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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Learn why body engineering is crucial to Chrysler Pacifica
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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How Does The Chrysler Pacifica Rank Among Minivans? According to U.S. News & World Report, it’s #1
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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2017 Pacifica’s Stow ‘n Vac completes the living room on wheels
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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