh Lithium-ion battery capable of delivering an all-electric range of 33 mi (53 km). The gasoline-only version of the Pacifica minivan went on sale in mid-2016, while the plug-in hybrid version became available in early 2017.
History[]
In June 2013, it was reported that Chrysler was preparing to produce a new generation of its Town & Country minivan at the Windsor Assembly Plant, with production set to begin in 2015 and a release for the 2017 model year. An industry analyst reported that the new version would possibly be a crossover utility vehicle in the vein of the Pacifica.
In 2015, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that it would invest $2 billion in developing a new minivan, and overhauling the Windsor Assembly Plant to facilitate its production. A company roadmap revealed that a new Town & Country would begin production in February 2016 for the 2017 model year, and that the final-generation Dodge Grand Caravan would be maintained in parallel with the new Town & Country as a lower-cost option during the 2017 model year, after which it will be discontinued. Marchionne has been against "duplicate[d] investments" in product development—a strategy reflected by his reduction of badge-engineering between FCA US's domestic marques. On November 3, 2015, FCA filed to have its trademark registration on the Pacifica brand renewed; FCA's Head of Passenger Car Brands Timothy Kuniskis denied that this was related to any new products, and that it was standard industry practice to continue renewing its trademarks because "you don't want to lose names. Establishing new names is expensive."
The new vehicle debuted on January 11, 2016, at the 2016 North American International Auto Show. Rather than being named as the Town & Country, the new vehicle was branded as the Pacifica. The decision to drop the Town & Country brand was made primarily to distinguish the new vehicle from previous iterations; Director of Chrysler brand product marketing Bruce Velisek explained that the Pacifica was meant to "change the entire paradigm of what people know about minivans in the segment". Among its differences from the previous Town & Country is a new platform, and a design carrying a sportier appearance inspired by crossovers—a market segment that had cannibalized minivan sales—in an effort to disassociate the vehicle from other minivans with a boxier build. Chrysler is also changing the minivan's sliding doors: they will be aluminum and hands-free, opening automatically when the fob holder waves under them.
On March 10, 2016, FCA announced that the starting price of the 2017 Pacifica would be US$28,595. This is US$1,400 less than the starting price of the 2016 Town & Country. On November 15, 2016, pricing for the plug-in hybrid model was released. The base model called 'Premium' starts at US$41,995 and the high-end 'Platinum' model starts at US$44,995. Because the Pacifica Hybrid has a 16 kWh battery pack, it qualifies in the U.S. for the full US$7,500 federal tax credit and also to other incentives at the state and local level. In Jne 2017, Chrysler recalled the 1,600 RUs sold to fix the electronics.
The production of a plug-in hybrid version, which will be the first of its class in the United States, was, according to chief engineer Kevin Mets, meant to create an electric vehicle that could feasibly be a family's "primary vehicle".
Chrysler Voyager[]
Starting with the 2020 model year, the low-end "L" and "LX" models have been separated from the Pacifica nameplate and are now sold under the Voyager nameplate in the United States. This marked the return of the Voyager nameplate to the Chrysler model lineup, in which it was last used in 2016, and the North American market, in which it was last used in 2003 in the U.S. and 2007 in Mexico. In addition to the L and LX trim levels, an "LXi" model is available to fleet customers.
In the 2021 model year, Canadian sales of the model started under the Chrysler Grand Caravan nameplate with trim level designations carried over from the outgoing Dodge Grand Caravan (as opposed to the former base Pacifica) and no equivalent to the LXi model. This marked the return of the "Chrysler Grand Caravan" nameplate which was last used in 2007, primarily in South American markets.
The Voyager was restricted in the United States to fleet buyers for the 2022 model year. It continues the pre-facelift design and includes a long list of features and equipment with only two options: (1) the "SafetyTec Group" (Advanced Brake Assist, Pedestrian Emergency Braking, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-inch Display, ParkSense Rear Park Assist System with Stop, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection System) and (2) the "Fleet Security Group" (Two additional key fobs and SiriusXM Guardian trial).
2021 facelift[]
A restyled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was introduced at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois. The 2021 model year Pacifica featured new exterior styling and is now available with all-wheel-drive (AWD) for gasoline-powered models. The Pacifica Hybrid versions use front-wheel-drive.
Unlike previous AWD Chrysler minivans, the AWD Pacifica retains the Stow 'n' Go seating. It is the first Fiat Chrysler Automobiles vehicle to feature the new Android-based Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a standard 10.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as Amazon Alexa capabilities, as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio and high-speed data connectivity. USB-C high-speed data and charging ports are standard equipment, and TomTom-based GPS navigation are optional. The "FamCam" rear camera system can display an image of rear passengers in place of a conversation mirror.
A new Pinnacle trim level adds "Pinnacle" badging on the front doors, unique leather seat trim, quilted leather pillows for the second-row seats, and unique exterior styling cues.
Production[]
Production of the vehicle will be on an all-new platform at the Windsor Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Powertrains[]
The Pacifica utilizes a new revision of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, and will be produced with two powertrains, gasoline-only and plug-in hybrid, marketed as Pacifica Hybrid. The plug-in hybrid version utilizes a 16-kWh Lithium-ion battery, located under second row seat flooring (the hybrid will not be available with the stow'n'go seating and vacuum), with an all-electric rangeof 33 mi (53 km)[17] before switching back to using the gasoline engine. The battery can be fully recharged in two hours using a 240-volt plug-in system. The gasoline-only version of the Pacifica minivan was scheduled to begin sales by mid-2016, while the plug-in hybrid version will be available for sale by late 2016. Chrysler expected the plug-in hybrid model to achieve a fuel economy of at least 80 miles per gallon equivalent, but on December 1, 2016, the EPA announced the minivan achieved 84 MPGe.
Fuel economy[]
The Pacifica Hybrid operating in hybrid mode has the highest fuel economy of any minivan available in the American market as of December 2016. The following table presents the official EPA fuel economy ratings for both powertrain variants of the Chrysler Pacifica.
| Fuel economy as rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[21] (Fuel economy as displayed in the Monroney label) | ||||||||
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| Vehicle | Model year |
Operating mode |
EPA fuel economy ratings | Notes | ||||
| Combined | City | Highway | ||||||
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2017 | Gasoline only |
22 mpg | 18 mpg | 28 mpg | |||
| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | 2017 | Electricity only (33 mi) |
84 mpg-e(1) (40 kWh/100 mi) |
- | - | During the first 33 mi uses some gasoline. The actual all-electric range is between 0 and 33 mi.[21] | ||
| Gasoline only | 32 mpg | - | - | |||||
| Notes: (1) Conversion 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kW-hr. | ||||||||
Safety[]
| Overall: | 5-star |
| Frontal Driver: | 5-star |
| Frontal Passenger: | 5-star |
| Side Driver: | 5-star |
| Side Passenger: | 5-star |
| Side Pole Driver: | 5-star |
| Rollover: | 4-star / 11.6% |
| Small overlap front | Good |
| Moderate overlap front | Good |
| Side | Good |
| Roof strength (2015–present models) | Good |
| Head restraints & seats | Good |
Awards[]
- "Best Minivan of 2016" by Cars.com
- "Best New Large Utility Vehicle" by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been named the 2017 North American Utility of the Year by a panel of automotive experts
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Family Vehicle of the Year by the Midwest Automotive Media Association
- All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wins Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Minivan from MotorWeek
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Crossover-SUV of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press
- All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Top Minivan of 2017 by New York Daily News Autos Team
- All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Best Minivan in Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Awards
Marketing[]
In April 2016, Chrysler launched a television advertising campaign for the Pacifica entitled "Dad Brand", featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan and his children. In October 2016, Chrysler launched a social media-oriented campaign known as "PacifiKids", featuring videos in which unsuspecting families shopped for the vehicle at a dealership staffed entirely by children.
Total sales[]
| Calendar Year | United States | Canada | México | Total | Cumulative total |
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| 2016 | 62,366[34] | 2,560[35] | 64,926 | ||
| 2017 | 35,479[36] | 1,344[37] | 234[38][39] | 37,057 |
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