A Family Road Trip with a Pacifica Minivan?

A Family Road Trip with a Pacifica Minivan?

Posted on August 11, 2023

On our roads since 2017, the Chrysler Pacifica minivan offers a spacious cabin and guaranteed versatility. As the ideal vehicle to go on an adventure with friends or family, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica has a lot to offer. Without further delay, let’s discover its prices and specs. 

The Two Pacificas

There’s not only one, but two Pacifica by Chrysler: a gas-powered minivan and a plug-in hybrid minivan. These two models deserve that we stop for a moment and look at them more closely.  

The gas-only Pacifica holds a 3.6 L V6 engine that produces 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. With this machine, you’ll make 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The hybrid Pacifica has the same combustion engine, but adds two electric motors to its powertrain, producing 84 (at the front) and 114 (at the rear) horsepower. This model generates a total of 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.

The gas minivan is available with all-wheel drive, except for the Touring trim, which comes with efficient front-wheel drive. As for the hybrid model, you get front-wheel drive, owing to the location of the 16 kWh battery under the floor. With its 51 km range, the Chrysler hybrid minivan will make your life easy in an urban setting, especially if you have to do several back-and-forths. 

Chrysler Pacifica: Price and Trim Levels

Here are the starting prices and the trim levels for the two 2023 models:

While the gas-powered model can count on 4 trim levels, the 2023 PHEV model numbers 3. The price of the gas-only Pacifica ranges from $56,085 to $71,035, while the price of the hybrid model ranges from $53,887 to $68,236.

Pacifica Fuel Consumption

Depending on the gas-powered trim selected, the combined fuel consumption rating varies between 10.6 L and 12.0 L/100 km.

As for the hybrid model, its combined fuel consumption adds up to 8.0 L/100 km. In contrast, if you consider the vehicle’s electric range, then consumption drops to 2.9 L/100 km.

To the hybrid model’s advantageous fuel economy, we must add the fact that, according to Marc Lachapelle in Le Guide de l’auto 2023, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid:

“Remains the only minivan with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain on the current market.”

Dimensions and Cargo Space

Among the longest minivans in its segment, the Chrysler Pacifica for sale can sit up to 8 occupants. Its cargo space is also impressive.

Besides dimensions that make for a spacious cabin with an outstanding cargo space, the 2023 minivan by Chrysler can tow up to 3,000 lb with its gas model.

A Functional Cabin for Everyone

With a smooth ride and optional heated and ventilated front seats, you can travel for a long distance without getting tired.

Moreover, as Benoît Charrette says in L’Annuel de l’automobile 2023:

“The low door sills make entering and leaving the vehicle easy, which is a criterion that has some importance if you have young children.”

In addition, within seconds the Stow ‘n Go technology will transform your vehicle into a van that will allow you to carry your equipment and materials. 

In the Pinnacle trim, other than upscale features like the 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, you’ll notice other particularly pleasant details, like the fact that your children get a Uconnect Theatre dual touchscreen entertainment system with Amazon Fire. The latter should make young people happy, especially during long trips.

Finally, everyone benefits from a convenient Chrysler Pacifica interior with various storage areas and a lot of space to move. Without a shadow of a doubt, your road trip promises to be entertaining and comfortable.

Come discover all the advantages of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica minivan today at your Chrysler dealership, Trois Diamants Chrysler in Mascouche, close to Highway 640 and Route 337. A dedicated team will answer all your questions. See you there!