Chrysler Pacifica:Review the specs, features and pros & cons

Chrysler Pacifica Safety

All Chrysler Pacificas from 2016 onwards have the following standard safety features:

• Adaptive cruise control, keeping the car speed consistent on long drives
• Blind spot monitoring, alerting you of vehicles approaching your blind spot
• Forward collision warning, signalling you of an imminent collision
• Parking assist and rearview camera to see behind the vehicle
• Lane departure warning system, alerting you if you start drifting from its lane
• Advanced brake assist, helping to apply the correct pressure during emergency stops

The 2019 version has a 360-degree camera so you can see all around the vehicle clearly and an enhanced parking system that controls the steering for the driver. This makes getting into tight spots much easier. Older models from 2006 come with four-wheel antilock disc brakes to prevent skidding and optional side curtain airbags for all three rows. Additionally, the Pacifica the model year was a "Best Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 

Chrysler Pacifica Interior

The interior is almost unchanged across all models, although the 2019 version features a lighter cream-coloured finish. The driver has easy access to a number of functions on the steering wheel thanks to ergonomic button placement and well-lit gauges. There's a central display for navigation and entertainment information, as well. 

On older models as of 2007, you can add on a navigation system , leather upholstery and heated seats, depending on the trim level.

Chrysler Pacifica Technology

With entertainment screens on the second seating row in 2017 model and onwards, this is the perfect vehicle for long family trips. The Uconnect system incorporates everything from navigation to entertainment. It's touchscreen operated and is easily controlled from the front cabin using the central screen. The most recent models support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making using apps or listening to music in the vehicle convenient and simple. 

Models from 2004 aren't without options that will make for an entertaining drive for the family—you can add an Intermezzo audio system for sharp sound as backseat passengers play films on the DVD entertainment system, as well as Sirius Satellite Radio.

Chrysler Pacifica Space

Drivers are keen on the Chrysler Pacifica's spaciousness across all model years. There's enough seating for up to seven passengers and plenty of legroom for adults in any row. The standard cargo space with the third-row seats up is 32.2 cubic feet. With all seats down, the vehicle can handle up to 140.5 cubic feet. There's lots of additional storage space in clever places as well, like in the third-row seating's floor space. 

Chrysler Pacifica Comfort

With seats made from soft-touch materials, even long journeys are comfortable. Front seats can be heated and cooled and second-row seats heated for rear passengers to feel snug, too. The 2019 model offers a built-in vacuum, so keeping the vehicle clean is simple and hassle-free. To drive, the Pacifica is quite responsive, managing to go from 0-100 km/h in only 7.9 seconds. The quiet cabin technology on the most recent model makes the drive a peaceful and pleasant one, though even older models like the 2008 are reported to be a smooth and comfortable ride.