Chrysler Pacifica (minivan)
| Chrysler Pacifica | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (Stellantis North America[a]) |
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| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2017–present |
| Assembly | Canada: Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Assembly) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Compact Wide |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (gasoline) |
| Electric motor | 2x electric motors (SiEVT main motor & motor generator; PHEV) |
| Transmission | 9-speed 948TE automatic e-CVT[7] |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (Pacifica Hybrid) |
| Battery | 16 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 33 mi (53 km) (EPA) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in (3,089 mm) |
| Length | 203.6 in (5,171 mm) |
| Width | 79.6 in (2,022 mm) |
| Height | 69.9–70.7 in (1,775–1,796 mm) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Caravan (RT) |
The Chrysler Pacifica is a Minivan produced by Chrysler, a brand owned by Stellantis. It was introduced in 2016 as the replacement for the Chrysler Town & Country. The Pacifica has both gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions.
History
[change | change source]Chrysler announced in 2013 that it would create a new generation of its Town & Country minivan. The production was set to start in 2015, and the vehicle would be released as the 2017 model. In 2015, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed a $2 billion investment to develop the new minivan and improve the Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada.
The new model debuted at the 2016 North American International Auto Show. It was named Pacifica instead of Town & Country to show that it was different from previous models.
Features
[change | change source]The Chrysler Pacifica comes in different versions
Gasoline-only version
[change | change source]The Gasoline-only version is Powered by a 3.6 L Pentastar V6 engine.
Plug-in hybrid version
[change | change source]The plug-in hybrid version Has a 16 kWh battery that allows the vehicle to drive up to 33 miles (53 km) on electric power alone. This version qualifies for tax credits in the United States and other incentives.
In 2020, an all-wheel drive (AWD) option was added to the gasoline models. The Pacifica is the only minivan in North America to offer a traditional AWD system.
Autonomous version
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In November 2017, Waymo, a self-driving technology company, began testing driverless vehicles using the Pacifica plug-in hybrid.[8]
Chrysler Voyager
[change | change source]Starting in 2020, lower-end trim levels of the Pacifica were sold under the name Chrysler Voyager in the United States. The Voyager name had not been used since 2016. The Voyager is only available to fleet buyers and has fewer features than the Pacifica.
Markets
[change | change source]The Chrysler Pacifica is mainly sold in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is also available in some other regions but is primarily focused on the North American market.
Notes
[change | change source]- ↑ FCA US LLC (2016–2021)
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Miller, Robert S. (September 10, 2020). "The 2021 Chrysler Voyager Returns To Fill In For The Grand Caravan". moparinsiders.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ↑ "2022 Chrysler Voyager – Stellantis Fleet & Business Solutions". stellantisfleet.com. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ↑ "The Chrysler Voyager Is Back for 2025". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ↑ Miller, Robert S. (July 17, 2020). "The Grand Caravan Lives On In Canada, As A Chrysler". moparinsiders.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ↑ Payne, Henry (March 31, 2016). "Chrysler Pacifica designer makes minivans cool again". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ↑ "2017 Chrysler Pacifica Design with Winnie Cheung and Brand Faurote". MSN. January 12, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ↑ "2017 Chrysler Pacifica: New Look, New Name, New Hybrid Powertrain". Automobile Magazine. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
If buyers do plug in and regularly top-up the battery pack, that number is expected to be 80 mpg, with about 30 miles of all-electric driving possible. Instead of the nine-speed automatic, an electrically controlled continuously variable transmission of Chrysler's own design will divvy up power to the front wheels.
- ↑ "Waymo is first to put fully self-driving cars on US roads without a safety driver". The Verge. Retrieved November 7, 2017.