Seven occupancy or not, the new Pacifica is a step up the food chain from a Freestyle in interior appointments and quality, well above a Buick Rendezvous in every way except possibly expected reliability, and even on par item for item with such lauded crossovers as the Acura MDX and Nissan Murano. Like I said, I'm a big fan.
Specifications:
- Price Range (base - Limited MSRP without options): $35,965- 48,550
- Body Type: 5-door wagon/SUV crossover, unibody
- Layout: front engine, FWD (opt AWD)
- Base Engine: 215 hp, 245 lb-ft of torque, 3.8-L OHV V6
- Optional Engine: 250 hp, 250 lb-ft of torque, 3.5-L 24-valve, SOHC V6
- Transmission: 4-spd auto (optional 4-spd auto with manual mode)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (FWD-AWD): 1,993 - 2,121 kg (4,393 - 4,675 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5 (2 / 3) or 6 (2 / 2 / 2)
- Cargo Volume (behind 3rd row/2nd row/all seats folded): 329 / 1,230 / 2,250 L (13.0 / 43.6 / 79.5 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity (estimated): 907 kg (2,000 lb) - 1,724 kg (3,800 lbs)
- Ground Clearance: 149 mm (5.9 in)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 14.1 / 9.4 L/100 km (20 / 30 mpg) (3.5-L)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Acura MDX, Ford Freestyle, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX 330, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
- Web Site: www.chrysler.ca
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