Luxury and available AWD, the Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle minivan looks to move in on the crossover crowd.
Car Review: Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is the luxury version of the popular minivan
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The Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD is the new luxury version of the minivan.
Another week and yet another minivan. This time it is the latest from Chrysler.
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The Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD is the new luxury version of the minivan.
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The Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD is the new luxury version of the minivan.
The Pacifica ups the luxury to ten with the new Pinnacle trim level.
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The Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD is the new luxury version of the minivan.
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High grade Nappa Leather covers the comfortable seats. second row seats even come with lumbar pillows. The suede headliner adds a luxurious touch in this minivan.
The new version takes its premium level seriously with rich-feeling Nappa leather that covers the seats and a suede headliner. Together they give it a more upscale look.
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High grade Nappa Leather covers the comfortable seats. second row seats even come with lumbar pillows. The suede headliner adds a luxurious touch in this minivan.
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High grade Nappa Leather covers the comfortable seats. second row seats even come with lumbar pillows. The suede headliner adds a luxurious touch in this minivan.
Behind the wheel, this not-so-minivan is long and wide but after just a few miles you get used to it. The V6 engine and 9-speed automatic tend to favor fuel economy as it upshifts quickly. Even with five people loaded on board, the Pacifica has no problem keeping up with traffic.
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Uconnect theater has two large touchscreens and you can even stream to each one.
This minivan is now becoming more competitive with crossovers and SUVs with the addition of AWD.
The Uconnect Theater provides two screens for back seat riders so they can do different things at the same time. A vacuum helps keep the van clean and family cam allows you see what’s going on in the back.
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Uconnect theater has two large touchscreens and you can even stream to each one.
The useable third row means the entire family will find it easy cruising for many miles.
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The Stow n Vac helps keep the interior clean. A FamCam interior camera allows you to see what’s happening in the back.
The Pacifica gets a nip and tuck for this year with a larger grill with a more squared, tougher SUV look than before. The Pinnacle trim level adds handsome 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and LED lighting as nice touches for this more upscale minivan.
I enjoyed the ease of the hands-free sliding doors and rear hatch made loading much easier.
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The Stow n Vac helps keep the interior clean. A FamCam interior camera allows you to see what’s happening in the back.
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The Stow n Vac helps keep the interior clean. A FamCam interior camera allows you to see what’s happening in the back.
Cost: $53,390; as tested $54,895
MPG: 17MPG city; 25MPG highway; I managed 19.1 mpg in 551 miles of mixed driving.
Safety: ready-alert braking; full speed forward collision warn plus; adaptive cruise control with stop & go; lane departure alert warning plus; automatic high beams; parallel & perpendicular park assist with stop; ParkSense front and rear with stop; advanced brake assist.
Things to know: The Pacifica Pinnacle is high on luxury, cool technology, AWD and space that makes it a serious family hauler.
Pros:
- The FamCam allows you to keep an eye on what is going on behind you
- Spacious and luxurious interior that will please buyers looking for more upscale experience
- AWD makes the minivan an easy year-round vehicle
Cons:
- The second-row seats do not fold into the floor
- Doesn’t like being pushed on curvy roads
- Fuel economy lags the other minivans
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