2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid // Very good but very $$
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2021
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The Pacifica Hybrid has a 3.6L V6 matched with a CVT and two electric motors producing 260 horsepower. It has 51 km (32 miles) of EV range and provides a total combined driving range of up to 835 km (520 miles). What’s new? The new Chrysler Pacifica has a redesigned front fascia and grille, new LED headlamps, larger fog lamps and LED taillamps that run along the entire width of the rear. The Pacifica Hybrid comes standard with 17” wheels, our top trim test model has 18” wheels; it’s the Pinnacle trim in Velvet Red Pearl. The Pacifica is longer than the new Kia Carnival by 1.4 inches and wider by 1.1 inches. The wheelbase length is the same as well as the height. The Pacifica Hybrid earns a combined city/highway rating of 2.9L/100km, 82 MPG. With the battery depleted it gets a combined city/highway rating of 8L/100km, 30 MPG. That fuel economy makes this plug-in one of the greenest vans in its class. The Pacifica Hybrid starts at $52,995 CAD/$40,295 USD. The Touring trim is $53,590 CAD/$42,595 USD, the Limited $55,995 CAD/$45,720 USD and the Pinnacle is $57,995 CAD/$51,225 USD. In Canada, rebates are available for full battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a base model MSRP under $45,000. Vehicles with 7+ seats qualify if the MSRP base price is under $55,000.
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Zack is one lucky guy, waking up daily with that andrea smile 😍
Thank you very much! Very nice of you to say.
Awe thank you! 😊
We own a Pacifica PHEV. We have done approximately 58k kms over 3 years with ZERO mechanical issues (excluding the few recalls, mostly software related). 80-90% of our driving is done in pure EV mode, mostly hauling the kids to places. This van is not for everyone but it fits our lifestyle perfectly.
Awesome, thanks for sharing.
You are hitting the sweet spot in PHEV ownership. We have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in and seldom use gasoline but commute daily solely on battery.
@@normt430 Has your electric bill gone up a lot?
@@ryanj5753 Doing a full charge costs me about $1.10, which is way cheaper than a gallon of gas
I only started watching your reviews last week and I commented about doing on e for the Pacifica before I found this one. I'm on my third Pacifica, I traded y 2017 for a 2019 and then decided that the PHEV was a great idea so I have a 2021 Limited PHEV. Your review is very thorough and certainly agrees with my experience. I typically get at least twice my travel on the battery as opposed to gasoline. So with a 450 mile range on a full tank, I usually get more than 1000 miles between fill-ups, mainly because installed a level 2 charger in my garage and recharge after each use. A full charge of about 12Kwh takes about 2 hours.
At current rates for electric in my area I calculated a cost of slightly less than 4 cents / mile whereas the cost is closer to 20 cents with gas. There's no option to select gas over electric, it runs on battery until exhausted and switches automatically to gas, so smoothly that you don't even notice. As it accumulated regenerative charge from braking it will automatically switch back and forth between gas and electric.
I've been looking to possibly downsize but haven't found anything that compares with the features of the Pacifica. The Ford Escape has many but is missing the 360 degree surround camera among other things.
Regarding the tax credits, the Pacifica qualifies for the full $7500 US credit but don't forget that the non-refundable credit only applies to the extent of the tax owed.
Another great review Andrea and Zack! I think its hilarious that Andrea always giggles when Zack says 'what should we put the drive selector in?' 😆 I remember when you could buy a Caravan with the Pentastar V6 and magic seats for $20k CDN! Anyone remember the VW Routan that shared the previous platform?
Always cracks me up! 😄
Chrysler, you can do whatever you want... but I would never forgive or forget you discontinuing Chrysler 200. Was such a good car!
We owned a hybrid Pacifica but dumped it after two recalls informing us to park the van outside because it could catch fire and we don't have a fix for it yet. Went back to the gas version Pacifica with no issues.
Yikes! Thanks for sharing
why would you ever go back to a pacifica after that...lmao
@@chriss6356 Owned a gas version of the Pacifica and several Town and Country's before that with no issues.
@@FireByNight Yep. We got rid of it a month or two before the official fix came out. Didn't want to take a chance since we carry our dogs in them on a daily basis.
@@brianb7844 the Chevy Bolt just got a fix after 6-months of waiting. The Hyundai EV experienced similar with Korean made batteries. The fixes come up this is newer technology. Just like parking your new gasoline car in the barn next to the horses. Sometimes the engine caught fire and burnt down the barn.
I had to watch this video after renting one in Florida for two weeks. I was pleasantly surprised by the ride quality and how comfortable it was driving around the Disney for two weeks. I’m in the market for a minivan and my mind was stuck on either the Toyota or Honda. This thing rides so much better than either of those models and getting 30 electric miles definitely pushes me towards the Pacifica.
We bought a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited S two weeks ago. The engine shut down/stalled while driving on the freeway and the van had a massive electrical malfunction. This happened dozens of times on surface streets as well. Chrysler took the car for a week, couldn’t “recreate” the stall and gave it back to us. The next day, back to stalling. Terrifying to have you car shut off while driving 65 miles per hour on the freeway with your children in it. Live Videos of electrical malfunction on my channel
I really enjoyed your review thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
Good improvements to your reviews over time, lots of smart new little segments added.
Glad you like them!
Guys, guys! These vans aren't just for families with young kids. We spend a lot of time with my extended family, and if the van is moving, it has 3 to 7 adults in it and you can guarantee it's going to do some kind of shopping or road trip in search of a restaurant we haven't been to yet. These people need space and comfort, and we also need space for stuff. So, Andrea is right on this one. I have a Grand Caravan Crew Plus and while it's not particularly techie, it's comfortable, roomy, and yes, both 2nd and 3rd rows are stow-n-go. My previous van was a GC but it was an el-strippo version like you prefer Zack. I kept it 5 years and realized over that time what I really should have done. So I traded it in and got the Crew Plus. Every time I turn on the heated leather seats with the lumbar support or use the Tri-zone A/C, I know I made the right decision. And, when the women are in the mall shopping, Dad and I can watch DVD movies on the head unit and enjoy some Tims. These vans are people movers, not just kid movers. When trade-in time comes up, If there's an AWD Hybrid Pacifica, I'll get it, otherwise, I'll go to van Nirvanna and go for the Limited AWD gas version with stow-n-go for the 2nd and 3rd rows. Best of all possible worlds. I agree though that the caramel leather is a horrible colour, and the fake wood is tacky. I have fake wood too, but it's like burled walnut expressed as carbon fiber. A lot nicer that the fake aluminum they put in the GT models. Keep cranking out those videos.
Minivans bring back so many memories as a kid, sure'd love to own one, but not so big as the discontinued Mazda 5
Another great review!!!!!!!!!
Great review you two! The Pacifica is a fantastic minivan.
Thank you so much!
You guys make Canada look good! 😊
Awe thanks!
Before having driven this exact model, I would have agreed that the interior trim combo would have seemed kind of cheesy. But in real life it doesn't feel that way. It really feels very premium/upscale, yes even the 'wood grain.'
man...Zack's brother and I sound alot alike...these are to me like a toaster..they serve the purpose....and only way I would be getting top trim is a used one low miles and super deal...hmm..sounds like all my cars..great review..had a few chuckles
This PacHy is a Lexus Sienna! But the +80 mpge is more than double the Sienna Hybrid. Plus the federal tax credit US$7,500 is icing on the cake!
Thanks for featuring my question! (apracticaltheologian)
Thank you for participating! Loved the question, keep them coming.
They do have to get rid of that trim ring around the steering wheels. Gets very hot during the summer and cold during the winter.
I'm a long-time van and minivan owner who believes minivans are the best all-purpose vehicle extant. Nonetheless, I've considered buying a new half-ton pickup, particularly for its off-road/"adventure" potential. However, I have found that a Ram 1500 (similarly equipped to a Pacifica Limited AWD) is a minimum of $12K more. Some may argue that I'm comparing apples and oranges; and I'd willingly reply, "Agreed!" But my research has taught me that while a top-of-the-line Pacifica costs a chunk of change, it's VALUE quotient is off the charts compared to most other vehicles.
I miss the bare bones Mini-Van that Dodge Grand Caravan had. We had a Grand Caravan and I loved that car!
To answer the question about EV range when loaded. I had 3 adults along with our bags and luggage and I honestly could not see the difference in the EV range and the whole trip I managed to come away with 39.7 mpg combined and had 192 EV miles out of the 500 plus mile and still had over a 1/4 tank of fuel. same load in my Subaru Outback 3.6R I barely broke the 20 MPG mark and I do this trip on a monthly basis.
What! Zack is 10 years old. 😆 Just kidding! Thanks for awesome review Andrea! Only thing is good for is for the family. I wouldn’t drive again (I use to drive mini van when I was working).
Me too! I used to work for Pepsi and a Caravan was our company vehicle 👍
Eyyyyy, more hybrids! I wonder if the phev’s are worth it. Guess we’ll see over time! Thanks again for the amazing content!
Thanks for watching!
I have 26k miles on my 2021 Pinnacle hybrid. We love it. I plug-in all the time and go months without gassing up. Currently getting 70.8 mpg now that warm weather is here.
Will love to see hellcat minivan 🚐.
Great that you mentioned 80s LeBaron. We had one of those sedan with Landau roof. It was a horrible car in its own right. Pacifica is light years ahead.
One of the benefits of buying the PHEV Pacifica in the US is the $7500 Federal Tax Credit. This will get a fully loaded PHEV Touring model under a mid-optioned gas model.
Full $7,500 rebate for PHEV?!? Wow…
@Hugh MacIsaac you think my AB government will ever give us a provincial rebate? 🤣🤣🤣
@@nickolastiguan A vehicle with a 17kW battery or larger qualifies for the full $7500 tax credit.
@@mowcowbell along with other discounts make the PacHy one of the best deals going. A couple of owners on the PacHy Facebook page traded their 2-year old PacHy for a new one. With discounting and and US$7',500 fed tax credit they actually made money! You cannot do that with a Toyota...ever!
@Hugh MacIsaac damn that is hood incentives. Are you buying?
Why is the exhaust leaking 0:28?
16.19 in where i live, lexus has luxury minivan with the same price as the lx570
This PacHy Pinnacle is a Lexus Sienna!
Since the 2nd row seats can't stow on the plug-in, do they at least pop out quickly?
Yes. The 2nd row Pinnacle seats are easy to remove, but heavy for most women; no problem for a man. Takes less than a minute to remove each seat.
The best value trim for Pacifica is called the "Voyager".
I wonder what SavageGeese would have to say about this?
We are considering a mini van, which one has the maximum space inside? third seat and cargo? thanks
I think the Carnival has the most rear cargo. But the Pacifica has the most comfy 3rd row seats, especially the Pinnacle trim.
@@MrKillerRC We actually settled for the glorified van Mercedes GLS. comfort is unparallel to anything else..
Actually you have Five mini vans not four ,the first gen Pacifica minivan is now the Chrysler caravan and dropped the the dodge name. And I agree with Zack people with kids and seniors with mobility issues are going to buy the Caravan over the other brands due to financials and still run the same kilometres , performance, comfort and utility.The only thing Toyota has to go on is probably reliability.
When you go to the Chrysler Canada website there’s only 3 vehicles now. Talk about lack of choice for customers, I remember the days that they had all kinds of vehicles 🤷♂️🤷♂️ the new 2021 Grand Caravan looks exactly like the Pacifica….
Because the Grand Caravan IS a Pacifica. Just the pre refresh model.
@@rapidslime So it's like they gave up making a new MiniVan !!!!
"Time now for questions coffee and cars"...
That sounds a hell of a lot like David Kaye.... wonder how he's doin these days...
Anyway I've found with these if your town driving you WILL save a lot of money in fuel.... longer distances require more fuel...
Reliability however is another story
David is great and living in California!
I need 8 seats!
Get the bench seat in the 2nd row of a Tahoe!
14:07 "This has got the CVT, but you would never know it" - Because the only thing it shares with the belt-driven CVT is its unfortunate name. It is a planetary gearset, a totally different mechanical animal. I wish Chrysler would call it what it is instead of confusing the buyers.
I would buy a hellcat Pacifica the second it went on sale (the Hellraiser?). We love our 2018 Grand Caravan GT that we bought as an ex-rental just before the used car market went nuts. Of course I like the Pacifica better but those ex-fleet Grand Caravans were so cheap which is important when you've got kids spilling food and juice all over the seats. That said, I think a plug-in hybrid minivan is a fantastic idea. We use our minivan for roadtrips but most the daily driving is short trips to the park or store that could all be done on electricity.
Great just b guys seriously. I totally agree Zack. Kids will destroy the back. U guys, and Shania T, true Canadians. Go habs go.
Thank you! Go Habs Go!
Mine only has 6k miles on it, then I got the “service battery at dealer” message and it won’t start. I had it towed to the dealer, and they’ve had it for a week and can’t fix it - they said they don’t know what’s wrong? What are my options? I’m shocked - this is a 2021 50k+ vehicle with just 6k miles!! Even more frustrating - they don’t have a rental car available which is part of the warranty agreement! Someone please help!
Thanks for sharing. I’m in the market and considering this car so comments like yours from real world owners help!
Hi, is your problem solved? What happened after that?
@@sharathpaka4198 yep, they fixed the short in the wires, they claimed it was a manufacturer defect and shouldn’t happen again, I’ve had no issues since
When USA builds a minivan that keeps its value, I may consider. Lost too much owning over 4 years
This PacHy is the sweet spot with normal discounting and US$7,500 federal tax credit owners on PacHy Facebook page were trading them in for another and taking advantage of another $7,500 tax credit and actually coming out ahead with a van with the new improvements. You cannot do that with any Japanese car or suv today.
Maybe a UA-cam channel will test the EV range with people / stuff loaded one day.
LOL ok
Pacifica has the nicest features and ride, just trade in before 75000 miles. Zack said if it had a Toyota badge it would sell there's a reason for that, Stellantis quality sucks. Toyota and Honda should copy Pacifica and caravan technology Stellantis should copy toyota and Honda quality sum it up by a friend whos a Stellantis service manager, his mother said she was thinking about buying a pacifica, he said great , I will see a lot more of you.
No stow n go because of the batteries? That’s a huge miss.
Careful Zack your almost got yourself dog housed ....LMAO
Usually the best costs more and that’s the case with this Chrysler
Chrysler should not have given this guys a press car to make video complaining about the color. I was hoping for more of a substantial assessment of a Pacifica
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How can that price be justified for a Chrysler? Even the base "Grand Caravans" on the lots here in BC are $36k+, way too much, Hybrids are $60K+. Currently own a Sedona and a Town&Country (yes two minivans), would love a Pacifica Hybrid but only at traditional Chrysler prices to say it nicely lol
Are they made in Ontario?
These are below US$40 in the states plus discounting and thr $7,500 fed tax credit makes the PacHy +80 mpge or double Sienna, and thebest deal going.
@@normt430 You're lucky down there then! Yes they are, perhaps not exclusively anymore but Windsor makes many. We used to have Grand Caravans around the $23-26k mark, hometown discount, now they start $10k more and go way up.
@@willoverkill8461 the Grand Caravan was a good deal here too about a year or so ago.
9:40 Scottish wisdom 😄
As the current owner of a 2017 Pacifica Limited, I cannot warn people enough to stay away from this absolute FCA junk product. Our Pacifica has been the second worst vehicle I have ever owned (the worst being another FCA product, a 2009 Ram 1500). We have had endless problems with our Pacifica ever since we bought it in Dec 2016. Been to numerous dealerships and some of the problems have still never been fixed. We have had the sliding door mechanisms on both sides replaced twice because they stop working. The transmission has been reflashed a couple times and it is still jerky (it's the much maligned ZF 9-speed). The thing rattles all over the place, especially the pano sunroof which sounds like you are taking a stick and smacking the glass every time you go over a bump. The electrical system has all kinds of weird gremlins that pop up. The UConnect infotainment is insanely laggy and buggy. The driver's door seal continually pops out of place (even after replacement) and makes a loud squeal when the door opens and closes. The thing is just a complete piece of junk. No it's not a lemon, this is just a typical FCA product. Stay away, no matter how enticing it looks when brand new on a dealer lot. Car and Driver had all kinds of reliability issues with their Pacifica Hybrid they had for a long-term 40,000 mile test.
FCA has a well-deserved reputation for building the worst vehicles in the business, and it is, unfortunately very true.
Buy a new one and not a used one. They are rated at the top by Consumer Reports.
@@normt430 LOL... you must be the same Norm that is on all the other car forums touting all American cars as the greatest, most reliable vehicles on the planet.
@@mattspeer01 for the price with discounting and US$7,500 fed tax credit for a plug-in, PacHy on Facebpok page are trading them in in 2-years and getting $7,500 tax credit and discounting and making money with the updated PacHy. You cannot do that with overpriced Japanese economy cars.
One should never buy the first year of production of any make or model.
@@normt430 I just checked Consumer Reports, and the Pacifica has the lowest reliability rating possible: one on a scale of five.
Rebates for vehicles are ridiculous. I have to pay for some rich person to get a car. If you can afford 60K car you don't need nicks money
Agree
Plus federal tax credits for PHEV makes the savy shopper a PacHy owner the true winner in law cost to purchase.
These minivans depreciate faster than a stock market crash. Buy a truck instead. They hold their value, even appreciate a little.
If someone needs to haul 6 others and their stuff a truck isn't going to cut it the same way a van wouldn't cut it if someone needed to tow a trailer.
@@IKhanNot If you load up a van with people, there is no place to put luggage. You are better off with a Suburban or Crew Cab Pickup.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q A Suburban yes, not a pickup. You were referring to a pickup so I mentioned that specifically.
@@IKhanNot A Suburban is also a truck.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q No, it's a full size SUV that happens to be built on a truck chassis. There are many body on frame cars and SUVs but they are still cars and SUVs.
2 expensive 2 buy hybrid....
Prefer gasoline to this.
Federal tax credits are a minimum US$7,500. Plus discounting makes this the least expensive hybrid van to buy. The +80 mpge is double the Sienna Hybrid which is icing on the cake.
Two chicks talkin style n colors
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Not the Pacifica today as it ranks higher than Honda Odyessy by Consumer Reports.
@@normt430, consumer reports is biased garbage.
@@youarerightboss CR accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and as a nonprofit organization has no shareholders. It also publishes general and targeted product/service buying guides.
@@normt430, would still never buy a Chrysler product💩🚽👎
@@normt430 honda💩🚽👎
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Just looks like a ugly van, probably the worst looking van of the competition