AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- FCA's Windsor (Ontario, Canada) Assembly Plant begins
production of the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2021 Chrysler Pacifica lineup offers the first and still the
only plug-in hybrid in the segment, as well as, new-for-2021, the
most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in its class and the
only vehicle to offer AWD capability along with Stow 'n Go
seating
- 2021 Pacifica has more standard safety features than any
vehicle in the industry, with 14 new-as-standard safety features
and 97 total standard safety features
- New-for-2021 Pacifica's exterior and interior design is more
deeply sculpted, athletic and modern in character, with
utility-vehicle-inspired design cues
- New top-of-the-line Pinnacle model sets a new standard in
the segment as the most luxurious interior in its class and
incorporates a new integrated Ultra console, the most functional
console in its class
- All-new Uconnect 5 system includes largest-in-class
10.1-inch standard touchscreen, is five times faster, allows for
unique profiles and offers Amazon Alexa capabilities
- New 2021 Pacifica gives parents a bird's-eye view of their
most precious cargo thanks to new FamCAM interior camera, which
allows a view of rear-facing child seat occupants
- Pacifica Touring starts at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested
retail price (MSRP) of $35,045 (all
prices exclude destination)
- 2021 Pacifica available with AWD starts at a U.S. MSRP of
$38,040
- 2021 Pacifica Hybrid starts at a U.S. MSRP of $39,995, with Hybrid Touring, Touring L and
Limited models retaining 2020 model-year pricing
- The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will begin arriving in
dealerships in December
The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is now rolling off the line at
Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor,
Ontario, Canada.
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will start arriving in dealerships
before the end of the year, giving families the option of the first
and still the only plug-in hybrid minivan in the industry or
available all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability combined with
class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating, both equipped with more
standard safety features than any vehicle in the industry and a
more athletic, refreshed exterior and interior design.
"FCA invented the minivan segment, and the new-for-2021 Chrysler
Pacifica continues to drive our leadership and innovation," said
Tim Kuniskis, Global Head of Alfa Romeo and Head of Passenger Cars
– Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. "Whether it's all-weather
driving capability with Stow 'n Go seating or more than 80
MPGe and no range anxiety with the only plug-in hybrid
minivan in the segment, the new Chrysler Pacifica gives families
what they want and options that best fit their busy lives."
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will continue to feature two
powertrain options on all four Pacifica models, including the
3.6-liter Pentastar engine with 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of
torque. The Pacifica Hybrid powertrain achieves up to 30 miles of
all electric range, 80 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent electric)
and greater than 500 miles of total driving range.
The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica opened for orders in September,
at a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of
$35,045, with AWD available at a
starting U.S. MSRP of $38,040 (all
prices exclude destination). The Pacifica Hybrid starts at an MSRP
of $39,995 and continues to be
eligible for a $7,500 federal tax
credit, as well as any state and local credits.
Redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
The new 2021
Chrysler Pacifica offers the most advanced AWD system in its class
and is the only vehicle to offer AWD along with Stow 'n Go seating.
The vehicle will also offer 97 standard safety features – the most
standard safety features in the industry.
New LED lights and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
join Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, Rear Park
Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Stop, electronic
stability control (ESC), Full Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus,
Lane Departure Warning, eight air bags and more as standard safety
features. All told, the 2021 Pacifica features 116 standard and
available safety and security features.
The Chrysler Pacifica's AWD system – the first available in a
Chrysler minivan since 2004 – is fully automatic and is the only
one in the segment capable of transferring 100 percent of the
available engine torque to the rear wheels, or whichever wheels
have more available traction. The Pacifica AWD system is also able
to sense and stop the drive shaft from spinning when AWD is not
required, a class-exclusive feature in the segment that improves
efficiency.
The AWD system also employs a brake-lock differential system to
help enhance traction, with fully automatic torque distribution
between each wheel. If one wheel on an axle loses traction, the
system applies the brake to the low-traction wheel, redirecting
torque through the differential to the wheel with more
traction.
The AWD system engages automatically, based on a variety of
sensor inputs that signal when enhanced traction is beneficial,
including:
- Cold exterior temperature
- Use of windshield wipers
- Slip detected at the front wheels
- Heavy acceleration at certain vehicle speeds, such as
overtaking during passing
- Electronic stability control activation
- Abrupt steering or sudden throttle inputs
- Rough road conditions/grades
The Pacifica Hybrid remains the perfect family vehicle, offering
seating capacity for up to seven passengers, with second-row
captain's chairs and third-row Stow 'n Go seating. Family-friendly
functionality features include hands-free sliding doors and
liftgate.
The segment's first hybrid vehicle features an FCA-designed,
innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission
(EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter
Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. The Pacifica Hybrid is designed to
offer a seamless driving experience, with no need for the driver to
select between electric and hybrid modes.
The 2021 Pacifica's new exterior design expression is much more
deeply sculpted, athletic and modern in character, with
utility-vehicle-inspired design cues. A new top-of-the-line
Pinnacle model sets a new standard in the segment with a
sophisticated, luxurious interior that incorporates a new
integrated Ultra console — the most functional center console in
its class — and elite appointments, such as quilted Nappa Caramel
leather seats with new matching lumbar comfort pillows.
The all-new Uconnect 5 system, standard across the 2021 Pacifica
lineup, includes a largest-in-class 10.1-inch standard touchscreen,
which is nearly 20 percent larger than the screen it replaces. The
system is five times faster and allows for up to five unique
profiles, along with a valet mode, features wireless Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto and brings in-vehicle Amazon Alexa capabilities,
so Alexa functions utilized in the home can now be done inside the
vehicle.
The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica also gives parents a bird's-eye
view of their most precious cargo thanks to the new FamCAM interior
camera, which delivers a best-in-class, high-definition image and
allows the driver a view of rear-facing child seat occupants in the
second row and even allows them to zoom in on passengers. Another
first for the segment, new USB Type C ports allow devices to charge
up to four times faster than standard USB outlets.
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted
customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive
innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925.
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment
Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality,
versatility, technology and bold styling and the most advanced
available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available
innovative hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle
a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan
segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has
an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of
more than 500 miles. Chrysler Voyager offers families a
budget-friendly minivan that also provides a well-equipped,
exceptional driving experience. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on
the brand's promise of iconic and elegant design executed with
world-class performance, efficiency and quality – all at an
attainable value. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of
brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For
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