2024 Chrysler Pacifica Review: Plug-In Hybrid continues to be the one to get – Autoblog

Pros: Unique plug-in hybrid; versatile Stow ‘n Go seats; nice leisure options; attractiveness

Cons: No cheaper base trim; prime trims and Hybrid are actually costly; less-comfy second-row Stow ‘n Go seats

Wow, does time fly by. The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica represents the eighth(!) mannequin 12 months since Chrysler’s iconic minivan lineup was reborn underneath a single newish identify with good-looking styling, state-of-the-art options and a plug-in hybrid powertrain that offered unequalled gasoline economic system for a three-row household automobile. Turns out Chrysler did a reasonably bang-up job all these years in the past, as a result of for 2024, the Pacifica stays a completely aggressive and interesting minivan that doesn’t appear lengthy within the tooth.

True, the revolutionary Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid makes a extra compelling case for itself since no competitor matches it. Even the superb, hybrid-only Toyota Sienna doesn’t supply the all-electric vary of the Plug-In Pacifica. The superior gasoline economic system supplied by each, nonetheless, is the important thing motive why they’re our prime minivan decisions. We finally give the nod to the Toyota as a consequence of inside versatility and the Plug-In’s hefty value improve final 12 months (2024 pricing was not accessible on the time of this writing, however since when do vehicles get cheaper 12 months to 12 months?).

As for the usual, V6-only Pacifica, it nonetheless stands out from the pack with its user-friendly expertise (for these up entrance and in again), enticing inside model, well-mannered driving dynamics, and distinctive Stow ‘n Go second-row seats you can’t get within the hybrid. There’s quite a bit to love, however then the identical may be stated of the Sienna, Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey. The Pacifica might not be lengthy within the tooth, however its competitors has caught up or surpassed it in some respects, so cross-shopping is a should.

Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy

What it is prefer to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features

What’s new for 2024?

The Pacifica Hybrid has been formally renamed the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, nevertheless it’s all the time been a plug-in hybrid, so there’s nothing functionally new about it. Its trim ranges do get diminished by one, with a brand new Select trim stage becoming a member of the carry-over Pinnacle. Speaking of that trim stage, it will get a brand new unique “Sepia” inside shade, with quilted leather-based seats accented with “Light Diesel stitching and Sydney Gray piping.” Fancy.

What are the Pacifica inside and in-car expertise like?

The Pacifica inside is a beautiful place to spend time. It might not be as eye-catching because the Toyota Sienna or Kia Carnival’s car-like cabins, nevertheless it’s much more interesting than the Honda Odyssey’s frumpy equipment look. Up entrance, there’s loads of room to stretch out, and many locations to stash gadgets inside straightforward attain. We’re particularly followers of the large cupholders, that are sufficiently big to accommodate two 32-ounce Nalgene water bottles facet by facet.

The cabin supplies are good, with good consideration to element. We had been fairly keen on the perforated leather-based seats, clean leather-based steering wheel and enticing stitching in our long-term Limited take a look at van, however issues get even ritzier with the range-topping Pinnacle trim stage that provides quilted leather-based seats and matching cushions for the second row.

As for tech, the UConnect 5 infotainment system’s fast responses and user-friendly format are bolstered by a giant, 10.1-inch display and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless smartphone charging can also be accessible, whereas higher trim ranges may be outfitted with a rear-seat leisure system that uniquely has screens mounted in each entrance seats somewhat than a single display overhead (as within the Odyssey and Sienna). There’s additionally the accessible FamCam that lets these up entrance watch the youngsters punching one another from the primary infotainment display (it is a characteristic that needs to be supplied on each kind of family-oriented automobile). Keep in thoughts, although, that lots of the whiz-bang options are unique to higher trims.

How massive is the Pacifica?

The Pacifica is mainly the identical dimension on the skin as its minivan opponents. They’re all so massive that an inch right here or there actually would not make a lot of a distinction. That goes for locating a big-enough parking spot after which maneuvering into it. Cargo house behind the raised third row can also be successfully equal amongst all of the vans.

Things change when you begin decreasing seats, nonetheless. Every minivan has a distinct second-row seating format, and the Pacifica’s declare to fame is the Stow ‘N Go captain’s chairs that fold into the ground (the 2 prime photographs beneath). This permits you to shortly remodel your van from individuals provider to stuff hauler with out giving your self a hernia lifting seats out. The draw back is that the seats themselves aren’t as snug because the second-row captain’s chairs present in rivals – or these within the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (the underside two photographs) beneath. That doesn’t have Stow ‘N Go as a result of its battery takes up the underfloor stowage house. Basically, you get significantly extra consolation for significantly much less versatility – the seats additionally don’t slide as a lot as these in rival vans.

As for the Pacifica’s eight-passenger configuration, it provides a small seat between the captain’s chairs that does must be bodily eliminated. It’s much like what you’d discover within the Sienna, and due to this fact much less versatile than what’s discovered within the Odyssey or the Kia Carnival.

What are the Pacifica gasoline economic system, electrical vary and efficiency specs?

The Pacifica’s commonplace engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. It is paired to a nine-speed automated. Front-wheel drive is commonplace, however all-wheel drive is an possibility. The Toyota Sienna is the one different van that gives AWD. EPA-estimated gasoline economic system was not accessible on the time of this writing for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, however we doubt it might be considerably completely different than 2023’s estimates of 19 mpg metropolis, 28 mpg freeway and 22 mpg mixed with FWD and 17/25/20 mpg with AWD.

The Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, because the identify now says, is a plug-in hybrid with an extra-large battery pack that may ship 32 miles of all-electric vary. That vary is replenished by plugging it in – ideally into a house charging station for faster charging instances. However, as soon as that all-electric vary is depleted, the Pacifica Hybrid nonetheless acts as a daily hybrid (very like the Toyota Sienna) that makes use of each its electrical motor and three.6-liter V6 to realize an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in mixed driving. How a lot it finally saves you relies on how a lot you possibly can plug in and make the most of that all-electric vary. Its complete output is 260 hp.

What’s the Pacifica prefer to drive?

The commonplace, gas-only Pacifica delivers ample energy and on-road consolation, with steering and dealing with that do not utterly ignore a driver’s choice for really feeling what the automobile is doing dynamically. It behaves much less like an equipment than the Honda Odyssey, for example.

Where issues begin to get actually attention-grabbing is with the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. With the electrical powertrain’s low-end torque, it’s fast to get transferring from a cease with out drama. It is supremely clean and quiet when operating on electrical energy solely, which it could possibly do for 32 miles. With that quantity, it is actually potential to do a day’s price of commuting, college drop-offs and errands – and the extra you employ that all-electric vary, the much less fuel you employ. As an added bonus, the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid can also be the higher dealing with minivan because of its 568-pound battery pack positioned low within the chassis between the axles. It’s really fairly the stunning distinction.

What different Chrysler Pacifica evaluations can I learn?

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs 2021 Toyota Sienna Comparison Test

We take a look at the one two hybrid minivans, which additionally occur to be our top-recommended minivans. It was very shut.

The saga of Autoblog’s Long-Term 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Autoblog examined a Pacifica Hybrid for one 12 months to get a greater concept of what it is prefer to stay with this distinctive minivan. Although this was a pre-refresh mannequin, our observations stay broadly the identical. 

2021 Chrysler Pacific First Drive | More options, higher van

The Pacifica acquired its solely important refreshed for 2021. We cowl these adjustments right here, together with these made to its design, characteristic content material and new Pinnacle trim pictured beneath. 

The Chrysler Pacifica has intelligent “Stow ‘n Place” roof rack crossbars

We spotlight Chrysler’s progressive and helpful crossbars that stow throughout the roof rails when not in use. 

Chrysler Pacifica’s FamCam is a good characteristic that must be in additional vehicles

The digital camera mounted within the ceiling and displayed within the heart touchscreen is a terrific characteristic, particularly for these with youngsters nonetheless utilizing rear-facing youngster seats.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Quick Spin | Dad examined, child permitted

One of the fathers on workers places his giant son within the Pacifica Hybrid for a real-world overview.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | Mountain highway / gasoline economic system overview

Our West Coast Editor put the plug-in minivan via its paces to see the way it fared with some precise elevation adjustments.

What is the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica value?

Pricing was not accessible on the time of this writing, although we anticipate a slight improve over final 12 months. There had been big-time will increase for 2023, notably for the Plug-In Hybrid

The accessible trim ranges may be seen beneath. Each provides extra tools than the following, although the Pinnacle does include some extra-fancy inside trappings. There is an S Appearance bundle, accessible on all however the Touring and Pinnacle, that provides darkish exterior accents and wheels. The Road Tripper bundle, accessible on the Touring L and Select, provides grey exterior trim and wheels, all-weather inside mats, the trailer tow bundle and particular graphics.

Touring
Touring L
Limited
Pinnacle

While the 2 Pinnacle trim ranges are equally outfitted, the Select is exclusive. It’s in all probability closest to the Touring L, however there are key omissions and additions.

Plug-In Hybrid Select
Plug-In Hybrid Pinnacle

What are the Pacifica security scores and driver help options?

Every Pacifica trim stage contains full-speed ahead collision warning and automated emergency braking (detects pedestrians in addition to different vehicles), lane-departure warning, lane-keeping help, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, rear parking sensors and adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go functionality. The Safety Sphere Group provides entrance parking sensors, a 360-degree parking digital camera and {a partially} automated parallel and perpendicular parking system.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the gas-only Pacifica an ideal 5 stars for its general, frontal and facet crash safety. The Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid differs with a four-star frontal ranking. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Pacifica a Top Safety Pick+ for its best-possible ranking in all crash-protection and crash-prevention classes plus an “Acceptable” headlight ranking.