Press Kit: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica / Pacifica Hybrid

2018 Chrysler Pacifica / Pacifica Hybrid Fact Sheet

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2017 - The Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, the Pacifica delivers class-leading gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment. With more than 100 available safety and security features, the Uconnect Theater rear-seat entertainment system, and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited for today's families and has earned its spot as the most awarded minivan of the year.
 
The Pacifica Hybrid takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with its innovative, advanced hybrid powertrain. It’s the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range.
 
New for 2018
  • All 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid models feature standard SafetyTec Group, which includes ParkSense Rear Park Assist with Stop, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
  • Addition of new Chrysler Pacifica L entry-level model extends the appeal of the minivan to more customers
  • Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lineup adds Touring Plus model
  • Hybrid model names now align with gasoline-powered Pacifica models
  • 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid receive upgraded Uconnect 4 systems
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all models
    • Uconnect 4 7-inch touchscreen radio standard on L, LX, Touring and Touring L models
    • Uconnect 4 8.4-inch touchscreen radio now has HD Radio
    • Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch touchscreen radio features available 4G Wi-Fi
  • Uconnect Theater offers wireless streaming from Android mobile devices
  • Exterior upgrades on Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid models, including:
    • New wheels and body-color mirrors on Touring Plus
    • Chrome Stow ‘n Place roof rack on Touring L
    • Bright body-side molding and chrome Stow ‘n Place roof rack on Hybrid Touring L
    • New exterior paint colors: Copper Pearl Coat and Ocean Blue Metallic
  • Desirable features are now available on more models:
    • Remote start and security alarm standard on Touring Plus
    • Advanced SafetyTec Group available on Touring L
    • New Premium Group with Alpine® 13-speaker audio, Uconnect 4 8.4-inch HD radio and Power passenger seat available on Touring L
    • Perforated leather seats standard on Touring L
    • Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch radio and 4G Wi-Fi standard on Touring L Plus and available on Touring Plus and Touring L
    • Tri-pane panoramic sunroof available on Touring L Plus
    • 20-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system available as a standalone option on Limited and is standard on Hybrid Limited
    • KeySense and polished wheels available on Hybrid Touring L
    • Upgraded console and auto-dimming rearview mirror standard on Hybrid Limited
    • Deep Mocha interior available on Hybrid Limited
    • Universal garage door opener standard on Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited
 
Highlights
  • The Chrysler Pacifica was re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, delivering class-leading ride and handling and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Its body structure is the lightest and stiffest in its class, making it more responsive with lower levels of body roll and enhanced agility to absorb and distribute road inputs. Class-leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica’s unsurpassed fuel efficiency
  • The Chrysler Pacifica minivan features a choice of two powerful, efficient and advanced powertrains – the segment’s first hybrid vehicle and the next generation of the award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which is mated to a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission and delivers 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
  • The Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first electrified minivan, delivers 84 MPGe and a range of 33 miles solely on zero-emissions electric power from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, as well as a 566-mile total gas and electric range. The pivotal technology behind the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is its innovative eFlite single-electrically variable transmission (si-EVT). Designed by FCA US, the device features two electric motors, which are both capable of driving the vehicle’s wheels
  • The Chrysler Pacifica showcases the latest in advanced safety and security technology, offering more than 100 standard and available safety and security features, including 360-degree Surround View camera, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Forward Collision Warning-Plus
  • The Chrysler Pacifica is the most technologically equipped vehicle of its kind, offering the Uconnect Theater entertainment system with two 10-inch seatback touchscreens, 7-inch full-color driver information display, acclaimed Uconnect Access and an array of other features, including the Uconnect 4 systems with a 7-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreen, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available 4G Wi-Fi
    • Apple CarPlay enables iPhone users to access Apple Maps, Messages, phone and Apple Music through Siri Voice control or the Uconnect touchscreen
    • Android Auto enables easy and safe access to Google voice search, Google Maps and Google Play Music via the Uconnect touchscreen or steering wheel controls
    • Uconnect 4 systems include performance improvements with faster startup time, enhanced processing power, vivid imagery, plus higher resolution and sharper graphics
  • For audiophile-quality sound, the Chrysler Pacifica comes standard with six speakers and Active Noise Cancellation. Premium audio systems, either a 13-speaker Alpine system or a 20-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, are also available
  • Other convenience features include the available Stow ‘n Vac integrated vacuum powered by RIDGID; redesigned Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system with Stow ‘n Go Assist and Easy Tilt; and segment-first handsfree sliding doors and liftgate that open with the kick of a foot
 
Model Lineup
For 2018, the Chrysler Pacifica lineup consists of six models:
  • L
  • LX
  • Touring Plus
  • Touring L
  • Touring L Plus
  • Limited
 
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lineup consists of three models:
  • Touring Plus
  • Touring L
  • Limited
 
Exterior Colors
  • Billet Silver Metallic
  • Brilliant Black
  • Bright White
  • Molten Silver Metallic
  • Velvet Red
  • Dark Cordovan
  • Ocean Blue Metallic
  • Copper
  • Granite Crystal Metallic
  • Jazz Blue
 
Interior Colors
  • Black (cloth, leather, premium leather)
  • Alloy (cloth, leather, premium leather)
  • Toffee (cloth, leather)
  • Deep Mocha (premium leather)         
 
More Information 
Please visit the Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid newsrooms for the latest product information, photography and videography, plus access to specification and feature availability documents.
 
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, and advanced innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. Chrysler continues to build on that nearly 100-year legacy of creating ingenious products and technologies for mainstream customers, moving forward on an electrified transformation that will launch the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle in 2026.  
   
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler created 40 years ago. The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid symbolizes the brand’s electrification evolution, representing the first electrified minivan in the segment and achieving 82 MPGe, an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. Chrysler Pacifica delivers the most standard safety features and most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class and is also the most awarded minivan over the last seven years with more than 175 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan. Chrysler Voyager rejoins the lineup in 2025 as a budget-friendly minivan option.

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