Flash Drive

2019 Chrysler Pacifica

October 1, 2019 - Featured, Flash Drive - Comments: 
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Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid mini van is handsome and loaded with  comfort and space.

Engine:3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid, 260-horsepower

Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive

EPA Rating: 30-mpg gasoline only, 82-mpg electric + gasoline

Base Price: $45,545

As Tested: $50,005

Performance:

Strong acceleration with electric assist

Smooth highway ride

Excellent safety features

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is great around town and on long trips.

Electric only range of 32 miles

Front seat legroom is great and the seats are heated and ventilated.

Our best mpg gas was 30.8-mpg highway

Blind spot and cross traffic detection

Lane departure warning

Excellent standard and optional safety features

Comfort:

Very roomy interior all three rows

Stretch-out front row space

Power lumbar both front seats

Heated and ventilated front seats

Second row captain’s chairs have big movement range

The optional Tri-Pane Panoramic sunroof really brightens the whole interior.
Second row Captain’s chairs have a lot of adjustment.

Third row seats easily fit adults

Excellent Harmon Kardon sound system

Huge sunroof greatly brightens interior for all rows

Utility:

Great flexibility for seating and/or cargo

Hands-free power liftgate clears tall people

Big, wide liftgate opening; no lift-over

Flat cargo floor

Third row seats stow under floor

Second row seats fold, but have to be removed for flat floor

Lots of cargo room even with third row seats in use

WOW Factors:

Spacious, comfortable interior

Large cargo capability

Cargo capacity is impressive with the third row seats folded into the floor well and the second row seats removed.

Huge, deep storage behind third row

Good fuel economy for its size

Easy open/close power sliding doors and liftgate

Massive tri-pane panoramic sunroof

Whines:

The glovebox is small

The heated seats only have two temperature choices

Bottom Line:

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is almost an ideal minivan. All-wheel-drive would be perfect. The Pacifica packs a huge amount of space, comfort, and versatility in a reasonably sized package. All three seating rows are adult friendly. Seating/cargo combinations are flexible and varied to suit busy families. The Pacifica Hybrid gets strong fuel economy and handles/accelerates well in traffic. The interior is stylish and high quality. The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a top choice for active families.

When the third row seats are in use there is a huge cargo well behind them.