No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Review Since the start of the minivan business, Chrysler has kept making changes to the formula. The Pacifica’s back Stow ‘n Go seats fold flat into the floor, making room for groceries. There is also a built-in vacuum cleaner. Another benefit of minivans is that they handle cars, have three rows of seats that can fit up to eight people, and have folding doors that open wide. Chrysler equips the Pacifica with a 287-hp V-6 engine and a 260-hp plug-in hybrid that trades power for efficiency; we were able to travel 540 miles with a full tank and a charged battery. The gas-only version has all-wheel drive to appeal to the SUV market. The Toyota Sienna, the Kia Carnival, and the Honda Odyssey are all strong rivals. It doesn’t matter that any of them are younger than the Pacifica; the Chrysler is still the best in terms of options and engineering. What's New? In 2025, Chrysler reduces the number of Pacifica trim levels from five to three: Select, Limited, and Pinnacle. The other two trims come with either a gas or hybrid motor, but the limited models only come with a gas engine. The updated base version of the Pacifica now comes with premium carpeting, a universal garage door opener, and second-row windows that can be opened with one touch. The S Appearance package (dark exterior trim, emblems, and wheels; black upholstery with gray stitching) is now standard on the Limited model and is now available as a Premium Group option on hybrid Select vehicles. The rest of the features in the Premium Group are the Uconnect Theater and Sound Group (rear entertainment), the Safety Sphere Group (parking sensors, park assist, and a 360-degree camera system), an integrated center panel with wireless smartphone charging, and a sunroof with two panes. Pros and Cons Pros Amazing ability to change. Easy-to-use entertainment system. Smooth and enjoyable driving experience for a van. Cons Aging design. Uncomfortably stiff rear-seat padding. Inefficient V-6 engine. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Pacifica runs on gas only and has a 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 287 horsepower and an automatic transmission with nine speeds. The Pacifica Hybrid’s 3.6-liter V-6 engine and two electric motors, powered by a 16.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, provide only 260 horsepower in total. All-wheel drive is not a choice for the Pacifica Hybrid; it only has front-wheel drive. Safety Pacifica’s safety image has improved by having almost every driver-assistance feature on the market right now. The following are important safety features: Typical automated emergency braking recognizes people. Standard blind-spot detection with back cross-traffic alert. It comes with adaptive cruise control and lane exit warning. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Pacifica has a lot of features that people like in minivans, such as lots of storage space, cupholders, slide-out bins, and connections. The materials, fit, and finish are all fine, but there are some cheap plastic parts inside the car. The center consoles on the Upscale Limited and Pinnacle models are taller, so they fit better with the dashboard. This makes driving those trims feel more like driving an SUV. The very expensive Mercedes-Maybach S-class hasn’t been in our office for a long time, but the Pinnacle model has quilted leather seats and lumbar pillows that match the captain’s chairs in the second row. Because they have to be small enough to fold into the floor of the van, the Pacifica’s basic Stow ‘n Go seats don’t have as much padding as those in other cars. Because the battery pack took up all the room under the floor, Chrysler engineers made the regular captain’s chairs more comfortable to make up for the Pacifica Hybrid’s lack of a Stow ‘n Go second row. The Pacifica is a great choice for transporting goods. We were able to fit 53 carry-on bags after putting the seats in the second and third rows away. A built-in vacuum cleaner takes up room that could be used for an optional mini-spare tire, even though it is an option. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG A minivan should use little gas and have a lot of room. On our highway fuel-economy test route at 75 mph, the Pacifica Limited got an amazing 31 mpg, which we thought was great. The EPA says that the Pacifica Hybrid can go up to 33 miles on electricity alone and has a combined MPGe value of 84. We used the same 33-mile area that the EPA said would work around town. Before starting the gas engine, the Pacifica Hybrid could go 23 miles on the highway with just energy. Infotainment and Connectivity The van’s dashboard has Chrysler’s Uconnect 5 entertainment system, which is hidden behind a shiny 10.1-inch tablet and situated between two air vents. The Uconnect 5 can connect to Amazon Alexa and has a home screen that can be changed. It works with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and has a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Amazon Fire TV has built-in streaming apps that let you watch TV shows and movies. It also works with an extra rear-seat entertainment system that has two touchscreens to keep the kids busy. The Pacifica’s interior features up to 12 USB connections, some of which are USB-C, allowing smart gadgets to charge faster. Range, Charging, and Battery Life In our tests, the Pacifica with front-wheel drive is not the fastest minivan, but it is still very fast. It feels lively around town and takes 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, which puts its speed somewhere in the middle of the pack. The Pacific Hybrid took an extra 0.5 seconds to reach 60 mph in our tests, longer than its more powerful brothers. Towing and Payload Capacity The most weight that the Chrysler Pacifica can pull is 3600 pounds. Chrysler says that the Pacifica Hybrid shouldn’t be used for towing. Price and How to Choose Depending on the choices and specs, the price of the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica could range from $44,145 to $61,480. The new Select type offers the best combination of features and price. As standard equipment, the car has 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, sunshades for the second row, synthetic leather seating, and a heated steering wheel. Some people might like the extra peace of mind that this van’s available all-wheel-drive system provides, but we’re fine with sticking with front-wheel drive. It would help if you stuck with the normal 3.6-liter V-6, though, because our long-term Pacifica Hybrid had some reliability issues during its 40,000-mile trip.
