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2023 Chrysler Pacifica

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Model
Pacifica
Year
2023
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CarsDirect Target Price
$39,115
Expert Rating
3.7

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2023 Touring Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van
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Price:   -  From $39,115
2023 Touring L Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $42,775
2023 Touring L All-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $45,770
2023 Limited Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $50,050
2023 Hybrid Touring L Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $50,690
2023 Limited All-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $53,045
2023 Pinnacle Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $55,680
2023 Hybrid Limited Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $56,940
2023 Pinnacle All-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $58,675
2023 Hybrid Pinnacle Front-Wheel Drive Passenger Van Price:   -  From $62,390

Overview

What's New

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica returns for another year essentially unchanged. The current Pacifica hit the market in 2017 and received a significant refresh for 2021.

Choosing Your Chrysler Pacifica

The Pacifica continues in four trim levels: Touring, Touring L, Limited, and Pinnacle. Pricing starts at $38,615 including destination and tops out at $55,580 for the Pinnacle. The plug-in Pacifica Hybrid starts in Touring L trim for $52,090 and goes to $61,590 for the Pinnacle.

Engine Choices

The gas Pacifica carries a V6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Starting with the Touring L, all-wheel drive is available for $2,999 in place of the standard front-drive setup. Pacifica Hybrid combines the V6 with a pair of electric motors and plug-in technology that allows the minivan to run on electricity alone for up to 32 miles. The Hybrid comes exclusively with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Engine TypeHorsepowerTorqueFuel Economy (Combined)
3.6L V6287 hp262 lb-ft22/20 mpg (FWD/AWD)
3.6L V6 Plug-In Hybrid260 hp262 lb-ft30 mpg

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Pacifica offers abundant room for seven across three rows. The standard second-row captain's chairs and third-row can fold into the floor on the gas model. As expected for a minivan, cargo space is outstanding. Buyers get 32.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 87.5 cubic feet with it folded. With both rear rows down, there are 140.5 cubic feet to work with.

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Safety Features

Every Pacifica comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, forward and reverse low-speed automatic braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The Safety Sphere Package for the L and Limited ($995) adds surround-view cameras and an automated parking system. This bundle is standard on the Pinnacle.

Connectivity

The Pacifica's standard infotainment system includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen, six speakers, three USB ports, satellite radio, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A single-screen DVD player is available on the Touring for $995. Available on the Touring L, the Uconnect Theater Family Group ($4,395) includes a 13-speaker Alpine sound system, navigation, dual video screens, built-in Amazon Fire TV, an interior-view camera (FamCam), a Blu-Ray DVD player, a built-in vacuum cleaner, additional USB ports, and HDMI inputs.

The Alpine system, navigation, and vacuum are standard on the Limited, along with wireless phone charging. The remaining Uconnect Family Theater Group features are available on the Limited for $3,295 but with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. All of these items are standard on the Pinnacle.

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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring — MSRP From $38,615

The Touring offers a cloth interior with heated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power driver seat, hands-free power-sliding side doors, and a hands-free power liftgate. The exterior gets full LED exterior lighting, automatic wipers, roof rails, heated side mirrors with turn signals, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The S Appearance Package ($1,495) adds dark 18-inch wheels and black trim inside and out.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L — MSRP From $42,230

The Touring L picks up leatherette upholstery, a 12-way power driver seat with memory, and a deluxe center control. Models equipped with the Uconnect Theater Family Group also have heated second-row seats and an eight-way power passenger seat. A panoramic sunroof can be added for $1,595, and the S Appearance Package remains available for $1,945.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Limited — MSRP From $49,450

In addition to its connectivity upgrades, the Limited provides a Nappa leather interior with ventilated front seats, a standard power passenger seat, and standard heated second-row seats. The panoramic sunroof is also included. The optional Trailer-Tow Group ($995) permits towing up to 3,600 pounds. The Limited is the last trim available with the S Appearance Package.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle — MSRP From $55,580

All comfort and convenience features available on the other trims are standard on the Pinnacle. The interior features quilted Nappa leather seats and throw pillows, plus a sueded headliner. Platinum chrome trim and 20-inch polished wheels distinguish the outside. Only the Trailer-Tow Group remains optional.

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The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica clearly specializes in family-pleasing features. If you're willing to skip real leather seats, you can get most of them in the Touring L at an accessible price.

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Prices & Deals

Expert Review

Pros
  • Superbly spacious cabin
  • V6 engine is up to the job
  • All models well-equipped
  • Stow ‘n Go seats are great
Cons
  • Prices rise quite steeply
  • Hybrid is deeply flawed
  • Transmission is hesitant
  • Too much lean in bends
Expert Rating
3.7

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Nobody does it better. For decades, the Chrysler Voyager was a go-to vehicle for people needing to transport other people in space and comfort. The Voyager’s baton has now been passed on to the visually similar Pacifica, whose SUV-like nose and stylish alloy wheels give this van a svelte appearance. Sliding side doors will never be sexy, but the Pacifica is certainly handsome enough in a bold color, and its boxy body pays dividends when you step inside. This is an exceptionally practical vehicle, capable of seating up to eight people in real comfort. Heated front seats incorporate fold-out armrests, while the optional second-row captain’s chairs do likewise.

Most non-hybrid models have second-row seats that collapse into the floor to create a flat loading area, while the third-row seats in every trim do likewise to boost cargo capacity from 32 to 140 cubic feet. Other ingenious touches abound; the knurled aluminum gear selector has been relocated to the dash, creating a two-tier center console that can store anything from handbags to Hydro Flasks. Materials are also impressive, with leather and cross-stitching joining pillows for middle-row occupants in Pinnacle models.

Equipped to succeed. The Pacifica is very well-equipped for a minivan whose prices start below $40,000. For this, you’ll get a front-drive Touring (AWD costs up to $3,000 depending on the model), equipped with a remote start and a heated steering wheel. A well-designed ten-inch infotainment system offers satellite radio and wireless smartphone mirroring. Limited trim brings leather seating with third-row power-folding beneath a sunroof, while Pinnacle models pack in Nappa leather and twin ten-inch second-row touchscreens.

Whichever model you choose, safety is a given. America’s two crash test agencies have awarded the Pacifica full marks, while accident-avoidance tech across the range encompasses adaptive cruise with active lane control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and blind-spot monitoring. If your model doesn’t feature it as standard, a 360-degree camera can be added separately.

Decent dynamics. By minivan standards, the Pacifica is impressive to drive, with well-weighted steering and settled suspension contributing to a planted and pliable manner. The nose plunges into corners before body lean kicks in, but no more than you’d expect from a 4,500-pound van. Apart from a bit of noise, all is well.

Every Pacifica is fitted with a 3.5-liter V6, in two states of tune. The full-fat version graces gas-only models, generating 287 hp via a nine-speed gearbox. This is arguably the drivetrain’s weak link –nine-speed boxes have too many ratios for low-speed work, ferreting around for the optimal gear at the expense of hesitant power delivery. Even so, the Pacifica will reach 60 in less than eight seconds, so you won’t be shamed at the lights. If you want to add all-wheel drive, this clever system disengages the rear axle in dry weather to reduce fuel bills, though you still won’t achieve more than 20 mpg combined. FWD models return 22.

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Hybrid theory. The lesser-tuned V6 is found in the Pacifica Hybrid, alongside two electric motors and a 16-kWh battery pack. Unless you drop a brick on the gas pedal, it’ll accelerate under electric power alone, and cover 32 miles before internal combustion is required. As well as being quieter than the gas model, it rides slightly better and has a five-year warranty compared to the three-year affair on gas models, while achieving 30 mpg on the combined cycle. Surely, then, the only way is Hybrid?

That’s the theory. In practice, the Hybrid is deeply flawed. Firstly, it can’t be specified with AWD, though front-drive doesn’t pose the same challenges to buyers in colder states as rear-drive might. Secondly, those ingenious collapsing Stow ‘n’ Go seats can’t be specified. Thirdly, despite bolting on two additional motors to the V6, total horsepower is lower than in the gas models, yet it weighs 500 pounds more. If you’re regularly traveling fully loaded, you’ll notice the difference on a long incline or overtaking maneuver. Fourthly, while the EPA estimates $5,000 savings in fuel costs compared to a gas-powered Pacifica over a five-year period, you’ll pay between $5,000 and $7,000 extra to combine your chosen trim with a Hybrid powertrain.

Final thoughts. The Pacifica is a very likable car, whether you’re the designated driver or a passenger. Few vehicles can match the space, storage, and specifications incorporated into Chrysler’s minivan. You can sense how much expertise underpins Pacifica’s design, while those Stow ‘n Go seats haven’t been bettered by any competitor. As well as being large enough to host line dancing, the interior is well-equipped and modern, with a solid infotainment system and comfortable seats.

No vehicle is perfect, and the Pacifica has its faults as well. Many of these revolve around the Hybrid, which reduces much of the choice available to buyers of gas-powered models. It also fails to repay its price premium in fuel savings, while a combination of more weight and less power makes it far more labored under heavy loads or on long hills. Unless you do a large volume of local journeys, it’s hard to recommend the Hybrid – though it does deliver the usual Pacifica benefits alongside a slightly superior ride and reduced noise.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 287 HP / 262 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
19 / 28 / 23 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 287 HP / 262 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
19 / 28 / 23 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Trailing Arm
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
19.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$73
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
140.5 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
165 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
204.3 "
Exterior Width
79.6 "
Exterior Height
69.9 "
Front Headroom
40.1 "
Rear Headroom
39.6 "
Front Legroom
41.1 "
Rear Legroom
39.0 "
Front Shoulder Room
63.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room
63.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,521 Lbs.
Wheel Base
122 "
Turning Radius
19.8 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 18.0 " Polished Aluminum / 18.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Badging
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Black Insert
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround / Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
7
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Captain
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Warning-plus Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning-plus Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Parksense With Stop Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Sentry Key
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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