2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD: Is This The Minivan To Buy?

Today I drive and review a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD S Appearance Package!

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[jbountalas]

At 4500 ft, a normally aspirated ICE will lose 15.75% of it's power output. For this engine with 287 hp, that's a loss of ~ 45 hp. That's a substantial power loss, no wonder it felt under-performing.
I live on the east coast, right by the ocean, and I have a 2017 Grand Caravan with the same engine, rated at 283 hp. Pretty close to the same weight as the Pacifica, and if you punch it, it goes.
Maybe they should offer a Turbo, or a Supercharged version of the V6, that would be sweet. One thing to mention, Chrysler/Dodge mini-vans are the only ones that offer 2nd and 3rd row stow-n-go, so you have 8 Ft from the back of the front seats, to the tailgate. You can transport 8 x 4 ft pieces of plywood, or sheet rock (I've done it). So you have all the tech, confort, all wheel drive, and power (at lower altitudes) Plus you can turn it into a pickup truck with an enclosed (no worries about weather) 8 ft bed and then turn it back into a 7 or 8 passenger van in 5 minutes. Not bad.

[DEDETheMenace]

Though I may not be the right age to drive as a youngling, this is one of my first picks for a car.

[markcayce]

I got my wife one back in January. I call it the Cadillac of minivans. Extremely smooth, quite, and comfortable. But. We had issues. The touch screen stopped working at 2, 000 miles, the rear hatch wouldn't close not to long after, and the biggest issue that really disappointed us. The transmission literally blew up at 5, 000 miles 2 weeks ago. Never driven the van hard or hauled anything other than my 4 kids and wife. Other than those issues the dealership we got it from have amazing customer service. Don't think bad about them people. We just got unlucky with ours.

[united]

I rented one and does need a bigger engine more horse power definitely but I loved it

[Theonestrongbusleader]

I totally agree with you about this minivan Ben. Also maybe one day I planned to afford one of these minivan's like this someday.

[PHope-slnj]

Hey Ben Hardy. This Minivan Has A Lot Of Cool Bells & Whistles And More Luxurious Features.

[helloeveryone]

As a Single parent . Mini van have came along way. Certain individuals are embarrassed to drive Mini van. But For every USES, ROADTRIPS, kids drop off to school/events.. imo Mini Van beat others vehicles.

[voltspc]

wow, besides that stupid shifter this may be the coolest minivan I have ever seen

[LightK]

The worst gear selector ever, even worst than the push button ones. I rented a Pacifica last year and to me it gear selector rotation seems reversed. What happens to the tried and true gear selectors of before? Why fix something that's not broken?

[MrBlankman]

Looks just like my 2018 with minor upgrades. I guess I’ll wait a few more years

[AubreyBeauford]

Congrats on becoming a soon to be dad...and wow minivans have come from a long way.

[thermos]

Good luck with the van soon to be dad! You won't care about speed when you have mom and the baby in the back seat! When your on the highway and get going that is when it counts. I have a Kia sedona 2012, my 3rd van! The cargo space in any van compared to a SUV is so much more. Covid has killed the price tag on any vehicle wether you live in the US or Canada.

[lordbrennanofsealand]

I have this vehicle, the AWD is actually pretty good in wet and snow and helps smoke away from the lights but yeh the accelerator has a lot of delay.

[GabeVeasey]

I see these a lot out on the roads half the time. It may be considered a “soccer mom” car as most people call the mini vans, but I don’t consider it to be.

But from my perspective, it just simply looks sporty to my liking. I wouldn’t mind driving or test driving a Pacifica. And the S appearance package makes it look even more aggressive.

[dennisodson]

Although i feel it has plenty of power at altitude. A turboed version would be fantastic.

[janmoore]

I decided against the Limited because I didn't like the power third row - worried it would eventually go out. Also liked the power on the highway - once it got going. If the Carnival had AWD or Siennna had v6, I would have seriously considered those options.

[carlosmorris]

Some people really like these... The AWD system is useful. I'm kinda surprised about the power lag though - but they're heavy.

[Cruizerstylin]

Can you imagine if they had ever offered a hellcat engine?

[natetee]

392 hemi supercharged AWD would have set this off and a wide body kit sitting on 22" x 10.5 deep dish rims

[chrispolen]

Enough room to lay down in back if 3rd row and one of the 2nd row seats removed?