2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid - Meet The World's First Plug-In Minivan
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Looking to stir the segment to the next level, Chrysler introduces a plug-in hybrid version of the Pacifica. With up to 33 miles of electric only range and the promise of 32 MPG combined, this new Pacifica PHEV has the potential to be an intriguing new family hauler for America, as long as they can get past the minivan stigma.
GREAT VIDEO! We have a 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Platinum. 21k miles, 11k of them all electric. Getting about 41 mpg and visiting the gas station once every other month. Hate on minivans all you want, but you can't get the MPG in any other 7-seater. With all the safety tech it's a joy to drive!
Nice Bro.
Do you still have your van? I’m very curious how many miles you’re getting from the battery after years of use
Proud owner of a 2018 Pacifica blacked out w the S package. It's damn hard to keep clean but so far our family is loving it. Decided it over the Oddyssey. That one is nice too.
I just bought a minivan, something I never thought I’d do. I got it to use as a car camper. Now everyone borrows it to haul lumber, big screen tvs, estate sale hauls, etc. Now my daughter is buying a Pacifica to use as family vehicle and haul bikes, skis, etc. she has the one that mid and rear has stow & go seating.
Did the presenter miss that the rear seats are Stow & Go? While you need to remove the center seats, the rear split bench folds flat in 2 sections.
Such a gorgeous van. I’m usually not crazy about vans or mini vans for that matter, but the Pacifica is amazing the details and features it comes with!
The only van I would buy and the interior is the best in the class.
I like this vehicle a lot. This is my favorite category for families and I hope they stick around.
I love the styling of this minivan, and the function is good too!
I just got back from the Chrysler dealership and had the opportunity to ride this van. I love the acceleration and smooth ride. I unfortunately couldn't buy it because there's a recall on the ACC cruise control. Dealerships won't be able to sell them until it gets fixed unfortunately.
I've had my Pacifica Hybrid for almost a year now and have never once mistaken the volume knob for the shifter. They are totally different knobs with totally different shapes and feel. Also, unlike the reviewer, I wish there was a way to force it to stay in electric-only mode not gas mode, especially in the winter. I don't want to burn any gas if at all possible. Summer is no problem, it stays in EV mode almost all the time, but winter I wish I could force EV mode for shorter trips.
Honda 'cabin talk' is a gimmick. Kids in the back have no trouble hearing the driver, probably because it's such a quiet car due to the electric drive.
There's no CVT in the van! NOT A CVT! In fact there's no transmission at all really, it's a transaxle with embedded electric motors. There's an electric motor and a reduction gear that drive the wheels directly at all times. The gas engine is connected to a second electric motor which can act either as a motor or a generator and through a one-way clutch the gas motor can add torque to the wheels but there's no gearing for it and no CVT. That's what they're calling an "EVT" for marketing purposes but really it's nothing like a CVT or an automatic. The primary electric motor is what drives the wheels. It's an electric car with a gas motor to help out sometimes.
We currently have almost 2,000km on our current tank of gas which is still above half and which we bought in March. It will be June this week.
I don't know what the "sluggishness" thing is about, ours is not sluggish, and 50% throttle (to stay in EV mode) is sufficient to merge onto the highway so I disagree about the acceleration complaint. It's a 6,000-odd pound minivan not a Tesla Roadster, perhaps expectations need to be adjusted accordingly.
Even without a Government subsidy, the gas savings of about $2,000 per year for an average driver alone would pay the cost difference in about three years of ownership. After that it makes owning it much cheap than the gas-only counterpart. Not only do you not need to buy gas every week but brakes won't wear out as quickly thanks to re-gen braking. Also, the rims stay cleaner because less brake dust because less brake use!
Peter H. Nope.
I prefer the term, "one speed".
Mikey B what range do you get in EV mode only...33miles as promised?
J Patt yeah pretty much. I don’t know miles but we’re getting better than advertised km range depending on driving habits. We routinely get about 60km range in the summer. Advertised was 55km so we’re happy.
Mikey B question I'm new to the whole minivan thing and the hybrid thing.
1. does the van come with two plugs? So if I upgraded my standard120w to a 220w what is the plug already in the car or is that something I have to get before you buy it?
2. I drive my kids to school in the morning and then go to work total about 8 miles from my house, so does that mean I'll never use gas if I have it fully charged?
Chrysler doing great job👍
Usman Javed you are not. Fiat did created Chrysler minivan.
i wish toyota offered a hybrid minivan in the US
I agree. The suspension on a US Toyota have gone downhill over the years.
This van should be purpose built for car campers. Sort of Pacifica-Westfalia. Ideally it should be possible to park at charger for the night, plug in, and run AC while charging batteries. Sleep on the back of it comfortably. Market for this is huge, expecially when you take in to account insane house/hotel prices.
First plug in minivan with a serious recall for electrical issues....great job Chrysler.
What recall?
@@slandshark yeah exactly lol, I have a 2018, maybe it was a 2017 recall
Dont know if coincidence or intentionally but i got a Pacifica ad right before the vid.
Sofyan is always testing the vehicles we don't think about but great to know the latest trends and technology.
Everyone's tastes are different. I find the front end of the Pacifica very handsome while I find the rear end has a tortured look.
One of the best car reviewers. Live your videos and watch them every time.
Enjoyed the review. I bought a Town & Country about 8 years ago and liked the van. Chrysler made a good van with nice options as standard in their trim levels. My wife had a problem with blind spots but the van was comfortable to ride in. I would definitely give the Pacifica a look when we look for our next car, but probably not the hybrid. I think it’ll be about 10 years before the hybrid can give you good driving distance on a charge, 33 miles isn’t much of an incentive for me to pay that much more for a hybrid.
Depends on your driving habits but we went from August 30th last year to December 15th without having to buy gas and we're currently at over half a tank which I bought on March 4th this year. We're getting better than advertised range (about 60km depending) and that more than covers our daily needs. Some days we charge mid-day too which helps. We try and drive on electricity as much as possible and so far it hasn't been much of an issue. Ideally though, yeah drop the gas entirely and put in a big battery.
Mikey B .......Tell me Mike, did you have to put in some special wiring in your garage or parking area to charge your vehicle? Has your electric bill gone up substantially since charging the van? I know it’s not my business and I’m okay with that, but if it’s alright how long does it take to get a full charge? Thanks in advance for response.
Richard Rybarczyk We did get a charger installed and it takes less than two hours to charge. Our hydro bill doesn’t seem to have changed too much, the car uses maybe about as much electricity as a dryer. Our second car is now also electric since we had the charger installed for the Pacifica.
Mikey B .....Thanks a lot for the info, I thought the electric bill would have gone up a lot but I guess I’m wrong. Have a great day Mike.
Almost have 200k miles on our Odyssey which we bought new and have had ZERO issues outside of routine stuff - AMAZING - I don't believe that is possible with a Chrysler product. Only averaged 23 mpg in our Odyssey (with a very heavy foot). As much as I would love to get a van that can get 32 mpg, for the money, I believe the Odyssey is still a better value and a much better vehicle - hard to argue with results.
This is the vehicle I want when I win the lottery lol. I want one so bad.
After owning two Odysseys I decided to take a chance on the Pacifica. Mainly because I didn't like removing the middle row when we drove to Florida every year. Now I have a flat floor and still keep the middle row buried under the floor. I like all the tech stuff, too and take full advantage of all it has to offer. Acceleration puts the Odyssey to shame as well. We get 24 mpg driving south each year and most of that is at 70+.
10:05 "sunroof holders" 😂
Soyfan Soyfan Soyfan...
I have to say, it has a beautifully designed interior. Very spacious seating in the 2nd & 3rd rows & the giant moon roof makes all 3 rows bright & airy. Also has way more features than comparably priced Siennas or Odysseys. However, the cargo space, especially behind the 3rd row seats is significantly less than a Sienna, which was a deal breaker for my purposes. Also, long term reliability is an unknown at the point.
'17's have half shaft issues. Don't know of the '18 resolved this. The '18 is the first year to get AA & ACP. You can still remove those heavy A 2nd row seats. For a big bus 30'ish miles of pure EV range is pretty impressive. If you leave the 2nd row seats in a garage you can get even more range.
Great Video. If only Chrysler had Good Reliability. We’ll see how reliable these Pacifica’s are in a few years.
Robert Schneider i mean ford is just as bad
I've had Fords and they do have problems, but Ford isn't bad as Chrysler. That's just my personal experience. I had both brands over the years.
Robert Schneider i agree
Yep
Lots of moving bits, I'll have to Cry-Sell-Her
they really need a blacked out interior option ... if i owned one i feel like i would pay some company to customize the interior walls/ceiling with some dark wrap
I hope the port authority buys this for their Airport shuttles. It would make lot of sense in the city.
These vans would also sell well in china as shared taxis.
I'm not sure why people hate vans so much but I love them.
best work truck I have ever owned is my 2004 Sienna minivan all-wheel drive. can haul all the dogs and kids and tools chippers weedeaters shredders chainsaws and garbage cans full of stuff inside. I leave out the middle seats. mine has a hundred and thirty thousand miles on it now with no issues except needed a timing belt. with the back seats folded into the the floor I have carried a motorcycle and slept inside.
Besides the HID headlights, they could've at least gone with LED headlights. Typical of FCA cheapening on the Pacifica and mostly the Dodge journey. Have you seen this year's journey? It looks like it's still stuck in 2009, other than minor exterior and interior changes.
I want this vehicle to do well in sale but I rarely see it on the roads here in Missouri. My 2006 G Caravan has 183k and still running great. The reliability has been really good since I bought it at 8 months old.
So from a full stop, it accelerates like an inline 4 sedan?
I gap a lot of people and by many car lengths, but my tires go bare
FCA likely limited total torque when flooring it to protect the powertrain and hybrid components. On top of that, who is bracket racing minivans?
who want to merge on the freeway?
It's not "rocket quick" out of the hole, but it's not a dog either.
... merges just fine into traffic, and definitely has no trouble passing.
I'd like to see you take a risk and review the new Mitsubishi eclipse cross. Love the reviews Soyfan.
Just a guess, but it would seem since its so heavy, you would go through tires very quickly if it was super fast off the line. If it is exploding from a stop, the tread on the tires suffers way more.
It still does, mine goes wicked fast
What's actually really fascinating about the Pacifica hybrid is that actually gets better gas mileage in the city! Due to its regenerative braking feature, which harnesses kinetic energy every time the driver hits the brakes, it uses that energy to then recharge! So if you were doing more highway driving that would explain why you were getting around 9 mpg less than what Chrysler says. Good review though!
Anyone else having resolution issues?
you mentioned how slow it was off the line so many times, but i don't agree. maybe when you compare to an electric car, but when compared to normal vehicles it accelerates better than most IMO.
Like your reviews but I wish you would talk about the sound systems more, I feel audio quality is also important when talking about the entertainment systems and dashboard tech
Few vehicles can replace vans for ultimate utility on engineered surfaces. CUV's, SUV's truly reveal to those that have owned both what they are giving up with regards the carry of people and things, unless they 'truly' require/desire the mission of an SUV and it's off-road/technical terrain capabilities.
Best minivan ever !!
At the beginning of the intro I thought it was going to be the first time you don’t mention crossovers, but then I was wrong.
You need to update your review with the correct information on how the drivetrain works. I am disappointed that you apparently did not prepare properly for this review.
We need to buy a new Minivan.
Hesitating between 3:
1) Kia Sedona
2) Chrysler Pacifica (maybe the Hybrid)
3) Honda Odyssey
All of them would be the new version (2019 or 2020 if they come out in August), and the top of the line ones.
Which one would you recommend and why? What about reliability?
Well my aunt rented one really comfortable for 6 people on a 9 hour trip
Can you charge it and run the AC at the same time?
I don't think so, it wouldn't take charge at that point, you could have it start up and it will autoset temperature settings and get you where you need to be when you step back in. It will then be almost charged and still say it's charging and you walk up, unplug it, and walk into a car cooled/heated slightly. I would just wait till you get back in because the engine may be triggered by trying to getting to your settings and not worth it. It cools quick with the ventilated seats.
Minivan is the best than three row crossover
This is the most beautiful minivan ever. I am a fan of honda odessey. I am disappointed with this review
Heated Rear Seated are just not available on the Pacifica Hybrid Model. As well as no Auto mode for the rear climate control it single zone manual in the rear. Again, if you want those features step up to the gas model.
Try to have your batt charged if you want the car to be quick off the line.
suv's & crossovers just can NOT replace vans.
88goga88 yes they can that’s why nobody buys minivans because there stupid and nobody buys them because SUVs and Crossovers are the way to go for family, hauling, having the looks, having a much more powerful engine, and they can off-road successfully . Minivans are nothing but pieces of shit they don’t deserve to exist in the automotive world because they look stupid as fuck and there slow as fuck and the sliding doors are just the definition of stupidity and if you open an SUV door into another car that’s your own damn fault ok so SUVs and crossovers are eliminating minivans and minivans will be extinct soon so that will be good so GET USED TO IT.
NateCarVideos88 umm are you in denial? There are tons of siennas and oddyseys around. You can keep your escalades to yourself. Minivans are normal cars with different bodies. And you can't beat Toyota and Honda reliability. Shut up
@@natecarvideos8898 wow you are a coward for not replying
ajlaurenjunjo bro wtf are you even talking about it took you about my last reply to you was a month ago and now your replying bro your the coward because it took you a month just to reply to what I said last time
guys there is a saying - "there only not-wise" people argue about the taste" first of all if someone loves mini-vans that's totally fine,.. and if someone loves suvs that fine as well. I personally love both. we do don't have get mad on each other about it. you know,.. I am a car guy, i know a lot about cars, I have tasted many years those things. I owned both suvs & minivans. what I want to say you can NOT compare two different type of items. every car has its own class. (first of all they belong to two different category) let's say you can NOT compare Ferrari to jeep wrangler they have totally different purpose. but if you still want to compare suv & minivan (which is a not right thing to do) in that case the main point I want to say that suv can replace only PARTLY. NOT FULLY REPLACE. because there are some nuances that suv can not offer that van can. practicality, space, storage space, let's say you can put your hand right between first row seat (at the console) or at the floor between same console & dash (i mean the place were the some odyssey have frige). also on vans (unlikely the suv) luggage area is huge. also it's easy (on van) to move from second row to the 3rd row.(unlikely the suv) . also doors on vans are much, much safer and practical. easy to get in/out, secure because of the less risk following cars can heat the doors. also it's easy to (on van) put kids at the carseat. there some other nuances which i did not mention. the conclusion is suvs NOT FULLY replace the vans. simply THAT'S WAY manufacturers are still making them. because THEY KNOW WHAT I KNOW. and you guys (who say the opposite) DO NOT KNOW. i do not mean to offend anyone. but this is a reality what we have. and two more thing: modern vans are actually very beautiful, in 80-s and in 90-s vans was considered kind of uncool but those days has gone. the modern vans are fantastic. and the last thing: even more there is one minivan called Mitsubishi Delica , which fully replace the suv. you will be shocked actually but Delica (i will give you the link) is fully framed base, trucked based, body on frame minivan with huge ground clearance. it fully off road minivan like jeep wrangler but it's minivan. so my friends, most likely the minivan can replace the suv but not vise versa. here is links, one link is for Delica and second link also VERY important watch it there is about sienna & grand Cherokee. ( don''t get me wrong o love g.c. but here is experiment) this two link, both is for sienna-g.c. ua-cam.com/video/EeSofPKZ6cY/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/e3Pr-MCp4Zo/v-deo.html and this link is about the: mitsubishi Delica. (offroad minivan) ua-cam.com/video/Am09a9sE0lM/v-deo.html
you press the remote start button only a 3rd time, not another 2 times, to turn the remote starter off. just FYI.
Nice review Soyfan your videos is awesome
love it there is also a eletric one
I don’t understand why you insist on saying multiple times that a minivan cannot have “sexy or pleasing design cues.. a minivan does not necessarily cater to those “unfortunate enough” to have one or more kids, as you mention. That bias is artificial and not very good on your part. The capability of such a vehicle to fit a multitude of functions ranging from your stereotypical soccer mom to a great weekend mini RV to hauling a sound system for a small band or a plethora of other functions... maybe you inject your bias unconsciously, but try not to pigeonhole a minivan into that old stereotype, they have evolved immensely and perhaps your view of them should also.
Great video! What kind of dash cam is that white one (Sony?) a list of cameras & mic used would be awesome 😊
10:10 OMG I LOVE CONVEX MIRRORS!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
this was a very good review
love your videos! post some if you got one
I want to buy the Chrysler Spuhdoodledorf Hybrid Mini Van when it comes out in 2020.
Grey is the wrong colour other than that I applaud FCA for building this great Plug in Hybrid.
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, 3,368 miles.
i find it funny that this has like the same cargo room as a chevy suburban
Sofyan where is Acura RDX review? Comon can’t wait anymore 😜
Hey, did that kids just trip and fall at 8:25 ?
How much would it be a month and can you get it without a garage?
Well they're currently addressing a cruise control recall due to a software glitch. I'm scared of FCA. I hope this doesn't happen with other makes due to all of the electronic driver assistance systems. Other than that, it's a nice van in terms of options and aesthetics.
Brian McKoy same they have had quite a few recalls on many of there vehicles...most of them electronic but still doesn't say much in terms of reliability
Brian McKoy Toyota had 2 recalls on the new Camry.
Jaylen Bond What's up with the Camry now??
Pretty much FCA has (almost) the same type of issue that Toyota used to have when Toyota recalled almost 5 million products for unintended acceleration. But however I see FCA's Cruise Control recall as an electrical issue. In terms of mechanical FCA does fine.
Brian McKoy FCA has major quality control issues and its reputation is hurting because of this.
Kindly review the Kia Sedona? It’s over price for our budget for the Chrysler.
I only see this car once or twice on the road
Limited builds of it, problem with sourcing lithium, hopefully the PSA merger helps them out
nice video sofyan
What is the specs on the on board charger?
You gotta fix your audio man. It’s so tinny when your inside the car
I’ll wait tell the recalls come in
I like the Pacific and the idea of minivans. I just don't like the front end design. The rear on the other hand looks handsome and the front doesn't match with the rear end design. I hope they do some updates in the design.
Does it come with hybrid and gas in one package like other hybrids?
"Hybrid" MEANS gas and electric. (Or, I suppose, gasoline and LPG, or gasoline and Fuel Cell, etc)
Memory seat option is in the user interface. Software, no hardware.
Crossovers have such few significant benefit over minivans. They are less roomy AND less practical. The only benefit with crossovers is choice. Minivans will always be the better vehicle to me.
I thought the license plate said ILU Dad lol.
They just made the biggest decal in history, did you here about it? It’s the cruise control which stays on the ON position, wtf
He forgot to mention the Plymouth Voyager.
You rock
Do alot of people put their cell phones in the door pull pocket? I've never seen or heard of anyone doing that. It must be a lefty thing.
Grab handles?
redline never been uploading videos like they do now
I want i mini van now . It’s only me my wife and 1 child I’ll have a ton of room left.
please do review on bmw m760i xdrive please
Really disappointing and surprising that this hybrid trim doesnt have 8 seats...and no seat memory. I don't get it why Chrysler would not include those features....why not go all in?
do you know what package that is?
Limited has chrome side mirrors like this one
I would get that one just for the 360 degree cam with all the safety features, it is almost impossible to get into an accident
As someone who considers its long term dependability over several years, still would never buy a Chrysler.
What most of the people fail to realise is that Pacifica has more practicality than an Odyssey. The stow n go feature in the gas models are way more practical than sliding 2nd row seats. I do like the styling and reliability in Honda more but cmon, this is 2018 and most of the engines and other components in modern vehicles are pretty darn advanced. Every brand has their problems, FCA is just carrying over a bad rep from yester years when their QC was not good at all. Honda has better engineering, Chrysler is more safer.
Also, honda just entered with the new infotainment system, but that still is behind the Uconnect FCA comes with. UConnect is blazing fast and reliable. I have the 2018 Accord as well with the new Honda infotainment and its still a little slow.
It all comes down to what u want and how much you want to pay for it. I like Stow n go in Pacifica than sliding seats in Honda...and its about $4k cheaper.
Take a breath. I feel liked i missed everything you said
Do a 2019 review. Im in the market. )
16:45 another Pacifica lol
Technically isn't the world's first production hybrid. Honda Odyssey got it in 2016.
Are these reliable like Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey?
Swapnil Barua yes,according to consumer reports
Swapnil Barua More reliable than the Odyssey, less than the Sienna.
Is it worth buying in installment and driving in UberXL?
Lmao this with every FCA product is unreliable if you want reliability go for the Toyota Honda or Kia
Power of Pine Sol In terms of mechanical reliability actually Chrysler's powertrains are decent and reliable but in terms of electrical, not so much.
What are the charging times?
Under 2 hours for a Level 2 (240V) charger.
Mikey B thank you
Might be good for Uber/Lyft drivers.
I use it for that
@@mauriceetal1426 how is it going for u?
@@doThatGWalk the van was on recall for about 4 months and I just got it back, I do not expect demand to be high as it wasn't for when I was using my hatchback for the meantime
@@doThatGWalk I've had the thermal heater for the battery replaced, speaker replaced that is either poor quality or broken again, had this recall done to replace corroded 9v? Battery wiring that could have caused a fire (bastards gave me an unsafe vehicle with a nail in it and it wasn't even a van for all that time) I think that Stellantis in relation to Atlantis will be the butt of jokes, if this company wasn't already
@@doThatGWalk faulty uconnect system and back screens blacked out quickly and I thought it was because my gf loves that heater to the max like she's got an egg. I asked them about this before dropping it off and they quoted me $1000, now it is $75 and a glitch system (yes, they want me to pay them to turn their $62,000 coal into diamonds). By far the best car I've had though lol!
The actual price is $9,000 more than he stated
Voldemort killed Harry's parents!!!
Better than Toyota Siena. Toyota needs to increase interior quality
That's for sure
Our 2018 PACHY died on the test drive. Poorly planned dash real estate, cluster of puny buttons occupying tiny area, giant analog gauges, who other than GM does this in the 21st century? 7 cu ft less than Odyssey, flimsy thin doors with glass to the thighs, nothing of the solid feeling of an Odyssey Elite where you sit in a tub with large buttons occupying every inch of the dash.
As a Tesla family we wanted the PACHY badly. After our fiasco I read on pacificaforums that all sorts of gremlins still plague this car. Very happy with our third Odyssey, now have to sell all J1772 the charging accessories.
That said neighbors have the ICE version of the Pacifica and love it. It is very nice to see that the minivan segment is moving up into luxury territory.
IMHO if you don't need the space, an ICE Pacifica is a good deal, PACHY needs a lot more work, Chrysler stop beta-testing half-baked products on the US customers, remember Peugeot and Renault?