Skip the SUV: Why More Families are Choosing the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

If you’re getting ready to buy a minivan and you want to achieve the lowest possible cost of ownership, head down to Faricy Chrysler Jeep, your Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid dealer, today. The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid offers impressive fuel economy ratings to go along with all the usual minivan conveniences. The people-hauling, cargo-moving, carpool-driving capability of the Pacifica is hard to beat, especially when it’s equipped with a powertrain that makes stopping at the gas station a far less frequent event.

Don’t let your SUV-driving mom friends dissuade you–there is no better option for larger families than a minivan. With the Pacifica, you don’t sacrifice style and creature comforts, either. There’s plenty of in-vehicle tech, leather, and power features are plentiful, and the Pacifica’s exterior lines echo those of a similarly-sized SUV. Let’s face it: when you’re dealing with car seats and backpacks, having dual sliding doors trumps trendy all day, every day.

We’re not sure how the minivan ended up on the mom brigade’s ‘not cool’ list. Getting around town in the safest vehicle available sounds pretty cool to us. Not only that, but when the kids are happy and entertained on road trips – thanks to the amazing rear seat entertainment system – mom and dad can relax instead of bracing themselves for a chorus of are-we-there-yets. Minivans are cool because they make life easier at a time when simplicity and convenience are coveted.

The best part of owning a minivan is its expansive and versatile interior cabin. It comfortably seats up to 7 passengers, and when you choose the Pacifica Hybrid, you’ll enjoy better fuel economy than even the tiniest subcompact car. Starting at just over $40,000, the efficient and affordable Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is worth a closer look.

Performance and Fuel Economy

When it comes to choosing a new family vehicle, parents have far different wish lists than their kids. If your growing family needs comfortable seating for more than four, the available options shrink substantially. Add fuel economy to the list of must-haves, and you’re down to almost zero. Luckily, the sometimes forgotten minivan category has your back.

The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid is an actual no-brainer for parents. Why? It offers plenty of bold, head-turning exterior styling, as well as surprisingly peppy performance, and with a fuel economy rating of 82 MPGe, cost-of-ownership is untouchably low. No other comparably-priced SUV or minivan comes close. Not only that, but the Pacifica Hybrid offers a fully charged electric driving range of about 32 miles and an overall driving range of up to 520 miles.

With a charging time of less than two hours, as well as regenerative braking that offers self-charging capability, the Pacifica Hybrid is ready for a day of gas-free errands or carpool duty. Forget stopping at the gas station every few days and enjoy the benefits of hybrid powertrain technology with the Pacifica Hybrid. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, thanks to the handy Hybrid smartphone app that provides range data, charging progress, and a charging station locator tool.

Interior Room and Safety Features

One look inside the upscale Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle trim, and you’ll see why both parents and kids give it an enthusiastic thumbs up. Starting with the supple quilted Nappa leather seating and standard Berber carpet, the Pinnacle offers heated and ventilated front seats, 2nd-row captain’s chairs, and enough elbow room in the third row to mitigate sibling seating gripes. In the Pacifica, there’s ample room for all seven passengers.

Chrysler’s legendary Stow ’n Go seating is also standard on the Pacifica. Stow ’n go makes folding the 2nd or 3rd row of seats flat a simple and easy-on-the-back process. Flat storage means expansive cargo space, and when the seats are in place, those spots become Stow ’n Go Storage bins, a great spot for keeping the kids’ DVDs and sports gear. Add the available Stow ’n Vac onboard vacuum, and you’ll have an easy time keeping up with the endless crumbs and dirt the kids track in.

The front Ultra Console, available on the Pacifica Pinnacle, offers tons of storage, along with a wireless smartphone charger and a super fast C USB port that can charge a smartphone up to four times as fast as a traditional USB. The Ultra Console also includes a comfortable armrest and a hidden space beneath for extra storage. Speaking of storage, with the 2nd and 3rd-row seats folded flat, the Pacifica offers a whopping 140.5 cubic feet of cargo volume. Even with all seats in use, there’s still 32.3 inches of cargo space.

As for safety, the 2021 Pacifica rivals every other vehicle on the road today with the most standard safety features. Beginning with a suite of driver-assist systems, the Chrysler Pacifica puts safety ahead of all else. All models include Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, and more.

LED headlights and taillights help with visibility, and the standard ParkSense Rear Park Assist System helps the driver navigate tight parking spots with ease. The available 360-degree surround-view camera and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist make parking and maneuvering effortless. After all, it’s a lot more relaxing to glide into that metered parking spot on the first try. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earned a coveted five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). With an available all-wheel drive powertrain, this newest Pacifica earns top marks for occupant safety across the board.

Infotainment and Technology

The best part about owning a minivan is the plethora of available technology. There are 1,001 ways to stay informed and entertained inside a Pacifica Hybrid, starting with the center dash-mounted 10.1-inch color infotainment touchscreen. The largest in its class, this touchscreen runs on the very latest Uconnect 5 operating software, a lightning-fast system that responds quickly to input. In fact, the Pacifica’s Uconnect system is five times faster than the previous generation.

The system lets parents program up to five user profiles, including a valet profile for added security. It can also connect two phones simultaneously, which means the passenger can easily control audio entertainment or navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make connecting a smartphone painless, and the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot will keep the whole family’s devices connected while on the go.

Parents will love the concert grade 20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Its 760-watt amplifier will easily drown out any noise coming from the 2nd row dual-screen Uconnect Theater rear entertainment system. Speaking of which, the kids will be so busy streaming content on 10-inch HD touchscreens. You’ll get through long road trips in peaceful silence. The system offers a Blu-ray player, HDMI inputs, wireless streaming, and a pair of wireless headphones. Also included are built-in games and Bluetooth-connected remote controls.

New for 2021, the available FamCAM lets drivers monitor the interior cabin without having to glance in the rearview. A simple command on the touchscreen brings up live HD images of all three rows, including a view that displays the rear-facing baby. There’s a split-screen view and automatic day/night mode for an appropriate amount of brightness. The front touchscreen also displays information on battery level and range for easy trip planning.

The Pacifica Hybrid Is Perfect for Your Family

Get to know the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, and you’ll discover why both parents and kids come out as the big winners for style, comfort, and on-the-go entertainment. Once you get behind the wheel, we doubt you’ll ever go back to an SUV.