2016 Chrysler Pacifica First Drive Review 4K
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Yes, this is the all-new 2016 Chrysler Pacifica minivan and we promise that this will be the most interesting Pacifica review you will ever see. While you may remember the old Pacifica, but this new one has nothing to do with the old one.
We're also interested in dynamics so if you're a soccer mom or dad who enjoys driving, stay tuned because we're driving on some great roads here in California, we're going to explore how this 2016 Chrysler Pacifica performs.
We think this Pacifica is stunning and is by far the most attractive in the segment. Minivans do get maligned and I don't think that's entirely fair either. They often get saddled with the stigma of dad jeans but they're really the automotive equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. They haul families and cargo without a second thought and drive as easily as a car.
The minivan was invented by Chrysler and it's no wonder they still dominate the segment. What Chrysler has done with the Pacifica is taken minivan utility and usability to a new level, but also it’s child friendly technology. The new Uconnect Theater includes a BluRay DVD player for the two second row seats. The system’s killer app, so to speak, is in fact a series of apps. In my case, I had two grown children playing the checkers and tic-tac-toe apps together. Amazing stuff. Parents will also love the are-we-there-yet app.
The famous Stow N Go seats are redesigned to be even easier to use than before and storage is off the charts. The interior design, especially in the front row, is much more luxe than utility.
As I mentioned earlier, if you’re a soccer mom or dad who likes to drive, you’re going to be pleasantly surprised with the Pacifica. I’m going to get all sports car nerdy here, but it’s the Pacifica’s 55 % front 45 % rear weight distribution that gives it some fundamentally sound handling characteristics. Brakes are four wheel discs and the electric power steering is precise and quick enough for the driver to not only feel confident, but also to have some fun. Yes, this is a minivan that is actually a bit fun to drive.
Chrysler’s latest take on the minivan is light years ahead of the old one, and in virtually every way, the Pacifica has leapt well ahead of the competition. Make no mistake, though, because the Pacifica is positioned as the premium choice and starts at $43,995 CAD. In Limited trim, it starts at $52,995 CAD and with options it’ll cost even more, however, spec-for-spec the Pacifica remains competitively priced while being the most technologically advanced minivan on the market.
In the near future, there will be a plug in hybrid model that’s said to have an electric-only range of 48 kilometres, and further down the road, expect to see an all wheel drive option.
With its ability to carry and tow this much weight, there’s even less of a reason to consider a crossover over a minivan this capable. Since Chrysler invented the segment because of the minivan’s inherent utility and car-like drivability over traditional vans, this Pacifica fits the bill as a great alternative to today’s popular crossovers, but more importantly as the new benchmark for minivans.
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Just test drove the Pacifica and found it to be a pleasure to drive. It is beautiful and practical. I have a 1999 Town and Country (over230,000 miles) that I love and hate to part with but this new model makes it easy. Glad I waited.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+Mary Ruffcorn The new one is brilliant! Enjoy!
Just recently bought a 2019 Pacifica S Touring Plus (Billet Silver with blacked out S package and Black Noise 20 inch wheels). My wife, kids and I love it! Best looking minivan on the road for sure. Drives and rides like a dream!
I like the kid's review. This video helped me to make a decision to buy, thank you!
Great job at making the video fun.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+craig doss Thanks, Craig!
Bought the Oacifica today. Traded in our Jeep Grand Cherokee...time for the family minivan. Let me first say I loved everything about the GC:comfortable, powerful, handled great, looked awesome, etc. 5 stars for the GC. That said I like the Pacifica even more! It's only been a day I already know this was a great choice. And thanks for such a good review: you guys hit all the important stuff in a succinct and fun way. Very thorough and entertaining at the same time. Great car. Great review.
great video! Thank you for an awesome review!!!!
@BrianMakse
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Pretty sure that was four years ago.
Fantastic and funny video, and I'm definitely considering this vehicle even though my children are grown lol.
great job on the video and the car is awesome
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+Brian Djordjevic thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review? Have you driven the 2017 yet? I drove it last week and absolutely loved it.
Ahhhhhhhhhh...Love the colour!
when is it available in Canada?
Nice job to test a FCA Pacifica. I would like to see direct competitor such as KIA Sedona on your channel too.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+corvet57 Thanks! I'm not sure that a Sedona review would be popular though.
wish i would of seen this vid before i bought my 2017 pacifica, because i would have still bought it. you said 34 hwy mpg - nope.
LMAO! a break from the fast car and into a real family hauler (real life), i applaud you for doing it.
@spoonie1972
8 жыл бұрын
+LIllyman JPL This thing was surprisingly adept in the canyons. Pretty nicely finished vehicle overall. The storage/cargo ability is off the charts.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+LIllyman JPL Ha ha! Thanks! Exactly the reaction we were hoping for! It was actually fun to drive and they did a great job with it! That said, our next video is...wait for it...McLaren 675LT.
@nickbusato7138
8 жыл бұрын
+Brian Makse Fingers crossed on that one haha.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+Nick Busato Suck it up, buttercup. It's done on my end!
how many passengers does it hold because I need 8 passengers
@BrianMakse
7 жыл бұрын
A 9-person passenger vehicle doesn't exist. You need to think about a bus.
I want the electric option now.
Towing capacity is 3600 when equipped with towing package. Apparently, the reg Pacifica tows just 1500. I have read that it is due to the touring suspension they equip on the reg. Pacificas where the tow package removes that with load leveling?? Anyhow, that's why I am here... to get to the truth. I need to tow something and replace my CX-9 due to rugrats multiplying.
@kdu8004
8 жыл бұрын
Dodge Durango hands down. 6200 minimum towing and room for rugrats
@ingram1225
8 жыл бұрын
agreed but doesn't help my sitting needs :(
@kdu8004
8 жыл бұрын
Sitting? not sure what you mean but it can carry 6-7 adults. Plus you can get the limited v8, rt or citadel and has almost 400 lb ft and tow 7400 lbs while getting 22 on the highway. That's damn good. If you don't need that much power, get the v6. It can get up to 27 highway. I am considering trading my pathfinder for one. I have a rugrat and another one coming.
@ingram1225
8 жыл бұрын
no I hear you, and do want one, but i have 4 kids... one in booster, two in FF and one in RF. That causes a challenge with any SUV. After our conversation, i went to check out crash scores.. and you might want to rethink buying a Durango after seeing the overlap crash by the IIHS. Was not pretty.
@kdu8004
8 жыл бұрын
I did look at that too. But, you are going to find that a lot of SUV/Crossover in this category are going to score "marginal" in the small overlap but in the real world, that's likely not going to happen considering you are more than likely not going to hit a static wall like that. And being a 5500 lbs vehicle, physics is working with you especially against a ubiquitous midsize sedan of some sort driven by some angry at life, dad. You can always consider the new and hip chrysler pacifica. Probably the only van i would consider. But, only two kids. I'll never buy a van! XD
minivan sales been drop a lot because what we having, like honda toyota etc. they don't have anything special other than sliding door that make ppl want to buy a minivan. until pacific, so much new stuff into this minivan, it changed the way I look at minivan now, I really want one, been checking with my dealer all the time, they will call me as soon as the have it in.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+maoss40 They should be landing at dealers any time now. I think you'll like it. Let us know!
@maoss40
8 жыл бұрын
+Brian Makse I will test drive first but I'm not going buy it yet because I want a limited and dealer told me first shipment it won't have hand free sliding door function available, I was so sad when they told me.
@BrianMakse
8 жыл бұрын
+maoss40 How long are they saying you'l have to wait?
@maoss40
8 жыл бұрын
+Brian Makse called Chrysler said maybe will be on the car end of the year or early next year, also he said he doesn't have much info about it. but my dealer email me last week said will be have it by end of next month. i told both of them, I never ever want to Chrysler until pacifica, been looking at it since day one, checking review on KZread everyday, so exciting finally can get one this month, but now one of the function is missing , why I would buy a car with same money but something is missing, why you guys selling a car that is not ready, excitement gone
@wiibaron
8 жыл бұрын
+maoss40 You will get a credit for the missing foot swipe door release. You could always use the 3 other options for door opening: Regular, push the small door handle button or key fob open. Laziness has really made people jaded nowadays...even a 4 year old can push that little button to open their door for themselves. How many times in your whole life did you have so much in your hands[and not in a shopping cart] that you couldn't push a button on the door or the key fob? It is purely a me-too option that no one ever really needed.
cryzler
2017
I work for Chrysler Jeep as a tec and not afraid to criticize. I work on jeeps and Drive a Fj Cruiser, go figure. I was impressed with the Pacifica when I prepped the first one at our Dealer.
@TheChenny73
7 жыл бұрын
I traded my 2007 FJ Cruiser for a Pacifica.
i have a 06 pacifica, horrible, have to change motor mounts once a year, changed transmission at 55000 miles, front suspension, fuel pump was recalled but mine was not in that batch although i had the same problem that was recalled. Have a family member who had the same vehicle he caught on fire while driving on the highway. So for 2017 I’ll pass. I’m sure this car will be fine for the first 10-20,000 miles.
The people in this video meets my satisfaction. No one with blonde hair!!!!
@nickbusato7138
8 жыл бұрын
+All Hell Breaks Loose I have dirty blond hair!
@allhellbreaksloose312
8 жыл бұрын
+Nick Busato I don't give a damn!!!!
@aujla7564
8 жыл бұрын
+Nick Busato we can't see it so....
chrysler should have named this 2015-present the "Superior Pacifica"!!!!
way off on the price there
.... it starts at $29000 or so
@nickbusato7138
8 жыл бұрын
+tom sam I am not sure on the US spec pricing. I think Brian may have only went over the Canadian values.
the kid called his dad a "jerk.." disrespect ..on a side note, very poor review, nothing about acceleration, suspension, noise insulation, seat comfort etc.
@BrianMakse
6 жыл бұрын
The kid's a jerk, too.