Bravo Chrysler, you made a car that is pretty hard to logically argue against in my eyes; loads of cargo & people hauling space, very luxurious appointed cabin and solves one of the greatest caveat against a minivan; fuel economy. A van that can use only as much fuel as a midsize sedan? Yes please.

@zhaoguanyugary

7 жыл бұрын

Trades46 I agree, but long term reliability is the main concern.

@Trades46

7 жыл бұрын

gary zhao True for all FCA products. However not much people seem to buy PHEVs; most are usually leased so it mitigates some of the risk,

@micheleabate146

7 жыл бұрын

Chrysler brand and special the Pacifca seems to do well reliability wise, if we wan't l believe to Consumer report

@ScramJett

7 жыл бұрын

I suspect that it's closer to the Volt trans-axle. I'm sure Alex will do a breakdown on the drive train for this like he did for the Volt though. Incidentally, I agree that Chrysler's reliability issues tend to be in the transmission, which should be a non-issue in this car since it's similar to the Volts, which is a solid design. I also think Toyota's claim to reliability has been exaggerated recently.

Been waiting for this review for a long time - thank you Alex for this attention to detail and hard work for all of us.

@reerbaadia1896

7 жыл бұрын

my sentiments exactly🖒👏👏

@Wasabi9111

7 жыл бұрын

Great review. Alex, is there a reason why there's no 2nd row middle seats. Just reviewed the spec sheet and was disappointed to see many items missing from the regular limited model e.g. HID lights. I think I might have to stick w the regular limited model bc of all the missing items.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

wasabi9111 weight is the big reason they don't have an 8 seat model

@rkalla

7 жыл бұрын

wasabi9111 didn't notice the missing HID lights until you said something... :(

@Nokoi2

6 жыл бұрын

How many USB in the car?

Alex, been waiting for this one for a long time. Great work!

This is one of the best and complete car reviews I've ever watched. Thanks.

7:00 that's why this is the best hybrid family vehicle available right now. Lots of space without costing much more

Ah! Answered a question we have all had for MONTHS - the 2nd row seats ARE more comfortable in the Hybrid and not just the standard stow and goes in a fixed position. Real bummer about loosing the tilt forward with car seat action though.

My very first minivan! Terrific review Alex.

Alex always does the best reviews on the Internet.

I went to the Baltimore Auto show today and saw one of these. it was on a stage with no access and there was a nice lady who knew a decent amount and showed a genuine interest in the car. Chrysler really isn't as detailed to their auto show​ people as you are Alex to us in these reviews you do! they should have this review playing next to the van at all the shows. sad panda on the not being able to get in the car.. but they did have it. man... I want one of these vans....this Nissan leaf is getting real small... thanks again for sharing this man.

I'm so proud of Chrysler. They did an amazing job with the Ehybrid Pacifica. If they don't artificially constrain the volume they should sell many of them.

Great review Alex!. Thank you.

Great review, Alex. Thank you!

EXCELLENT Review!! .. Thank you x.

Excellent review, Thank you

Excellent review !

A good review, thanks!

The Volt will give a weighted MPGe number or a "electricity is free" number depending on what mode is selected.

Great review. Covered a lot. Maybe will look into a used one next year.

Go Chrysler! Always has been the most innovative car company on the planet.

You explain things so well great job!,,, SUBSCRIBE

Great amount of info.

Wow Great review.

you are one of the best auto reviewer ever seen. showing lot of practicality everybody looks.

You make great videos! Please move the interior camera to view the instrument panel. It's nice to see how the system behaves in real driving situations (not just full throttle testing most reviewers do).

wow, what an awesome and thorough review Alex! Thank you! My question is, does the engine recharge the battery say on highway like a dc to dc direct connection kind of charge? Thanks again for a great review.

Nice price point

Once Again Alex, I watched a minivan review....Only on AlexonAutos...

I hope Toyota and Honda feel the heat and start making their own version of PIH minivans.

This would make a great long road trip vehicle. Nicely done Chrysler!

This review is so helpful. We currently have a 2006 Oddessey we want to replace. We have a Doberman and two kids still in car seats...so we worry about our dog tearing up the back cargo area. Especially in a car that might cost us $44k lol.

Is the 8-seat config option available with the Pacifica Hybrid?

I like it good job

Surround airbags???? & do back seats recline back??

The few things I’d change are: move the batter pack somewhere else like under the third row to get back stow-n-go; have all climate controls (as well as heated/cooled seats) be as actual buttons, not hidden in the infotainment system; an extra roof-mounted screen between the two pano sunroofs for the third row; keep all the features that you lose from the regular Pacifica as options; add an HDMI port and other connections for the second row screens as well as more charging USB ports; I don’t know the cup holder situation but the Odyssey has 15 so this can beat that; I’ll think of more eventually

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

Batteries are heavy. Moving them further aft would change the handling characteristics in a high-speed turn.

Alex, when do you expect the full review of the 2017 Pacifica Hybrid?

The 3rd row quarter window look like vent window style. Can that window open to vent?

Alex, I looked at the list of features on the Pacifica Hybrid Platinum and it looks like the hybrid model doesn't offer memory seats like the regular gas Pacifica. Do you know why they would have left off that feature? Seems like it would be really useful on a vehicle that's probably going to be used for road trips.

Very interesting Mini Van!

@ThorMaxx

7 жыл бұрын

Skyler Hernandez they really need to stop calling these 'mini' vans

@skylerhernandez6595

7 жыл бұрын

ThorMaxx That's what I told myself while writing my comment😂 I was like jeez these Aren't mini these are HUGE

@ScramJett

7 жыл бұрын

They used to be called MPVs (multi-passenger vehicles) in the 90s and in Britain, they call them People Movers. I'd be down with either of those.

@ 17:41 , me not knowing what kind of detail that FCA's reliability is notorious for, I'd be curious to know any reliability issue surfaces in the long term. After all, it's brand new for the model year and a brand new design of the powertrain....

I really wish more vehicles are plug in hybrids.

Wait, you talk about how excellent the rear storage is but then give 6/10? What gives?Overall a terrific review though. Best one out there.

Is being able to plug the car in to charge and then scheduling when it charges in the car a common feature? I’ve watched a lot of hybrid reviews and it seems a lot of owners put in a spa timer so the car can only charge when electricity is at its cheapest?

Why can't you get the panoramic sun roof with the second row third seat

I wonder if we go on long highway run, will the engine re charge the batteries? Like Toyota prius or Chevrolet volt? Or the batteries just stay at 0% until next park and plug?

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

Good question. On one review I watched, they described the electric function as coming on FIRST, and when the car gets down low, say 4-5 % charge, it converts to gas. My understanding was that driver could NOT start driving in gas mode, and then convert to electric "at will" ...

can you review the mercedes gls amg

There Mopar wireless charging pad as option. Not many people know that.

@ alexonautos andre from tfl is walking by at 1:07!! Did you notice it?

@jimhlee

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dvorsky i saw that too. those TFL guys like bombing your videos

@bmar916

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dvorsky Yep they just did a video on this car too.

Alex, is the 8-passenger seat option available on the Pacifica hybrid?

@alainb.9247

7 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the 8th seat isn't available in the hybrid version.

How many USB chargers that car?

release date?? late 2016 or 2017?

Will Chrysler Pacifica's be available with CarPlay this fall (2018 models)? Will 2017 models be upgradable?

@lcturnatrax6690

6 жыл бұрын

yes for 2018, no for 2017

If it runs on Gas, that recharges the Batteries right???

Fantastic review! Subscribed. I wish this one came with a 100% Electric option. 16 kWh battery pack is too small for a large and heavy vehicle like this one. Even my old LEAF has a 24 kWh pack. 100% Electric, Zero Emissions, Zero Maintenance is the way to go.

@americanhindi

7 жыл бұрын

faceclutch LOL

@JD-yx7be

7 жыл бұрын

if this is successful you can bet that FCA will make a full electric version. i see no reason why this wouldn't be successful

@americanhindi

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Dittmar FCA's CEO Mr. Sergio Marchionne has openly talked about his hate for Electrics since years. Even this Plug In Hybrid was reluctantly launched to satisfy CARB requirements. Although FCA's 100% Electric Fiat 500e is a fun to drive car, and it's few owners have nothing but love for them, Marchione hates it. First they don't market the Fiat 500e at all. Most people don't even know that the Fiat 500 is available in an 100% Electric version. Then he blames that the 500e is losing money for FCA. Of course it will lose money if they deliberately don't want to make them in large numbers, market, and sell them. Look up Marchionne's statements about Electrics. Its unfortunate! www.reuters.com/article/chrsyelr-ceo-evs-idUSL1N0O71MS20140521 www.greencarreports.com/news/1101839_a-new-reason-electric-cars-make-chryslers-marchionne-nervous

Damn this is the first hybrid ever from FCA

@toyotaprius79

7 жыл бұрын

And it's friken awesome! From FCA no less!

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

Actually they did have the Hybrid Durango and Aspen a while back so technically it's number 2 for the Chrysler side of FCA.

And the BMW X5 hybrid plug in

Great review. We are definitely going with a 2017 pacifica but debating on the limtied vs. the hybrid. We don't do a TON of traveling.... but better gas mileage is better gas mileage. We say we'd always make great use of stow and go available in the limited but like the option of stow and go. From the video am I correct in saying there's no stow and go in the middle row, but it did look as though there IS stow and go in the back???

@g_l0ss

7 жыл бұрын

MrJoelgides yes there is no stow and go middle row as that is where the battery is located, but there is still a stowing third row

@MrJoelgides

7 жыл бұрын

we ended up going with the regular version over the hybrid. our salesman informed us how expensive the batteries are in the hybrid if they go bad! he was suggesting buyers purchase an extended warranty after the current warranty expired in case the battery went bad. this made me concerned of the trade in and resale value after 6 or more years :(

@g_l0ss

7 жыл бұрын

MrJoelgides yeah thats definitely a concern but the batteries in this vehicle are made by LG chem which is a really great maker of batteries id probably still go with the hybrid but i understand that its way easier to not deal with the extra possible issues

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrJoelgides Some states require a 10-year warranty period for hybrid vehicle batteries. Check your state.

Exactly what I was hoping for, when I build one on Chryslers website (gas version) its is $48,475 MSRP (Limited with tire & Wheel, advanced safety and U connect). In my area I can take off $9,500 in credits so this will be a steal! Is destination included in the $44,995? Other than stow-n-go and the vacuum is there anything missing vs, a gas limited with the above options?

@BTC909

7 жыл бұрын

Spare tire.

@SSS-mp8th

7 жыл бұрын

Ivan Vojt So it comes with run flats then?

only 4 plugin hybrids in the USA in 2016? You don't count the Chevrolet Volt that's on the market since 2010?

In the beginning of the video, when you mention there are only 4 plug-in hybrid, you mention highlander hybrid and MDX which they are not a plug in hybrid. I think you want to mention are volt and prius prime, volvo t8 and this pacifica, right?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

That was a half misspeak. I said initially that we were talking about hybrid or plug in hybrid 7 seat vehicles on sale in N America. The MDX, Highlander, XC90 and Pacifica are really the only ones, the Pathfinder is gone and the Rogue, X5 and Outlander lose their third row when you get the hybrid. Sadly I couldn't really re-craft that intro to correct the misspeak.

@williamwu1985

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining!

I want this car in the Europa ( czech republick) . Nice car. .

The dash by the shift knob is a great place to destroy your knee while getting into the car.

@BernonCars

7 жыл бұрын

And to accidentally shift out of drive... lol

@wiibaron

7 жыл бұрын

Shifting out of drive while getting in the van? Probably actually a good idea...

they should make phevs that use the engine as generator and start charging the car every time you get out or on a timer. Just on like 1 cylinder, using as little gas as possible. that way people who don't have regular use of a plug can own one

@jrmt6

7 жыл бұрын

BMW i3 with the Range Extender functions like that.

@rkalla

7 жыл бұрын

matt k a couple of them do this (assuming I understood you and you mean all electric drivetrain with gas motor just used to charge batteries)

@JD-yx7be

7 жыл бұрын

matt k the engine will never be as efficient as a wall outlet. that is why no one charges a leaf with a portable generator

Not a bad vehicle actually. If I could change one thing, I would change it from a "Parallel Hybrid" to a "Series Hybrid" so that the gasoline engine is only connected to a powerful generator and isn't connected to the drivetrain and the drivetrain is only driven by a powerful set of electric motors. That way you get the best hybrid efficiency + no need to stop and charge + silent driving most of the time.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

+PJNinja as General Motors proved, serial hybrids are not as efficient as parallel hybrids. That's why the second-generation volt spends little time in serial mode

I would've of liked to of been in the room when they decided on the name for this van... Hey guys, what should we name the best selling vehicle we make? Hmm... I got it! Let's name it after the worst SUV we ever made

@rkalla

7 жыл бұрын

matthebest018 LOL

@oldschool823

7 жыл бұрын

LOL.

Is Pacifica crossover or minivan?

Can anyone tell me what total tax or other credits are available to me in the Buffalo, NY area? They mentioned the 7500 federal tax credit, But does anyone know what New York Offers for this particular vehicle? From what I can find, which is very little, the NY laws are very confusing about which models if any are eligible? Thank's in advance for any help!...Victor

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

I think New York is one of the states that requires a 10-year manufacturer's warranty on the battery pack.

How close were you to the deer?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

25 feet?

@boblay4048

7 жыл бұрын

Alex on Autos

The Chrysler looks small but it has even larger cargo capacity than Toyota Sienna amazingly!!..

00:27 I don't think the Highlander hybrid is a plug-in..

how does he remember all this o.o

Shame you can't have the third middle bucketseat if you want the panoramic view.

It's a plug-in. When are they coming out with a 4 cylinder of this model? Like the 2.5, 4 cylinder older model. why would they name it after a not so popular SUV?

hopefully this will conjure up competition from other producers

Can someone please explain to me the difference between a regular hybrid and a plug-in hybrid?

@alainb.9247

7 жыл бұрын

Simply put, a plug-in hybrid can be charged from your home or a public outlet to charge the battery, in addition to everything else a regular hybrid does. A regular hybrid, on the other end, can only get its electricity from the gasoline engine that acts as a generator, and regenerative braking. (as I mentionned, a plug-in hybrid will do that as well.)

@ThatWasherNerd

7 жыл бұрын

Alain B. Thank you.

@brianmcg321

7 жыл бұрын

LGwasherFan Also, as apposed to a regular hybrid, a plug in will give you a significant amount of EV only range without the engine coming on. The Pacifica has 30 miles of ev range before it starts operating as a regular hybrid. So if most of your mile are short distances around your home and you plug in every night, you could go months on the same tank of gas.

6:40 I just wanna see someone throw some strollers in the back so I can see how roomy it really is

Acura MDX hybrid?

@HOTRAINS95

7 жыл бұрын

Dongi

looks like a model x lowkey

In many ways looks model like a suv than the model X

IT is a shame FCA does not provide the American engineers at Chrysler to build other ground up vehicles. Perhaps they could build a 3 row crossover to replace the Journey? The Fiat platforms have been nothing impressive like this.

They should offer it with AWD.

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

AWD in 2021. Available on late 2020's ...

you seem a little bias to Chrysler from the videos i have seen. Giving the same rating as other manufacturers with more features. seat comfort, drivability and others.

You sound like a newsman. Lol

hmm..more reliable hybrid system. but it's a chrysler right?

The 3rd row access looks weak. Chrysler needs to go buy a Pathfinder.

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

Better acces in 2021's ...

The only thing I would be concerned about is Chrysler's reliability problems.

@checkyoursix5623

4 жыл бұрын

I drive a 2014 Town & Country Limited with all the bells & whistles. 140 K miles. No reliability issues.

No way the 0-60 will be slower than the gasoline version.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

+Noconz0727 MC it is 10% heavier and 12% less powerful, how would it be faster

@alainb.9247

7 жыл бұрын

Cars with electric drivetrains (hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric) are known to have a much higher and instant torque at "lower" speed. This is why the lower hp doesn't make much of a difference, all the power at speeds below 75-ish mph is from the electric motor. So yes, it is possible that this one beats the gasoline version, despite being heavier and having a lower hp figure. Of course, real tests will tell us if it's actually the case.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

7 жыл бұрын

+Alain B. While that is true, it is not enough to compensate for the increased weight and decreased power. A hybrid with the same power figure and the same weight might be able to be faster, but trust me, this is both the case here. We did not have an official test but we had preliminary figures and it is *at least* a second slower than the regular Pacifica.

sorry but I prefer my outlander PHEV.

I wonder if dogs can hear this guy pronounce his S's.

For Christ's sake, please change or delete your intro music!!

17:40 so it has no transmission? It's like a Tesla that has only one gear? And the gas engine simply charges the batteries?

15miles of electric range at 50%? So 30miles with a full charge? Mehhh

the toyoda is a eco car not chrysler 😠

And again, intro music is disaster!

@NiharM77

7 жыл бұрын

Just the pitch

Alex always does the best reviews on the Internet.