When engineers initially revealed range expectations for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the new minivan had some impressive ratings. But once the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid underwent testing by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it surpassed the early estimates for fuel economy, total driving range and electric-only driving range. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earned
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Minivan Monday: Why do you buy a minivan?
Each type of vehicle has its own purchase considerations. How quick is the acceleration in a Dodge Challenger? How far off road can I really go in a Jeep® Wrangler? How much can I tow and haul in a Ram 2500? While there are a few universal considerations for all vehicles, when you think about
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Minivan Monday: What’s your Minivan Memory?
Editor’s Note: At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands for FCA North America, said this just before unveiling the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: “Walk around the FCA stand today and you’ll see vehicles that can create memories in a thousand different ways. Some were designed
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Minivan Monday: All-new Chrysler Pacifica ‘true joy to drive;’ named best minivan by Cars.com
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is being described as “out-and-out” better than the competition by Cars.com in the website’s annual “Ultimate Minivan Challenge.” The Chrysler Pacifica, which was entirely redesigned from the ground up, went head-to-head with some of the top minivans in the market in the challenge. When the testing was complete, the all-new minivan
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Minivan Monday: Sensors, Radars and Cameras – Oh my!
Can you keep your family too safe on the road? No, you can’t. With more than 100 available features, the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica showcases the latest in advanced safety and security technology, including radars, several cameras and ultrasonic sensors, among many other technologies. Below, you’ll find where to locate 12 of the available high-tech
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Minivan Monday: Last Day to Get Your ‘Permission Slips’ Signed for a Chrysler Pacifica ‘Field Trip’
Chrysler’s pint-sized product specialists, the PacifiKids, have introduced the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica to a number of celebrities, including Jodie Sweetin, Brooklyn Decker, Jack Osbourne and Jennie Garth in a series of YouTube videos. The trio of automotive specialists, Harper, Izzy and Miles, were joined by some new colleagues in a recent takeover of a
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Minivan Monday: All-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan runs rings around competition
It’s no idle boast to say the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan affords a smooth, quiet ride. The words literally ring true. “The Pacifica has five reinforcement rings, strategically placed from front to back, that circle the vehicle’s lateral circumference,” said FCA US engineer Jeff Tibbenham, who is responsible for body structure. “These rings work
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