The top-of-the-line Limited gets the top powertrain, of course, which includes standard all-wheel drive for $48,550. Its
The U.S. Government gave Pacifica its highest crash test rating of five stars for both front- and side-impact when equipped with optional side-curtain airbags. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
Standard on all Pacificas is an extremely high safety rating. The U.S. Government gave Pacifica its highest crash test rating of five stars for both front- and side-impact when equipped with optional side-curtain airbags. The
The larger Ford Freestyle poses a true threat to the Pacifica's market share. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
As with every DaimlerChrysler Canada vehicle, all Pacificas receive a 5 year/100,000 km powertrain warranty, which was recently reduced over the old 8 year/120,000 km Chrysler Group warranty by the way.
While General Motors has yet to offer anything that could cause Chrysler any concern about the continued popularity of its Pacifica, other than its ill-fated Pontiac Aztek and somewhat less maligned Buick Rendezvous, Ford's Freestyle poses a true threat. It is larger inside, with a third row that truly fits adults, offers seating for up to seven occupants, features a flexible seating arrangement more amenable to cargo and is priced thousands less than even the new Pacifica Highline.