Familymobile Perfection? | 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

[@Dryloch]

I just got one of these. I was able to go my first 600 miles on about 4 gallons of gas.

[@shelleytonycaoli5045]

That's fantastic! Thanks for your sharing!

[@dylanluhowy]

I’ve had a Pacifica Hybrid for 3.5 years. It’s been great. Very happy with it. Have used less gas than I did in my Honda Civic.

[@bigeyejim]

Do you know (about) what your MPG might be if you drive say, across Kansas? I can't seem to find out how many MPG using a combo of the electric and gas. Like if you stop overnight and charge? Does that make sense?

[@bigby6023]

@@bigeyejim you get 32-34 miles of electric range. The car will exhaust the battery first and will run on gas with a little help from regen breaking. So for a long trip like that, the pacifica plug in hybrid is not ideal, the sienna hybrid is better imo. The plugin is great for short trips around town and come home, charge with level 2 charger for 2 hours and repeat.

[@bigby6023]

@@bigeyejim to answer your question, you average about 28mpg on the highway in real world driving (if you go at

[@bigeyejim]

@@bigby6023 thanks. I guess it makes sense the way you states it. Haha. Deplete the electeic then run a tank on gas and add that. I guess i was over thinking it. Trying to decide on a hybrid as 90% of my driving is back and forth to work 2 miles 😳😳😳

[@pdd3]

Congrats on 400k subscribers! You deserve it! You are one of my favourites reviewers. Keep up the good work!

[@heymike7037]

2017 Pacifica Hybrid owner from Canada here, couple things... The instrument cluster screen is customizable, I have my battery gauge there completing the circle of the gas gauge so that part of the review was incorrect. There are a few options for how that screen can look and the driver can put the information they want pretty much where they want it. Also, for those living in cold climates DO NOT use the remote start button while the van is plugged in in your garage with the door closed.What Alex said is not entirely accurate. Depending on the temperature outside, the gas engine may come on. However, there is indeed a way to do it without having the gas engine kick in but you can't use the remote start button on the key fob. In the Pacifica forums online we call it the "Pittman method" after the guy who discovered this particular trick. If you want to make sure the gas engine absolutely does not kick in while you warm up the vehicle you have to go to the van and physically push the start button twice WITHOUT touching the brake pedal. As long as the van is plugged in it will heat up using power from the mains and will not run the gas engine. Any other way of remote starting risks having the gas motor come on, especially if it's well below freezing outside. My biggest gripe with the van is not being able to force it into EV-only mode. I find where I live the gas engine always comes on in the winter due to the cold (-20 here is very common). I wish there was a way to force it to stay in EV mode because most of the trips I do in the winter are well within the electric range even with the resistance heater going (especially if I preheat using the Pittman method!). It's a minor gripe that speaks more to my desire for it to be a pure EV than anything else. Our only issues have come from the gas engine the van carries around. Fully 2/3 of all our driving to date has been in all-electric mode. Our next van will be all-electric regardless of whether it's a Chrysler or not. As it stands now it looks like it will be a VW since they seem to be the only ones looking to make an electric minivan.

[@thillyard1]

For that last 16 years we’ve driven three generations of Honda Odyssey minivans, with the last one being a 19 Odyssey with almost 80K miles. Well we bought the a loaded Pacifica Hybrid in Jan. $11,500 off sticker and another $8000 with Fed and State rebates! We love it. We went almost 1500 miles in April and only used 12 gallons of gas because we charge through the day on level 2 charger at home and around town. We are amazed at how comfortable and quiet this van is. Right now I’m saving between $80-120 a month on gas after factoring in electric costs, and as gas prices rise this delta will only get bigger. Love this van!

[@autonewstv86]

Can't wait for the Hellcat version!

[@kinsmen1764]

you wish!

[@trent7080]

The best minivan out. Congratulations on 400k, Alex.

[@CarGuy-xe9cy]

The Pacifica is a great family minivan tbh, and with the hybrid model, it’s eco-friendly

[@JABloch]

I couldn't wait for this review, we pulled the trigger on a Hybrid Pinnacle trim 2 months ago and love it. The plug in range fits our needs and the 3rd row is far more comfortable IMO. Plus with the fed rebate and factory incentives, it's way less expensive than the new Sienna.

[@jakey20022]

Especially now when Toyota wants 6k over sticker for their van.

[@dtay8913]

My favorite van in the segment

[@mebran1193]

Love my 2021 Hybrid. Almost 31MPG to FL. And almost only use gasoline when its cold out.

[@TheoPhilpot]

I think I'd personally go for the new Sienna for a hybrid... But the Kia Carnival looks super luxurious and solid.

[@letsgoOs1002]

you get $7500 back and $1000 back for charger from the fed. we test drove the new sienna and my wife, a big toyota fan, was completely disappointed by it. we ended up with the pacifica hybrid and with our driving we are getting about 50 mpg. given we keep it charging a lot. we have 2000 miles so far for that 50 mpg.

[@TheoPhilpot]

@@letsgoOs1002 yeah, instead, my family decided to keep our aging sienna for road trips and hauling cargo, and actually buy a smaller EV for the school run and grocery store trips. (We ended up with a Toyota Mirai). So far this combo of cars has offered great flexibility and good combined mileage.

[@letsgoOs1002]

@@TheoPhilpot we were considering leasing a small electric for 3 years. seems like a nice option

[@TheoPhilpot]

@@letsgoOs1002 it ended up being a LOT cheaper, too. A new sienna or pacifica hybrid is brushing 40k, we already had the old van, and a used Mirai ran us under 15k.

[@sahajpatel1553]

I saw a sienna in person and it wasn’t that good aside from exterior looks

[@BeHealthyBeHappywithDrJim]

The lease on our 2018 Pacifica plug -in hybrid is about due. What are we replacing it with? A 2021 Pacifica PHEV of course. It has been perfect. Absolutely trouble free. So quiet, wonderful to drive!

[@motominis]

The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid is my first new car ever and its incredible. Never going back to ICE only cars!

[@nohcho84]

Ill tell you, those Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles are no good

[@nevco8774]

Chrysler should implement an electric AWD in its PHEV hybrid version the way new Toyota Sienna hybrid did for snow prone areas!

[@EricLS]

Plus Chrysler AWD is epic. It would be the absolute minivan. Imagine if they somehow squeezed in second row stow and go, it would be untouchable.

[@The-DP79]

We love our 2017 PacHy. We've gone 80k miles, equally split between gas and electric with a fuel cost of eight cents a mile (between gas and electricity). It's a great road tripper and daily commuter. It's ADAS is also really nice and not complicated.

[@brianb7844]

Never had any issues with my Chrysler minivans with the ICE. After 2 recalls with delayed fixes and being instructed to park my hybrid Pacifica outside because it could catch on fire, we dumped it for a gas Pacifica. Reliability has been great.

[@ronkemperful]

As always, great video! I appreciate your positive, thorough, yet honest approach during your reviews.Mini-vans have always been a favorite of mine, ever since as a teen I rode in a 1970 VW bus, which had the first sliding doors in the industry. Chrysler seems to have hit a home run with this one. I will have to see if I can afford one, as it might be perfect for my 90 year old dad who needs an adjustable passenger seat.

[@jjerry56]

I've had electrical /software problems with my 2019 leased new Pacifica. Not just annoying issues, but actual problems where the car shuts down and wont start in the middle of traffic for no reason. I took it to the dealer and they said it was fixed, but we still have lingering issues where the display just freezes up and the radio wont work plus we had to disable some of the features to avoid constant problems. Love the engine and the ride and the space, but these other issues are BS. Plus the headphones broke 2x due to faulty design. Not good. Maybe they fixed these issues in the 2021 model BUT still disappointing we paid top $ for a faulty vehicle. Also this was not just our vehicle. Chrysler message boards confirmed many others where having the same issue and the service rep at the dealership couldn't hide the fact he was dealing with this software issue consistently.

[@peterzellmer3333]

Is it known if chrysler has fixed these issues? A phev minivan would fit our lives perfectly, but not if it's a maintenance nightmare

[@zrandy]

I love the red seats. I have them in my Dodge Charger. Most everybody likes them and as Alex said really brightens up the interior.

[@s50201]

AoA scavenger hunt: 50 points: -These seats are all the way back in its tracks and 100 points: -Up and over a 22 hundred foot mountain pass -This seat is adjusted for a 6’4” passenger -Your favorite winding mountain road -Keep the child seat latched in place and still slide the second row forward Rare: 500 points -Reserved for your mother-in-law

[@radudeATL]

I had one of these as a rental a couple years ago. It handled 4 adults, 1 child, and all our luggage with no problem. And it was a joy to drive. It made me want to get one of these things!

[@MinivanMegafun100]

I just bought a 22 Hybrid Pinnacle and we are loving it!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My very first minivan!! Awesome job Alex.

[@SwirlingDragonMist]

If your hybrid doesn’t transition well between gas and electric, it can be the idle timing which can be reset. In Ford Fusion it needs to be reset every time the battery is disconnected for service. It will idle and transition rough if not reset, and it will affect fuel economy allot. It’s a very easy process to reset the idle timing.

[@hughwright1317]

Just ordered one sight unseen, big part is due to your review. Dealers just can’t keep any on the lot this summer

[@FOR8YESHUA]

Alex on Autos + You do the best reviews! 👍👌

[@04dram04]

Many owners are having major hybrid system malfunctions with this van, that Chrysler wont fix. It should be avoided

[@stephenfiore9960]

Thanks, very important

[@venkatsamba8677]

I test drove this couple of days back, super smooth and feels great. Interior is absolutely luxury and rich material not like odessey with cheap plastic interior . I did not get a chance to check 2022 Sienna . I am really impressed with this model but missing AWD in this model. Debating between Sienna and this model.

[@LoveStallion]

My biggest gripe about the Pacifica is that the nicer center console-all the way through the cupholders to the armrest-is reserved for higher trims. The lower trims have this wide open area with hardly anywhere to store or hide anything.

[@deadlyapollo]

Yeah.....they dont cater to the peasant editions very well.

[@jerzeybm]

As always Alex, an excellent & very informative review, i was one of your very early subscribers & you continue to wow , All the Best my Friend

[@woprdroid]

Best review on this van I have seen! Great Stuff! Thanks for the help.

[@michaelhartness4799]

I am very surprised for an all new platform that Kia doesn't have some form of electrification in the Carnival.

[@brianowoseni5079]

Seriously...I think Kia would kill it with a PHEV Carnival. Get rid of the SX Prestige and put all those features in the SX, and have a hybrid version. They'd probably outsell the Pacifica. I'm hoping Kia improves the Carnival lineup as I want one, but will probably choose the Pacifica hybrid otherwise.

[@ltkwok]

Chrysler should make more vehicles. This PHEV is very impressive but I don’t need a mini van.

[@directorjustin]

Chrysler 300 EV 👍

[@chewie94116]

The Pacifica Hybrid Plug -in is the best in quality and value, especially with their current rebates. If I had to pick a minivan or SUV, it would be close between RAV4 Prime and Pacifica Pinnacle...and the winner is the Pinnacle if it is within your price range- way more cargo and people space.

[@JonathanEzor]

Thanks for this. We love our 2018 Pacifica Hybrid Limited (our second PHEV after my 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi, with which it shares our Level 2 EVSE). Beyond the efficiency, I particularly appreciate the well-programmed adaptive cruise control in traffic. My only complaint as a driver is that the steering is very light and uncommunicative. That's fine for long highway cruises, but on those occasions where I've been on winding backroads, it didn't help my confidence.

[@brandonmoore7797]

Thanks for the great videos. You helped me navigate the myriad of specs and features in a comprehensive and non-sensationalist way that I find very few reviewers capable of! Our Pacifica Hybrid is on order (with a 2-3 month lead time). There was still a $1000 markup, but that was less than the markup on KIAs in my area right now. The car buying marketplace is a strange and scary wasteland right now.

[@jackcovington645]

Are you aware of the numerous issues regarding fire and random stopping? I too Recently placed an order but have discovered the numerous YT videos about the problems. Chrysler to date has no solutions to the problems. I have email the company about my concerns but so far no response.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

I don't understand why IIHS hasn't tested the new Pacifica's headlights and collision avoidance system to see if it would qualify for their Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award. It received a "Good" score in all crash tests, and I would hope Chrysler kept the IIHS headlight tests in mind when engineering the new LED headlamps, so it should be able to earn the award. I don't know anything about the process at IIHS, whether they get loaner vehicles from automakers or have to purchase the vehicles they test, but I'd think someone in Chrysler's marketing department would really want to push to get the TSP+ if they can.

[@Lichsnitch]

Honda needs to make an odyssey plug in hybrid !

[@vicrauter9962]

Great review..have 19 model..perfect for every need..

[@deadlyapollo]

Fun fact: the interior design and features were all planned out by ONE woman, who actually has kids, and thats why the pacificas interior is nicer than the competition. My only gripe with her design is the metal ring on the steering wheel.

[@cypvh74]

We love our PacHy. Just waiting for a full BEV minivan to replace it.

[@NavyKings2007]

Drove one last week, and while it was pretty nice, the dealer didn't charge it (of course) so I only got to evaluate it in hybrid mode. I just wish at ~$50K loaded and with a refresh for 2021, it had a proper lane centering system instead of a "ping pong mode" lane keep. Having the former in my '18 Accord Hybrid (and loving it there), I can't justify upgrading our other family hauler to something without it. The lack of hybrid/EV controls is also a deal breaker for me in a PHEV, as I want that control over how I'm using the drivetrain, particularly on longer trips. Would absolutely pull the trigger on purchasing this if they just had those couple extra things, but I agree with all the other tech/luxury features and the $7500 tax credit, it makes for a great value even when loaded. The dealership was offering me $10K off MSRP and 0% financing (up to 60 months) to take it home too, so they really wanted to move it off the lot.

[@dailyrant4068]

Are you really getting $10K off MSRP? or is that including the $7500 credit? I'm looking but it seems like dealers want fairly close to MSRP. I also think the high car price market has been around for a while so even though you made the comment 3 months ago I don't think cars were cheaper then? Just asking to get a better idea

[@NavyKings2007]

@@dailyrant4068 the $7500 credit can't be applied during a sale, you receive it when you file your taxes the following year, IF you make enough taxable income to take advantage of the credit. The only way to get it "up front" is leasing with some companies(as the dealer/finance org "owns" the vehicle and pays the taxes), but due diligence should be done to ensure you're actually getting a deal there and the fuzzy math of the dealership isn't scooping most/all of the credit back. Others simply won't apply it at all on a lease, like Honda when I was looking at a Clarity.

[@NavyKings2007]

@@dailyrant4068 the on-paper offer really was $10K off MSRP, only with a few hundred in doc fees thrown in though. Dealer in Jax FL, and the high pressure tactics were shady as hell. They wanted to get me to buy ANYTHING on that lot, even after I told them I was only interested in test driving the Pacifica Hybrid/had ZERO interest in any other FCA/Stellantis vehicles and had a tight set of criteria. Dude and his manager even pulled out the "what about a Wrangler Hybrid? That thing will be able to take you out in the woods mad over bad terrain if things go south society breaks down." Like, they actually pulled a "buy a Jeep in case of, ya know, total anarchy" line on a guy who generally hates Jeeps. 🤣

[@dailyrant4068]

​@@NavyKings2007 Yea I'm aware how the $7500 works. I was questioning that because I see shady dealers claiming it's $10K off MSRP but really $7500 of that is the tax rebate...

[@NavyKings2007]

@@dailyrant4068 dude, that's the best part. These goons weren't even aware of the tax credit until I told them about it. They sat there stunned and then asked me how it worked or if it was an extra factory rebate. They didn't even know it was a PHEV/it had a plug, just that it was a hybrid. One of the most clueless salesman/manager combos I've ever encountered, lol. Then they kept telling me about how they had a "Five Star Dealership" and how they were renowned for their customer service. 🤣

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

Chrysler should do 8 seat plug in with softer seats, keeping family friendly 2nd row and send it to EU as well:)

[@montoyahans]

Wowww, amazing and through review. I’m sold! Thanks!!!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Thought you were going to say it had the hellcat engine lol 🤣

[@kromahj]

They don't need hellcat in van, it family car

[@gordonq007]

a v8 needs a longer hood designed from ground up to accommodate all the bigger parts and two extra engine valve. Maybe a turbo v6, but a v8 just won't fit in a compacted space like that.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Please let me be among the first 400,000 subscribers to congratulate you on reaching 400,000 subscribers. I would say the AWD Sienna would be a much better bet for practical family transport combined with carbon reduction you can actually rely on.

[@GHinWI]

How about we celebrate the choices?? I for one don’t want to live in a world where the only choice is Toyota. Well done Chrysler.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@GHinWI No one would love to see Chrysler rise to the QDR standards set by Toyota more than me. In the meantime....... :-)

[@js46644]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@Jluislive]

Who are your favorite KZbin car reviewers? For me: Alex, Tom Voelk, Sofyan Bei, Joe Raiti, Carwow.

[@directorjustin]

Alex on Autos, Redline Reviews, TFL, Carwow, Straight Pipes and Doug DeMuro are all channels I like.

[@xray111xxx]

Yes Alex way to go! 400K. Your reviews are amazing. I always get the best of what cars and more are when I watch your videos. So detailed and informative. Chrysler only real product that is great. Vans aren't cool, but they are so practical. I spent many years in MiniVans and they always got my stuff there or many people with me. No SUIV can beat a MiniVan for utility.

[@directorjustin]

Except towing. Body on frame SUVs make towing a breeze.

[@MrKillerRC]

I have a 2021 Hybrid Pinnacle. We love it. I got it last month, $9,500 off MSRP. Yes I agree that the hybrid is the best model to buy. I wouldn’t buy the gas, 9 speed, Pacifica.

[@dailyrant4068]

Is that including $7500 or without? That'd be a crazy deal to me.

[@MrKillerRC]

@@dailyrant4068 That’s not counting the tax credit. The $9,500 came from about 5 different dealer and manufacturer incentives.

[@dailyrant4068]

@@MrKillerRC was this during when supply was stable? I think they have been having production issue and I hardly see any dealers with inventory of hybrid. I’m guessing it’s hard to replicate these deals now

[@MrKillerRC]

@@dailyrant4068 I bought it the first week of April. The supply and deals dried up a couple weeks later.

[@iridium130m]

You keep dissing the volt for how it reports electricity usage but that’s in the driver trip display. In the center console the MPGe DOES factor in the cost of electricity in the energy screen and gives you an accurate MPGe rating for after the last charge up.

[@KennyYung]

I'm surprised how much the price has gone up already within the same model year! It now starts at 45k for Touring L!

[@hugdeath929]

I like a good van myself. I wish all of them were available in AWD. Ranking size by the exterior dimensions can be deceptive. Some vehicles do a poor job (previous Tahoe/Yukon) and some vehicles do a really good of space utilization (Telluride/Palisade). Loving these new hybrid choices. 👍 for the front seat button. Thanks for the Carnival mention. I was just about to ask. ALL vans should be offered wi the Max seating. That’s the whole point of a van. Wake up manufacturers. No removable 2nd row seats for the Sienna is a huge miss. Huge MISS for Carnival for not offering Max seating in the Carnival. That’s the same gaff they made with the Palisade/Telluride.

[@slandshark]

We bought a new 2018 pacifica hybrid Limited, then traded it in after about 20,000 miles for a new 2020 pacifica hybrid Limited. We actually made money trading it in (thanks to federal tax credit). Incredible dealer and manufacture discounts, we got a new 2020 with "S" package and fully loaded for about $42k out the door BEFORE the federal tax credits. Meaning overall cost was about $36k. It's an incredible final price for $51k MSRP vehicle. However, our 2020 pacifica hybrid died at just over 6,000 miles and spent the last 7 weeks at the dealership, eventually getting a transmission replacement. We have a lemon law lawyer involved for that. However, we are considering going with the option to replace it with the same vehicle (or 2021 if possible). There really is nothing else out there that compares to the pacifica hybrid, not even SUV's can compare to the comfort, storage, features, etc. Plus, driving 2,000 miles or more on a single tank of gas is very nice. The van does grossly underestimate the miles to empty, typically we can do 500 to 550 miles, starting with a full charge and never charging it again, before the van gets low on gas. When doing the math (cost of electricity and gallon of gas) we often find ourselves around the 60 to 70mpg area in combined driving. And really the pacific hybrid is the best looking minivan as well. Our 2020 has the "S" package and it's very slick! Lastly,

[@vishnumrao]

Any idea why Chrysler sticks to the Pentastar V6 instead of going to a 2.0T like in the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe? I mean going to a 2.0T will likely improve highway efficiency to match the new hybrid Sienna. I don't know the size of the Pacifica or the weight make it a concern to put in a 2.0T, but both the Wrangler 4xe and the Pacifica Hybrid pretty much the same at just over 5000 lbs. Also wouldn't a 2.0T engine fit in the space occupied by a 3.6L V6 engine? A Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with a 2.0T and the same battery combination will be a market leader. Superb efficiency combined with lots of space!

[@glendaguo8026]

This was informative, however, it would be better to know what trim and extras were on the model tested.

[@DC-nd3kq]

If they had stow-and-go seating for the second row in the hybrid I would have bought it right away!

[@evidencebased1]

I’ve read that the second row seats in the hybrid are better (more substantial) than those in the stow and go. I think a decent compromise.

[@chrisw443]

needs to be an ev already

[@danwebber1492]

Not sure why, but the new Voyager is called the Grand Caravan here in Canada

[@kinsmen1764]

another reviewer said that name is so popular in Canada and Dodge said they might as well capitalize of it for smooth transition

[@louangedewan]

Well organised. Subscribed.

[@bigpun4780]

Bought this van and went first 1700 miles before needing to fill up with gas

[@petegalindez9961]

Great review Alex! Finally. Someone gives the Pacifica its due. I owned the pre-PHEV version and wished I had waited. I recommended it to my friend coming out of 3 Siennas in a row. I think it’s way better than the Sienna hybrid. PLUS, and this is a big plus, you pretty much pay close to sticker for the Sienna. You can get lots of $$$ on the hood for the Pacifica. Add that to the tax incentive, and my buddy could have almost purchased two Pacificas for what they wanted for the Sienna! His wife absolutely loves it hauling around their 3 kids. Adds well to his Tesla Model 3.

[@MeliorIlle]

You have to get Pinnacle for push button start? LOL!

[@ZakDub]

Nope!

[@pabauza]

These prices don't match online prices. Is this due to recent production shortages or should I be looking into different Chrysler websites?

[@Ninerforlife1979]

Superb review!!

[@dalex7777]

@Alex on Autos Great review! Some amazing convenience features. Could you please compare legroom, headroom and space to both the Kia Carnival and the Kia Telluride in the future?

[@mtbrdude]

With the middle row removed, can you still fit a full sheet of plywood?

[@JoeE.]

This could be the best in the market for now. But after owning it for more than 5 years, I bet this is the opposite of being the best as I don't trust any Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep reliability in the long run. Definitely a lease and not a good buy.😎

[@kinsmen1764]

haha I only have their products and no major issues, I have 11yeah one, 6 and 7 years all solid

[@malmacian_crunch2641]

So (I’m not very “car smart”), are we saying here that the plug in hybrid doesn’t work like a normal hybrid? Is there a normal hybrid option? I’d prefer to reap the benefits of a hybrid without having to plug and charge, or sacrifice the 2nd row stow and go.

[@jackcovington645]

Unfortunate your review does not speak to the numerous fire issues. Chrysler solution, do not plug in the charger and park it away from your home. No solution yet. Also you skip the dangerous issue of the car randomly stopping while driving. Again no solution from Chrysler. Several customers demanded buy back, but with a loss. I have an order for the 2022 Pinnacle based on videos such as yours. Thinking I made a big mistake. Disappointed in your review. Check out the videos on both of these serious issues.

[@aharquail]

Alex, do you know if you can run the climate control while the van is off to moderate the temperature while camping like you can in Toyota Hybrid vehicles?

[@rickrasco]

I want to know this as well and how many 110 volt accessories can I plug in

[@petegalindez9961]

Great review. I had the Pacifica right before the PHEV came out. Wish I waited. I loved everything about that car except the transmission. It was terrible! Otherwise, our favorite minivan after owning 3 Odysseys. Glad to see the PHEV doesn’t use the same tranny. Wish you could control the EV/hybrid mode better like I can on my RAV4 Prime. On long trips it’s nice to turn on EV only for local roads, then put it in gas mode/hybrid mode for the highway, and preserve EV mode for local roads again…On our vehicle that had the heated steering wheel, the metal strip didn’t heat up, so it gave an odd feeling of the cold strip on your hands while the rest of the wheel was hot! Is that changed now?

[@Light23K]

The delay after you selected will drive me crazy. I wouldn’t buy this if it’s the last vehicle on earth.

[@alinesaylor2814]

Alex I am debating between the Sienna and the Pacífica hybrid. My concern is long term. I want a minivan that will last over 10 years. If you had to hold to one of those two long term, would you still get the Pacifica? Thank you in advance.

[@paulanderegg5536]

So, the plug-in means the drive battery is only charged by an AC outlet, and not at all by driving with the internal cumbustion engine running? I read that after you exauhst the 32 miles of AC juice, it acts as a normal hybrid and gets around 29mpg on gasoline only, 7mpg better than the gas only Pacifica. For $29,000 after $7500 federal tax credit, not bad and $1500 cheaper than the normal Pacifica.

[@slandshark]

When the battery is at 0% and ICE is running it is also charging the EV battery. The pacifica hybrid will then try to use the EV charge (as long as it has some) by itself and turn off the ICE as much as possible.

[@matthewz2065]

great! thanks...

[@joshhykes8822]

I wish they allowed towing with the Pacifica Hybrid.

[@jeffreydkeller2792]

2200 feet mountain pass. city boy. I live at 4600 feet. our mountain passes are 6100 feet elevation

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Best plug in? Even against the rav4 plug in hybrid?? @alexonautos

[@fludzone1]

Main problem with the RAV4 Prime is they are not making enough of them and all seem to be selling for MSRP or more. Other than that, I would give the slight edge to RAV4 unless you need to haul a larger family and more cargo.

[@JohnnyKReviews]

@@fludzone1 that has changed as of the last two weeks. Many are going below the MSRP now. The hype has settled alittle.

[@MeliorIlle]

The voyager is the successor of the Grand Caravan, it has nothing to do with the Pacifica's older version.

[@jarredheim3561]

What trim level is this? Touring? Limited? Pinnacle?

[@datingsas]

Needs the stow and go seats and double the mileage for EV only. Then I would be in.

[@kunalmj]

How is the Lane Keep Assist feature on the Pacifica? Does it effectively center you in the lane or ping pongs you? Im considering it for long drives and Lane centering/Adaptive cruise is an important consideration.

[@anthonymcgue5045]

I have this and a Subaru. My Subaru is much better with adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.

[@kimle01]

Nope it junk. It does not have Lane keep assist. It has lane mitigation which nudge you back if you cross over lane.

[@paulj9821]

@@kimle01 Wrong, it has lane keep assist. What you are referring to is "Active Lane keep assist" which is a gen 2.

[@kimle01]

@@paulj9821 I found it useless as it doesn’t do much. I thinking of hooking up open pilot.

[@thewperry]

Can you run the a/c in the garage like you can with the heat? Asking from Arizona.

[@sj4392]

Subbed very very thorough Thank you sir. You may have sold me one on this

[@yeharea]

How is the lane keep assist? Does it keep the van centered in the lane or ping pong back and forth?

[@natrajrbe]

I live in an apartment and I don't have a garage. Can someone unplug (steal) the cable while the vehicle is being charged overnight even when the car is locked?

[@dracos72]

Hi, I love this vehicle unfortunately through the Chrysler company short-sightedness we in the Uk don't get this vehicle even though considering there are No corresponding hybrid as phenomenal as this Pacifica pinnacle hybrid which would really sell over here!! if we had to have one we would have to import and find somewhere to do a right hand conversion.. I own a mk3 grand voyager 3.3, and it has been a faithful companion outlasting 4 cars 2 that had literally died one which managed to destroy its engine.. every year she keeps me on the road and safe, however I would love to be able to afford the new Pacifica pinnacle hybrid especially seeing and reading peoples mpg its amazing WE OVER HERE SHOULD HAVE IT..WAKE UP CHRYSLER!!..would love to have it in my voyagers colour which is listed as mauve, looks grey from a distance with grey leather seats which if they could on pinnacle a corresponding lilac on seats in place of the nappa brown.. but it will never happen for us which will be a great shame only way will get one myself is if win the lottery. lol.

[@glenboniface6935]

I have a 2021 Pacifica and the touch screen does not work well at all.

[@John-vh1fk]

Does the Chrysler battery cool itself different than Toyota hybrid systems? I’ve heard with the Toyota’s you have to make sure you clean the fan filters regularly. Does the Chrysler not have those filters that need cleaning?

[@cypvh74]

Nothing in the service manual about that.

[@mr.alasin1055]

Any news on the 2022 model?

[@michaelhawkins5530]

The Chrysler minivans will not be the sales leader in 2021 by virtue of the semiconductor shortage. The Windsor, Ontario plant where the Chrysler vans are assembled have been down for many, many weeks so far this year with no end in sight. So if you can't make em', you can't sell em'. Stellantis has been focusing their available chip supplies to the RAM lineup and other high margin vehicles. Honda and Toyota seem to be able to procure more chips so they are more able to keep their respective minivan production lines running. For that reason, they will easily be able to outsell the Chrysler van lineup simply by having available vehicles on dealer lots to actually sell.

[@danstuetz]

We test drove a 2021 Pacifica Hybrid last week and have mixed feelings about it. It drove very nicely and the seats were very comfortable, but it made this low pitched whirring sound that was very distracting and unpleasant to me when at lower speeds. Talking with the sales guy, he stated that was occurring due to the battery being dead and that it wouldn't occur if it was charged. That still has me concerned though for longer road trips and things, since it would obviously deplete the battery at some point. Has anyone heard this with their Pacifica Hybrids?

[@slandshark]

Sales guy was an idiot. The whirring sound at low speed is coming from an external speaker. It's required by law to have the noise for pedestrians to hear the van coming when it's running on EV mode only (any vehicle that can drive on pure EV has a similar external speaker noise at low speeds). The noise will automatically shut off at about 15 to 20mph. I had a 2018 pacfiica hybrid we drove for 20,000 miles and now a 2020 pacifica hybrid. The noise is slightly louder in the 2020, but functions the same.

[@bigpun4780]

Slandshark is exactly right! This is a safety feature that cannot/shouldn't be disabled.....I own a 2021 Pac Hybrid and it took me a while to figure this out. Mine will turn off at exactly 22mph and the external speaker will change depending on if you are in drive or reverse

[@ShuaiXie]

The only bad thing for pacifica is no otteman second row seat

[@ralanham76]

Hi can you make a ev or phev/ev playlist?

[@irsluna]

what does the "L" do? or when is recommended to use it?

[@slandshark]

Hello, I've driven a 2018 version for 20k miles and now a 2020 version for 12k miles and I always drive in "L" mode. The manual states its perfectly fine to run all the time in "L" mode as well. L mode is basically increasing regen/braking at all times. It'll take a bit more pushing on the accelerator pedal to get going compared to "D", but when you let off the gas pedal it'll feel like you are 'engine braking' like a manual transmission. It provides nearly a one-pedal driving experience (i.e. you don't have to use the brake pedal nearly as much). Note that although driving in "L" means you'll have more 'regen braking' feel when letting off the gas, it's equivalent of simply putting your foot on the brake immediately after taking it off the gas pedal. So you aren't increasing actual regen, you are just asking the vehicle to start regen immediately after taking the foot off the gas pedal. It takes a little getting use to, especially when you find yourself using the gas pedal to not only control your acceleration, but also to control your braking power (or rather decrease your regen braking power).

[@komedias]

Which trim is this?

[@tommyxu8954]

My 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid won't use the electrical power, just use gas, after 4 months of use. Why? Is there any setting I can fix this. The electrical level shows 100%.

[@jackcovington645]

Has this issue been fixed yet? Any info you can share please?

[@Whoracle8531]

136ft braking distance seems pretty terrible for a family hauler..