Chrysler Pacifica -

The Chrysler Pacifica is a mid-size crossover SUV from DaimlerChrysler. It shares its platform with the Chrysler minivans but offers all-wheel drive and an upscale interior. The Pacifica was introduced for 2004 and was originally inspired by the 1999 Chrysler Pacifica and 2000 Chrysler Citadel concept cars. The Pacifica is also Chrysler's first SUV. The Pacifica, according to Chrysler, is a sports tourer. The Pacifica is built in Windsor, Ontario, Canada alongside the long-wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. For 2006, the Limited trim level was made available without all-wheel drive.
Contents2 Awards4 Luxury6 External links 2007 RevisionsThe Pacifica's exterior was slightly restyled for 2007, as seen mainly by the headlights. Beyond that, there is a restyled hood, fenders, grille, and front fascia. Chrysler also revised the 17 inch wheels. In terms of the powertrain the brand new 4.0&# L SOHC V6 engine was added, to complement the standard 3.8 L EGH V6. With the addition of the new engine and transmission, Dual Exhaust was added. Included in this redesign was also the addition of some new options, such as a rearview camera (viewed where navigation system is), YES Essentials seat fabric, and new wheel options.In 2006 the Chrysler Pacifica won an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as the “best pick frontal.” Then 2007 with the release of a new model the Pacifica won a five star front and side crash test rating. The Pacifica received this award for being equipped with traction control, four wheel anti-lock disc brakes, all-row side curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program, and tire pressure monitoring system.Every Pacifica has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds as long as an appropriate hitch is attached. With all Pacifica's the Autostick transaxle comes standard. The Autostick enables consumers to switch from automatic to manual while driving. The Pacifica comes with the option of two engines; either a 4.0 liter V6 SOHC 6-speed transmission, or 3.8 liter V6 OHV 4-speed. Other features include five-link rear suspension, self-leveling rear shock absorbers, and variable assist rack-and-pinion steering.
Luxury
All Pacifica's come stock with first and second row seats. A third row of seating is optional. Front row seats feature a eight-way power driver seat and four-way power passenger seat on all standard Pacificas. The Limited and Touring include a ten-way power seat for the driver. The Pacifica comes with a memory system for seat preferences along mirrors and pedals. Available with stain and odor resistant fabric on all seats and six different fabric designs. 79.5 cubic feet of cargo space is available when second and third rows are folded down. All Pacifica models come with AM/FM radio along with CD player. Limited models come with a year subscription of Sirius satellite radio and 6-disc DVD player capable of playing MP3, DVD audio, DVD video, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. Standard models include dual-zone manual temperature control while the Limited and Touring have an automatic temperature control. Limited and Touring models also come standard with a navigational system and a communication system that is hands free.