What makes the Chrysler Pacifica the ultimate family vehicle?

Growing families love the Chrysler Pacifica for various reasons. The Pacifica has ample space for your kids, their friends, and the family dog. Plus, it has an infotainment system that can entertain the entire family. And the Pacifica comes with all the latest in-vehicle and safety tech you crave. You get a reliable ride with fewer visits to our service center.

There’s a reason Parents magazine voted the Pacifica the Best Family Car for the third straight year, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has once again named it a Top Safety Pick. With all the accolades, we thought we’d let you know our top reasons the Pacifica is the ultimate family vehicle.

Chrysler Pacifica Safety Systems

When you have a family, you want to be sure you’re driving a safe vehicle with airbags, crumple zones, and the latest driver assist systems. The Pacifica offers more standard safety and security features than any other vehicle in the industry. Features include full-speed forward collision warning with active braking, which scans the road ahead for obstacles. When it detects something in your path, it alerts you with visual and audio cues. If you react slowly, the system engages emergency brake support to help. Chrysler also includes a pedestrian automatic emergency braking system that recognizes people crossing the road.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is standard on the Pacifica. This enhanced cruise control system automatically adjusts your speed to maintain a preset distance from the car ahead. If necessary, it’ll bring your vehicle to a complete stop. A simple tap on the accelerator activates it. Studies show ACC helps reduce driver fatigue.

You also get LaneSense, a technology set that uses sensors to track your Pacifica within marked lanes. The lane departure warning alerts you when it detects an unintentional drift, and the lane-keep assist compliments that by using gentle steering correction to return you to your lane. A blind-spot monitoring system uses similar tech to scan blind spots for vehicles and alerts you when a car enters them. Chrysler’s rear cross-path detection system does the same but watches either side of your Pacifica as you back up in the busy parking lots here in Cortlandt.

The Pacifica also has parallel and perpendicular park assist, an automated parking system to find and park your Pacifica. If you’re a hands-on driver, you’ll love the 360-degree surround view camera system and the ParkSense front and rear system that give you a bird’s-eye-view of your Pacifica and alerts you when you’re near objects.

Chrysler Pacifica Performance

Chrysler has turned the minivan market on its head by making a powerful, fun-to-drive vehicle with exceptional capability. The Pacifica has a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, dual overhead cams under the hood, and a nine-speed automatic transmission, producing 287 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Pacifica boasts 3,600 lbs towing capacity and impressive efficiency ratings of 19 mpg around town and 28 mpg on the highway.

For even more efficiency, you can purchase the Pacifica Hybrid model, which harnesses the power of electricity and combines it with the gas engine’s power. Pacifica Hybrid models rate 82 MPGe and can travel 520 miles with a full tank and a fully charged battery.

The Pacifica’s standard front-wheel-drive platform on the Touring and Touring-L trims delivers capable performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions, thanks partly to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. The ESC helps you maintain directional control by selectively applying the brakes and throttle.

If you’re a more adventurous driver, the Pacifica’s Limited and Pinnacle trims come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). But the AWD can operate in front-wheel drive when it senses you don’t need the traction, saving you money. When you lose traction, the system sends up to 100% of the available power to the wheels with the most traction. This segment-exclusive feature gives you the confidence to leave the pavement behind.

Chrysler Pacifica Interior

Since you’ll spend most of your time inside your Pacifica, shouldn’t it be comfortable? Chrysler thought of that and much more. If you’re looking for luxury, you’ll love the Pinnacle trim, which comes with premium leather upholstery in various color and style options. Berber carpet, a suede headliner, satin-chrome seat controls, and quilted second-row leather pillows add a refined style you won’t find on other minivans. Ventilated front seats and heated front and second-row seats will keep the whole family comfortable.

Chrysler’s patented Stow ‘N Go seating offers an incredible 243 seating configurations. The system lets you quickly fold the second and third rows, converting your Pacifica from a passenger van to a cargo carrier. A button push folds the seats beneath the floor for maximum space. And when you’re using the seats, the area they fold into gives you storage. The second-row seats also tilt and slide so you can easily access the third row.

No Pacifica is complete until you opt for the Stow ‘n Vac system powered by RIDGID. The vacuum stays within the wheel well, and the retractable hose allows you to quickly clean up crackers, cereal, and whatever else the little ones drop.

Chrysler takes in-vehicle tech to the next level with the available FamCAM. The FamCAM sends live video of the rear seats to your infotainment screen. This system features day and night modes and a split-screen function so you can watch everyone simultaneously. And when the kids are awake, they can entertain themselves with dual 10-inch touch screens mounted to the front seatbacks. These touch screens come with Amazon Fire TV, which lets you stream your favorite movies. Plus, it has wired connections for DVD players, gaming systems, and more. You can contact our parts department for more information.

Test-Drive a Chrysler Pacifica Today

Your family deserves the very best, and that includes their ride. Parents love Pacifica’s modern styling, premium comfort, and capable powertrain. Kids love the space to be kids and the technology to spark their imagination and keep them entertained. So if you’re ready to elevate your Cortlandt commute with the best family vehicle on the planet, we invite you to shop our virtual inventory. Once you select a model you want to test-drive, visit us at 2293 Crompond Road.

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