Choosing the Chrysler Pacifica With Everything You Need

The Chrysler Pacifica is one of the most popular minivans in Canada, with fantastic features and details inside and out. One of the reasons so many people choose the Pacifica is because you have such a great selection of options to choose from––but that can also make it tricky to find exactly what you need. With two impressive powertrain choices and four different trims, not to mention additional available packages, it's important to pick the model that has everything you need without missing out on any key features.

Keeping track of all of these details can be difficult, which is why we're here as your Chrysler dealer to help with this 2022 Pacifica buyer's guide. We'll take you through the major options to help you make the big decisions, and then all you'll have to decide on is a few final details. Whether you already have a pretty good sense of what you're looking for or are just starting to look at the Pacifica and see what it offers, this guide will help you choose the perfect vehicle. If you have more questions, then we're here at Londonderry CDJR to help with all the answers.

Two Powertrain Options

With any vehicle, the engine is a great place to start since so much of your driving experience depends on it. This is even more crucial for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica since some of your other choices will depend on the engine you want. There are two engines offered on the Pacifica, starting with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 that delivers 287 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard with this engine, though all-wheel drive (AWD) is available.

The other engine is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 plug-in hybrid, which is only available with FWD. It's worth noting, however, that this hybrid engine greatly improves the efficiency of the Pacifica. With the standard engine and FWD, you get an estimated 12.4 L/100 km in the city and 8.4 L/100 km on the highway––the fuel efficiency is slightly lower if you choose AWD. The plug-in hybrid, however, gets an estimated 8.0 L/100 km in the city and 7.9 L/100 km on the highway. It can even travel for 51 km on electricity only. Both options deliver a fantastic driving experience, though it's also worth noting that you only have the top three trim levels to choose from with a plug-in hybrid model.

Trim Choices: The Pacifica Touring

Now that you (hopefully) have a sense of which engine you're interested in, let's take a look at the four trim levels offered on the Pacifica, as this will help direct your overall choice. First off, we have the Touring, which is the starting trim for the Pacifica and a fantastic option if you're looking for a great family minivan on a budget. The Pacifica Touring features remote start functionality, with body-colour door handles, 43 cm aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires, and black roof rack rails. It has dual power sliding doors and a power liftgate, along with LED headlamps, automatic high beams, and LED tail lamps.

Inside the Touring, you'll find a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control buttons, an 18 cm full-colour customizable instrument cluster display, and a 26 cm infotainment screen. You get a six-speaker sound system standard in the Pacifica Touring, along with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-way power driver's seat. Standard features include tri-zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats, and impressive safety technology like Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking. The Touring trim is not available if you want the plug-in hybrid engine, but all other trims are offered with both powertrains.

Trim Choices: The Pacifica Touring-L

If you like the standard features of the Pacifica but want a bit more in your minivan, then the Touring-L is a great option that can be found at the Chrysler dealer near you. This is the starting trim for the plug-in hybrid model and represents an excellent blend of luxury and affordability. It features bright door handles, for an added touch of sophistication, with 43 cm diamond-cut aluminum wheels, a chrome roof rack system, and body-colour heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

Inside the Touring-L, you'll find a number of subtle upgrades and details that really elevate your driving experience with the Pacifica. For example, the Touring-L has a memory system for the driver's seat, which is perfect if you share the vehicle with other drivers and want to get it back to your preferred settings easily. The Touring-L comes with leather-faced seating with perforated inserts for an added touch of luxury and has several upgrades available––including a superior entertainment system and a sunroof––that you can't get on the Touring.

Trim Choices: The Pacifica Limited

Advanced technology sets the Limited apart from the Touring trims, making it a terrific option if you want innovative features in your minivan. The Limited includes 46 cm wheels wrapped in all-season tires, auto-dimming side mirrors, and hands-free functionality for the power sliding doors and liftgate. With the Limited, the side mirrors are chrome-capped, auto-folding, and heated, with courtesy lamps and auto-adjust-in-reverse functionality to make driving the Pacifica as safe and easy as possible.

Luxury is the name of the game inside the Limited, starting with a heated two-tone steering wheel with a chrome accent ring. You get a Stow' n Vac integrated vacuum system inside the Limited, making it easy to quickly clean up messes, plus memory settings for the side mirrors and radio settings along with the seat. Speaking of the seating: the Limited features Premium Nappa leather-faced seats with perforated inserts and two-mode ventilation. A dual-pane sunroof is standard on this model, along with heated front and second-row seats; plus, you get a wireless charging pad to make it easier to keep your devices powered on the go.

Trim Choices: The Pacifica Pinnacle

The Pinnacle is, as the name would suggest, the peak of luxury and technology in the Pacifica lineup, and it gives you pretty much everything you could want in your minivan. For starters, the exterior dazzles thanks to platinum chrome door handles, 51 cm polished aluminum wheels, and a platinum chrome roof rack system. It features a unique suede headliner, exclusive Pinnacle badging on the exterior, and numerous other platinum chrome details.

Inside the Pinnacle, you'll find all of the great features of the Limited, plus upgrades such as luxury floor mats, quilted Nappa Caramel leather-faced seating, and gorgeous details throughout the interior. The Pinnacle includes an 18-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system with an amplifier and subwoofer, plus a FamCAM interior camera that makes it easy to keep an eye on passengers throughout the Pacifica while staying focused on the road. You also get all the safety features offered as options on other trims, including the 360-degree Surround View Camera system that gives you a virtual look around your vehicle.

Final Considerations

As you can see, your choice of the perfect Pacifica really comes down to the kind of performance and fuel efficiency you want, along with the features you're looking for. If you're shopping on a budget––we all know how difficult things can be with a growing family––then one of the Touring models is a fantastic choice. On the other hand, if you can splurge for added luxury and advanced technology, then the Limited and Pinnacle are terrific picks. You can't go wrong with the Chrysler Pacifica, and here at Londonderry CDJR, we're ready to help you choose the right one. Contact us today to get started.