AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited takes top spot in the 2020
AAA Car Guide SUV/Minivan category
- Pacifica Hybrid also scores top-three finish in AAA Car
Guide Top 10 overall vehicle ratings
- AAA Car Guide recognizes top performers in AAA independent
test-track and real-world evaluations of vehicles with the latest
in safety technology
- Pacifica Hybrid is the first-ever hybrid minivan and
delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in
electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and
a total range of more than 500 miles
Chrysler Pacifica's list of industry awards continues to grow,
as the Pacifica Hybrid earns first-place honors in the 2020 AAA Car
Guide SUV/Minivan category, in addition to finishing in the top
three in this year's AAA Car Guide Top 10 overall vehicle ratings.
The latest honor takes Chrysler Pacifica's growing list to more
than 135 industry accolades, helping it maintain its place as the
most awarded minivan four years in a row.
The Pacifica Hybrid Limited earned high marks in the 2020 AAA
Car Guide testing for its plug-in capability, range and fuel
economy, large and comfortable passenger area, ample cargo space
and smooth, seamless hybrid drivetrain. The Pacifica Hybrid earned
a perfect 10 in the areas of advanced safety features and cargo
capacity.
"These days, a vehicle buyer may feel overwhelmed or confused
not only by the differences of how the vehicle is powered — either
by gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric — but by which of
the safety features they need and how those work in the real
world," said Megan McKernan, manager
of the Automotive Research Center. "Our evaluations are designed to
help drivers select a safe and comfortable vehicle that meets their
needs. The Pacifica Hybrid is a solid choice for minivan
customers."
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the minivan segment's first-ever
hybrid vehicle and the only plug-in hybrid minivan, delivering more
than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode,
an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of
more than 500 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid features an FCA-designed,
innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission
(EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter
Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. The Pacifica Hybrid is designed to
offer a seamless driving experience, with no need for the driver to
select between electric and hybrid modes.
Pacifica Hybrid offers more than 100 standard and available
safety and security features and allows for a child seat in each of
the second-row captain's chairs, plus two additional child seats in
the third row. The most kid-friendly minivan in its class also
offers the most advanced entertainment system with available
Uconnect Theater, which features two 10-inch seatback touchscreens
where children can watch and stream videos and play built-in games,
including Are We There Yet? and the License Plate Game.
The perfect vehicle for a family road trip, Pacifica Hybrid
offers seating capacity for up to seven passengers (up to eight on
gas-powered models), with second-row captain's chairs and third-row
Stow 'n Go seating. Family-friendly functionality features include
hands-free sliding doors and liftgate.
2020 AAA Car Guide testing
Each vehicle recognized in
the 2020 AAA Car Guide was evaluated on a scale from 0 to 10, with
the best vehicle receiving a 10 in each of these areas: advanced
driver-assistance systems (ADAS), EPA emissions, fuel efficiency,
crashworthiness, braking, acceleration, handling, cargo capacity,
ride quality, interior noise, easy of entry and exit, visibility
and interior size. The AAA Car Score is determined by adding
together all of the individual test scores for each vehicle. The
AAA Car Overall Score Rankings are created by listing the vehicles
tested by the total Car Score received. The Chrysler Pacifica
Hybrid earned 89 out of a possible 130 total points and a perfect
10 in the areas of advanced safety features and cargo capacity.
Redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, coming later this
year
Revealed in February at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, the
new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will offer the most advanced
all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in its class and is the only vehicle
to offer AWD along with Stow 'n Go seating. The vehicle will also
offer 97 standard safety features – the most standard safety
features in the industry.
New LED lights and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
– both offered for the first time in the class as standard
equipment – join Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection,
Rear Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Stop,
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Forward Collision Warning with
Full Stop, Lane Departure Warning, eight airbags and more as
standard safety features on both the 2021 Pacifica and Pacifica
Hybrid. All told, the 2021 Pacifica features 116 standard and
available safety and security features.
The 2021 Pacifica's new exterior design expression is much more
deeply sculpted, athletic and modern in character, with
utility-vehicle-inspired design cues. A new top-of-the-line
Pinnacle model sets a new standard in the segment with a
sophisticated, luxurious interior that incorporates a new
integrated Ultra console — the most functional center console in
its class — and elite appointments, such as quilted Nappa Caramel
leather seats with new matching lumbar comfort pillows.
The all-new Uconnect 5 system, offered for the first time in a
North American vehicle and standard across the 2021 Pacifica
lineup, includes a largest-in-class 10.1-inch touchscreen, which is
nearly 20 percent larger than the screen it replaces. The system is
five times faster than Uconnect 4 and includes Amazon Alexa. With
the Uconnect skill for Alexa, customers with Alexa-enabled devices
at home can easily ask Alexa to start the car, lock/unlock doors
and more. Uconnect 5 brings Amazon Alexa directly into the vehicle
itself, giving occupants the freedom to interact with Alexa just as
they do at home or on a personal device. With Alexa built-in,
occupants can ask Alexa to play music, podcasts and audiobooks; add
items to their to-do list; check news, weather, traffic, sports and
other real-time information; and access tens of thousands of Alexa
skills.
The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica also gives parents a bird's-eye
view of their most precious cargo thanks to the new FamCAM interior
camera that delivers a best-in-class high-definition image and
allows the driver a view of rear-facing child seat occupants in the
second row and even allows them to zoom in on passengers. Another
first for the segment, new USB Type C ports allow devices to charge
up to four times faster than standard USB outlets.
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will be built at the Windsor Assembly
Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
and will be available in dealerships in the fourth quarter of
2020.
AAA Car Guide
The AAA Car Guide is an annual guide
produced by the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research
Center that reviews and ranks all new or completely redesigned
vehicles with the latest automotive safety technology based on a
number of characteristics, including advanced driver-assistance
systems (ADAS), fuel efficiency, EPA emissions, acceleration,
braking, handling, etc. The purpose of the guide is to provide
motorists with useful information on the latest vehicles and
vehicle technology, and assist motorists in the vehicle purchasing
process.
For more information on AAA Car Guide, visit
http://aaa.com/carguide.
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted
customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive
innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925.
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment
Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality,
versatility, technology and bold styling. The Pacifica Hybrid
takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with its
class-exclusive, innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain. It's the
first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more
than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of
more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. The
Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of iconic and
elegant design executed with world-class performance, efficiency
and quality – all at an attainable value. Chrysler is
part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker Fiat
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