"With a new name, comprehensive interior and exterior upgrades, and a host of added features, the new-for-2017 Pacifica is a boon for the sliding-door shuttle at a time when it’s up against a tide of swelling crossover demand" - Car and Driver

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan has six trim variants to offer: LX, Touring, Touring L, Touring Plus, Touring L Plus, and the Limited trim. The price range of the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan ranges from $28,995-$42,895.

It is believed to use high-quality interiors, user-friendly tech features, and a very enjoyable gas mileage offering. The Pacifica Minivan has come a long way from being an SUV. The Chrysler Pacifica is known to be a fine package for the price it asks.

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We would recommend you go in for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica LX trim priced at $28,995. It delivers the most value for money, meeting the needs of a family carrier and other weekend getaways. But if you need hi-tech features as well and more comfort and space, Limited trim or Touting-L trim may do the job.

"The Chrysler Pacifica was once a forgettable SUV. In 2017 it was reborn as a minivan, and it’s an excellent pick. In fact, we named it the 2017 Best Minivan for the Money." - Cars.USnews 

Engine and Transmission of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Common to all the six trims offered by the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan is a 3.6L V6 engine, regardless of its price that ranges between $28,995-$42,895. This engine churns out 287 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Its drivetrain duties are taken care of by a 9-speed automatic transmission that delivers the power to the front row of wheels.

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica offers one of the most powerful engines in its class. However, it is overpowered by just one competitor, the 2017 Toyota Sienna, which produces 296hp and 263 lb-ft of torque.

Acceleration of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

With an ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds The Chrysler Pacifica Minivan gets the tag of the slowest car in the segment. This is highly disappointing as to the contrary Pacifica has the highest engine displacement and torque production numbers among its competition, Toyota being an exception.

The 2017 Honda Odyssey proves to be the fastest minivan in consideration, as it clocks 0-60 mph in just 6.6 seconds. It is indeed surprising that the Toyota Sienna with the highest power and torque in the segment ranks 2nd, clocking the 0-60 in 7 seconds flat.

Handling and Steering of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Equipped with a V6 under its hood the Chrysler Pacifica provides you with enough acceleration that gives you an enjoyable cruise. Its curb weight of 4330 pounds, making it the lightest in the segment, gives it the ability to easily get into tight corners.

Further, the handling of this minivan is taken care of by its 20-inch wheels, delivering a smooth and calm ride. Moreover, the steering wheel is well-weighted and the inputs are finely delivered to the wheels. Even the transmission is smooth and goes well with the RPMs

Braking performance of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The braking performance of this car disappoints even more than its acceleration. It has the poorest braking in the segment. Equipped with brake pads both of which measure 13.0 inches and being the lightest in the segment, it still covers 131 ft. before coming to rest from a speed of 60 mph.

The 2017 Kia Sedona on the other hand has the best braking performance. It has the highest curb weight among all its competitors but still amazes by its performance by coming to rest in just 125 ft. It is closely followed by the 2017 Honda Odyssey that comes to a halt in 127 feet. The Toyota Sienna takes 128 feet for the same.

"The standard Pacifica gets 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, which is good for a minivan." - Cars.USnews

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan has the best in class gas mileage in spite of it being priced at just $28,995-$42,895, it delivers a fine reading of 19 miles to a gallon in the city, 28 miles to a gallon on highways, and 22 miles to a gallon as its combined reading. For its price range of $28,995, the gas mileage it offers is a boon.

Up against its competition, the 2017 Honda Odyssey and the 2017 Toyota Sienna offer the identical reading, Honda grabs an advantage with an additional gallon for its fuel tank capacity. The 2017 Kia Sedona is left behind with the least offering in class.

"Airy, spacious, and packed with cubbies, cupholders, slide-out bins, and connectivity, the Pacifica is big on the features that minivan buyers love. Fit, finish, and materials are several steps above the outgoing Town & Country or the Dodge Grand Caravan, but a few down-market plastic pieces lurk inside the cabin." -Caranddriver

Seating and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler is a brand that emphasizes comfort and luxury, and where better would it portray its opulence other than the interiors. With an ability to accommodate seven people as its standard configuration, it can also handle 8 if one chooses the optional second-row bench seat.

Unlike other minivans in the segment, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan offers a very spacious interior across all three rows of seating. The seeds come with the store and go feature, this helps in converting a traveler van into a freight hauler in a jiffy.

Considering it being spacious as one side of the coin while the seat-mobility is the other, it seems like the Pacific has scarred the second side. You will notice that the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna make more comfortable interiors in terms of the movement of seats.

Interior Features of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica :

• Seven-passenger seating
• Folding/collapsible second-row Stow 'n Go seats
• 60/40-split folding third-row seat
• An eight-way power driver seat (with four-way power lumbar)
• Three-zone climate control
• A tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• An electric parking brake

Infotainment of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica :

• A 5-inch touchscreen
• AM/FM radio
• Bluetooth
• USB ports
• Voice commands
• Uconnect Access
• Six-speaker sound system with a USB and auxiliary inputs

Cargo capacity of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Offering a decent cargo space, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan isn't the best in class. It is in fact the least in class with a cargo room that measures 32.3 cubic feet as its basic offering. With its third row down it expands to 87.5 cubic feet. The maximum it can offer is 140.5 cubic feet will only the front row of seating up.

The cargo space offered in Chrysler Pacifica Minivan is the least in the segment. Although it is the biggest car in competition in terms of exterior dimensions, it fails to impress when it comes to interior spaciousness and cargo spacing. On the other hand, Toyota Sienna proves to be the car with the largest cargo space; offering 150.0 cubic feet of space when the second and third-row seats are collapsed.

"A box is a box, but the Pacifica is undeniably a good-looking box, with a crisp, sleek profile and an intriguing slash of a rear roof pillar. The Pacifica is both the tallest and widest van in the segment, which helps with interior roominess." - Caranddriver

Dimensions and Weight of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Despite being the lightest minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica has the largest dimensions. It measures a length of 203.6 inches, 79.6 inches in width, and offers an average ground clearance of 5.1 inches. It also measures the longest wheelbase in class, 121.6 inches.

The closest in competition to the Chrysler Pacifica is the 2017 Honda Odyssey; it measures 202.9 inches in length, 79.2 inches in width, and 68.4 inches in height. Kia Sedona ranks third and is followed by the 2017 Toyota Sienna with the smallest dimensions to offer.

Exterior Features of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED daytime running lights
• Heated mirrors
• Remote locking and unlocking
• Push-button ignition
• Rearview camera

Safety Features and Rating of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan comes with several new safety features, some of which include Keysense, Child seat anchor, inflatable knee blockers. Apart from these it also includes common safety features like Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision warning system, Security Alarm, Remote Keyless Entry, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and more.

Furthermore, the 2017 model year has additional safety features that help protect the front row passengers a significant bit more. Some of the safety features that provide this additional protection and the other standard safety features are mentioned below:

• Front seat-mounted side
• Side-curtain, outboard passengers all rows
• Blind Spot Monitoring Included with SafetyTecTM Group and Advanced SafetyTec Group on Limited Hybrid
• Electronic Parking Brake with Safe Hold
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (included with Advanced SafetyTec Group)
• Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist (included with Advanced SafetyTec Group)
• ParkSense Rear Park Assist with Stop (included with SafetyTec Group)
• ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist with Stop(included with Advanced SafetyTec Group ) ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
• Rear Cross-Path Detection (included with SafetyTec Group and Advanced SafetyTec Group on Limited Hybrid)
• Surround-View Camera(included with Advanced SafetyTec Group)
• Trailer Sway Control (included with Trailer Tow Group)

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Vs. 2017 Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has built for itself a position in the market of minivans. It also offers the next best fuel efficiency in the segment after the Pacifica. However, the Honda is priced slightly above the Chrysler, at $29,850 but, yet offers only the least in terms of power and torque. The interiors of the Chrysler are any day better than what Honda has to offer. And thus the 2017 Pacific is a better option than the Odyssey.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Vs. 2017 Toyota Sienna

The 2017 Toyota Sienna stands out from the other cars in consideration with its all-wheel-drive drivetrain in place. Both, Chrysler Pacifica and the Toyota Sienna are fuel-efficient vehicles and easy to handle, they both also feature user-friendly technology on the inside. The Toyota Sienna priced at $29,750 offers 296 HP as compared to the 287 HP that Pacific generates. This would be a decision that would have comfort on one side and reliable performance on the other.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Vs. 2017 Kia Sedona

Priced at $26,900 the 2017 Kia Sedona is the most economical minivan that you could lay your hands on. Furthermore, it generates 276 HP and 248 lb-ft of torque with its 3.3 liters 6 cylinder engine. Its fuel economy readings are a bit on the low end but the interiors it offers compensate for it. The interior features it provides are top-notch and in terms of exteriors, it offers the second-largest dimensions in class. It is a perfect value for money offering and is highly recommended.

At a fair price of $28,995, the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan is a luxurious family traveler. It comes equipped with a fuel-efficient 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that generates 287 HP. It also offers fine interiors that are feature-packed and user-friendly. Overall, the Pacifica is a value for money offering, given its opulence inside.