Press Kit: 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, What's New for '06

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Safety and Security

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 -

The Chrysler Pacifica has earned its "Handsome Protector" name, as it received the U.S. federal government's highest crash test rating of five stars for frontal and side impacts (when equipped with optional supplemental three-row, side-curtain air bags). The Pacifica also received the highest rating among vehicles tested in its class by the U.S. federal government for rollover (four stars). Additionally, Chrysler Pacifica achieved a "Best Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its frontal offset test.

The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica models continue to offer occupant protection with the following safety and security features.

Please refer to the Safety Glossary to the right under "Related Documents" for descriptions of the following features:

  • Advanced multi-stage air bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS)
  • All-wheel drive
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • BeltAlert
  • Body structure
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system
  • Constant Force Retractors (CFR)
  • Enhanced accident response system
  • Front crush sensors
  • Inflatable knee blocker
  • ParkSense rear back-up system
  • Patented energy-absorbing steering column
  • Pretensioners
  • Supplemental side-curtain air bags
  • Three-point lap/shoulder belt
  • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system



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