Stellantis Media Site Chrysler Offers Waves of Safety, Utility and Value with 2006 Pacifica Lineup                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Delcamp                                                                                                Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   Chrysler Offers Waves of Safety, Utility and Value with 2006 Pacifica Lineup                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2005,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                                With its segment-busting innovative flexibility, abundant safety features and classy styling, Chrysler Pacifica was the first wave of sports tourers to land in the market. As the segment has expanded, so has the Chrysler Pacifica lineup.   The stylish flexibility of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is available in three different models. With an entry-level five-passenger Chrysler Pacifica, a nicely equipped six-passenger Touring model and a top-of-the-line Limited model, Chrysler Pacifica offers a plethora of safety features, clever utility and oceans of value.   “Chrysler Pacifica is the right choice for successful individuals who desire a stylish vehicle for an active lifestyle, without compromising safety or utility,” said Jeff Bell, Vice President – Chrysler. “With plenty of room for people and things, the Pacifica also offers peace of mind with its best-in-class safety ratings.   “We are proud that Chrysler Pacifica started the wave of NHTSA-rated Five Star vehicles for frontal crash protection from the Chrysler Group,” said Bell. “Beginning with Pacifica, we’ve had an unbroken string of 10 consecutive product launches that achieved the five star rating.”   The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica offers the best features of an SUV, minivan and car all rolled into one. The Pacifica features a protective and distinguished “face,” a distinctive broad-shouldered stance, first-class interior, easy step-across entry and exit, available all-wheel drive, three-row side-curtain air bags, driver’s side inflatable knee blocker, driver and passenger advanced multi-stage air bags, anti-lock brakes and fold-flat second- and third-row seats.    Chrysler Designers Ride the Crest of a New Wave with the Segment-Busting Pacifica The objective for the Chrysler Pacifica was to design an all-new vehicle that was unlike any other in the marketplace when it debuted as a concept vehicle in 2002. Designers sought to create a vehicle that didn’t conform to the traditional proportions of a car, sport-utility vehicle or a minivan, yet featured the best attributes of all three. Pacifica was developed to offer a first-class, flexible interior experience that didn’t compromise safety and security.   The original internal moniker for Pacifica was the “Handsome Protector.” Design cues that bring this designation to life include a broad-shouldered stance emphasized by a protective and distinguished “face” and a sleek, solid exterior with a crisp, distinctive character line that begins at the front wheel opening and ramps up slowly toward the rear to emphasize the beltline. Additional exterior design cues include a unique glass-to-body proportion and wheels that are flush with the body.   The Chrysler Pacifica interior follows the same clean, sculptured, precise execution with an emphasis on quality. With a unique “2+2+2” six-passenger seating configuration in the Touring and Limited models, easy step-across entry and exit, and first- and second-row chair height seats that give passengers a sense of security and a commanding view of the road, occupants enjoy a stylish, solid and secure ride. “Our objective was to give first- and second-row passengers the feeling of traveling first-class,” said Joe Dehner, Director—Chrysler Group Design. “Second-row doesn’t mean second-class with the Chrysler Pacifica.”   The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited has exclusive design cues including a monochromatic exterior and 19-inch chrome-clad wheels.   Chrysler Pacifica is available in three models for the 2006 model year.    2006 Chrysler Pacifica The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica model features waves of value with two-row, five-passenger seating. Second-row seats fold flat, offering 92.7 cu. ft. of available cargo space. Standard equipment includes advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), driver’s side inflatable knee blocker, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, power eight-way driver seat, power four-way front passenger seat, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system, four-wheel independent suspension equipped with premium five-link rear suspension, remote keyless illuminated entry, BeltAlert system for driver and front-seat passenger, grocery bag hooks on the front seatback and a Sentry Key® engine immobilizer system.   2006 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are powered by a standard 3.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, V-6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick.   Optional equipment available on this model includes three-row supplemental side-curtain air bags and 17-inch aluminum wheels.    2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring model offers a second wave of value as a well-equipped, elegantly refined vehicle. With “2+2+2” three-row, six-passenger, fold-flat seating and 79.5 cu. ft. of cargo space, Pacifica Touring models readily adapt to active lifestyles. In addition to the standard features on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Touring models equipped with front-wheel drive include a 3.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, V-6 engine; four-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick; power 10-way driver seat and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Chrysler Pacifica Touring models equipped with all-wheel drive also include standard premium leather seats.   Optional equipment for the 2006 Pacifica Touring model includes first- and second-row power heated bucket seats, three-row supplemental side-curtain air bags, traction control on front-wheel drive models, tire pressure monitor system, power liftgate, ParkSense™ rear back-up system, 19-inch chrome-clad wheels, factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio, power adjustable pedals, auto tilt-down feature on driver- and passenger-side mirrors, power sun roof, an in-cluster navigation system, UConnect™ hands-free communication, HomeLink® universal transceiver, rear seat video system and a six-disc in-dash DVD changer that plays most types of CDs and DVDs including MP3, DVD audio, DVD video, DVD R and DVD RW.    2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited model is the embodiment of style, safety and utility. In addition to the standard equipment offered on the Pacifica and Pacifica Touring models, the Pacifica Limited includes standard all-wheel drive, three-row supplemental side-curtain air bags, monochromatic exterior, distinctive 19-inch chrome-clad wheels, exclusive interior trim featuring first- and second-row luxury leather heated seats, leather steering wheel and shift knob with wood trim accents, auto tilt down feature on driver- and passenger-side mirrors, power sun roof, ParkSense rear park assist, power adjustable pedals, tire pressure monitor system, power liftgate and a six-disc in-dash DVD changer that plays most types of CDs and DVDs including MP3, DVD audio, DVD video, DVD R and DVD RW.   Optional equipment available for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited includes SIRIUS Satellite Radio, rear seat video system, UConnect hands-free communication, an in-cluster navigation system and laminated side glass.   Exterior colors available for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica are Brilliant Black Crystal, Stone White, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic, Butane Blue Pearl Coat, Magnesium Pearl Coat, Linen Gold Metallic and Midnight Blue Pearl Coat.   All 2006 Chrysler Pacifica models are built at Chrysler Group’s Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.