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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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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Just as a well-built home begins with a solid foundation, development of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica began with a robust, new platform, says Phil Jansen, Head of Product Development – FCA North America. “Every year, the expectations evolve,” Jansen told the 2016 International Automotive Body Congress yesterday, describing today’s dynamic marketplace. Body structure comprises the
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reached another new milestone by earning a rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and in doing so, claimed the top spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s minivan rankings list on Sept. 20, 2016. The IIHS rating for the entirely new Pacifica, which achieved the
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Food, dirt, pet hair – you name it, it will likely find its way into the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Before implementing the Stow ‘n Vac (powered by RIDGID) in the Pacifica, engineers gathered minivan and SUV owners from various demographics to pinpoint the “dirtiest” spot in their vehicles. Gagan Mann, senior manager of electromechanical
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Sometimes the road to a new car model is through the airport. That is the case for program manager Leia Horton, responsible for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The 20-year employee has crisscrossed the globe for the past few years to bring a modern-day version of the classic convertible roadster to market. During that time,
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When the all-new Chrysler Pacifica was introduced earlier this year, there was a big presentation at the North American International Auto Show, press releases and lots of discussion about the new features and minivan firsts offered in the new vehicle. From the roof down to the wheels and throughout the interior of the vehicle, new
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