Luxury car drive
With a soft ride, the Pacifica, particularly in Limited guise, is at its best when driven like a luxury car. But even with 2,141 kilograms of curb weight, the Chrysler grand tourer is fairly well controlled in its body motions. The ride may be luxury car smooth, but the Pacifica's overall body engineering shows its age with plenty of noise entering the cabin when the road gets rough.
Like many luxury cars, the Pacifica Limited's steering is one-finger light. But it does give good feel just off-centre and is accurate when steering you and your (potential) five friends though the turns.
Despite the upgrades for '07, the Pacifica is generally the same vehicle that appeared four years ago. Fundamentally, it's a tall, roomy, four-passenger luxury wagon, with (very) occasional use for six.
In the hotly contested segment the Pacifica helped pioneer, fresher product is beating it at its own game. But the Chrysler still represents good value if you're looking to coddle four of your closest friends.
New 4.0L V6 is an improvement.
Lots of features.
Luxury car ride.
Dated interior.
Cramped third-row.
Suspension noises.
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
With a soft ride, the Pacifica, particularly in Limited guise, is at its best when driven like a luxury car. But even with 2,141 kilograms of curb weight, the Chrysler grand tourer is fairly well controlled in its body motions. The ride may be luxury car smooth, but the Pacifica's overall body engineering shows its age with plenty of noise entering the cabin when the road gets rough.
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Like many luxury cars, the Pacifica Limited's steering is one-finger light. But it does give good feel just off-centre and is accurate when steering you and your (potential) five friends though the turns.
Despite the upgrades for '07, the Pacifica is generally the same vehicle that appeared four years ago. Fundamentally, it's a tall, roomy, four-passenger luxury wagon, with (very) occasional use for six.
In the hotly contested segment the Pacifica helped pioneer, fresher product is beating it at its own game. But the Chrysler still represents good value if you're looking to coddle four of your closest friends.
 |
Lots of features.
Luxury car ride.
 |
Cramped third-row.
Suspension noises.
 |
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
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