A striking interior
At first glance, the interior is luxurious and well-equipped; it features all the necessary amenities to ensure comfort for all. As is the case with other Chrysler products, the perforated leather-faced seats incorporate suede accents, which is unique. In addition, the first two rows offer comfortable heated seats, which means that your passengers will stay warm during winter trips to the cottage.
Out back, the third-row seats are obviously less accommodating because of the overall reduced space. Once you fold them flat, you get quite an impressive cargo area. But when those seats are occupied, there's virtually no room left for your luggage.
The smooth ride makes driving the Pacifica a pleasant and comfortable experience, which is very appreciated. Needless to say, this vehicle favors comfort over sporty performance.
On the safety front, the Pacifica provides peace of mind thanks to its wide array of airbags, including side-impact airbags and a driver's knee blocker that inflates simultaneously with the front air bags. Furthermore, the navigation display is located below the speedometer. That's a great idea, since you don't have to turn your head toward the center console to read the map--unlike the majority of vehicles equipped with such a system.
Competition
Even after four years, the Pacifica's direct rivals are hard to single out. Our Limited model with navigation and back-up camera retailed for $48,410. That's more expensive than a Ford Freestyle SEL AWD (to be named Taurus X in 2008), which costs $45,344 when equipped with a navigation system. On the other hand, the Pacifica is more powerful.
That being said, a host of midsize SUVs and crossovers offer seating for 7 or even 8 passengers while being similarly equipped. The Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Veracruz, Jeep Commander, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL7 and Toyota Highlander are only a few examples.
At first glance, the interior is luxurious and well-equipped; it features all the necessary amenities to ensure comfort for all. As is the case with other Chrysler products, the perforated leather-faced seats incorporate suede accents, which is unique. In addition, the first two rows offer comfortable heated seats, which means that your passengers will stay warm during winter trips to the cottage.
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| A luxurious and well-equipped interior. |
Out back, the third-row seats are obviously less accommodating because of the overall reduced space. Once you fold them flat, you get quite an impressive cargo area. But when those seats are occupied, there's virtually no room left for your luggage.
The smooth ride makes driving the Pacifica a pleasant and comfortable experience, which is very appreciated. Needless to say, this vehicle favors comfort over sporty performance.
On the safety front, the Pacifica provides peace of mind thanks to its wide array of airbags, including side-impact airbags and a driver's knee blocker that inflates simultaneously with the front air bags. Furthermore, the navigation display is located below the speedometer. That's a great idea, since you don't have to turn your head toward the center console to read the map--unlike the majority of vehicles equipped with such a system.
Competition
Even after four years, the Pacifica's direct rivals are hard to single out. Our Limited model with navigation and back-up camera retailed for $48,410. That's more expensive than a Ford Freestyle SEL AWD (to be named Taurus X in 2008), which costs $45,344 when equipped with a navigation system. On the other hand, the Pacifica is more powerful.
That being said, a host of midsize SUVs and crossovers offer seating for 7 or even 8 passengers while being similarly equipped. The Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Veracruz, Jeep Commander, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL7 and Toyota Highlander are only a few examples.
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| A host of vehicles are now playing on the Pacifica's territory. |