Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan includes segment’s first plug-in hybrid model
Moving into model year 2023, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid returns with no charges, and remains the only minivan with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is standard across the three-model lineup.
The Pacific Hybrid can be recharged externally, and can go up to 30 miles on a single charge, using battery power only.
As it was last year, the 2023 Pacifica is also available in regular (non-hybrid) versions, which also include an all-wheel-drive option. Again, for 2023, there is a choice of four gasoline-only models and three hybrid versions (which are not offered with four-wheel drive).
Two years ago, there were several updates to the Pacifica, including a more-athletic exterior, along with new infotainment and interior comfort features, and performance and lineup changes.
Amazon Alexa capability is also now available.
Changes for 2021 included the addition of the all-wheel-drive gasoline-only Pacifica Touring, Touring L and new top-of-the-line Pinnacle AWD, and the new Pinnacle Hybrid trim.
Prices for 2023 have not been released yet. But for the 2022 models, the front-wheel-drive gasoline-only Pacifica models start with the Touring ($37,095), available only with front drive; followed by the Touring L ($41,098; Limited ($49,172), and Pinnacle ($54,167).
Touring L, Limited and Pinnacle gasoline models are each available with all-wheel drive. For the Touring L, all-wheel drive adds $2,995, while Limited and Pinnacle models get the upgrade for $2,795 each.
Hybrids models, which come only with front-wheel drive, include the Touring L ($48,478), Limited ($54,422) and Pinnacle ($58,172). Destination charge is $1,595 for all models.
For this report, we tested the hybrid Limited model with the “S” appearance package ($995), which added 18-inch Foreshadow aluminum wheels;…