Owners of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will get a little help from technology to maximize driving efficiency. Through a variety of features, including the minivan’s 8.4-inch touch screen, the 7-inch color thin film transistor (TFT) cluster display and the Pacifica Hybrid’s Uconnect Access smartphone app, drivers will have a number of “coaches” to
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Minivan Monday: Award-winning propulsion system powers all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is powered by a state-of-the art propulsion system, which has been named to Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017. This new electric propulsion system pairs an innovative dual motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) with a specially adapted version of the upgraded 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine.
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Minivan Monday: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – the most fuel-efficient minivan ever
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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