The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD is a Very Impressive Minivan

I review the refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in it's new Pinnacle AWD trim. The addition of all wheel drive makes the Pacifica the only V6 AWD minivan you can buy, and the only mechanical AWD system you can buy now with the Toyota Sienna using an E-AWD system. Even without the Pacifica's unique positioning, it stands out as an attractive and classy looking minivan with pleasant road manners and a very nice interior. The new uConnect 5 touchscreen is impressive, as are the added luxury touches of this Pinnacle trim. While the Pacifica is very competitively priced, this Pinnacle trim is pricey, with an as-tested price of $54,885 before incentives. What do you think of the 2021 Pacifica? Thanks to Chrysler for providing this vehicle to review.
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:53 Interior
14:28 Initial impressions
17:20 Acceleration
18:03 All wheel drive system
19:45 Self-sealing tire option
20:54 Handling
21:55 Safety tech
23:38 Highway driving
24:47 Fuel economy
25:47 Pricing
27:09 Final thoughts
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[@richcolon5267]

My wife bought herself a Pacifica a couple of years ago, which was just about fully loaded. It was her car and her choice, but I thought that I would hate driving it. Surprisingly, I find that I enjoy driving this minivan. The 6-cyl really makes the difference compared to other minivans.

[@pewpewpistol]

Just replaced my tires after 73k mikes on 2018 hybrid. Fantastic van!

[@racer2c]

Pacifica's are incredible vehicles. Great review!

[@alexvaliansky7707]

No apostrophe in Pacificas because it’s a plural form, not a possessive.

[@racer2c]

@@alexvaliansky7707 Thank's Dad's!

[@crittendon1000]

great review!

[@windyj1664]

Matt, I really liked your review! Great job! You gave incredible detail of the actual vehicle and its features. You did not speak to quickly and you took time to show those features most people are looking for. My only request for someone who would actually utilize the famcam, is showing that it can be used in during the drive. All the videos I've seen, the reviewer does not show famcam work while in drive. The best part is that all the safety features are standard! That proves the importance of safety from Pacifica.

[@chrisfear782]

what a great looking minivan

[@DavidElCid300]

Great review but could you please do a review of the hybrid version because I've heard that the added battery weight in the center of the car gives it a great handling feel on the road.

[@wheatona]

Looks like you’re at the WWC in Charlotte? Cool, right up the road! Hope you guys enjoyed it!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yeah it was a cool spot!

[@p71josh]

When are they going to put the hellcat engine in it?? 😀👍 Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat longbody

[@HerrVictor]

Pacífica hellcat redeye: 797 freedom’s and a lot of wheelSpin. Now Karen have my respect.

[@oscarmorales8979]

I wouldn't be surprised if Chrysler dropped a Hellcat engine in the Pacifica.

[@HerrVictor]

Oscar Morales fo sho, Mopar or no car

[@robgindc1]

I was just thinking that. Unexplored niche: 700hp AWD soccer mom bus. Lol!

[@SIGINT007]

“long body”...lolz. Well done.

[@BenjaminHull1]

hey MATT... im thankful for you :) i love cars and watch you every day and have you in my must sub to people... thanks man... bc of you i am starting car reviews :)

[@GothRocker7]

Matt, great review, this is a great van especially now with all wheel drive . Matt, I know you hate vans, but these actually make more sense then the crossovers, so much more room. Also, you Should do a review on The Voyager just to show the difference of what you get between the Voyager and the Pacifica. I heard they will eventually offer the voyager with all wheel drive?? did you hear anything. Happy you still do reviews on more practical vehicles, not every review has to be a sports car.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it! Haven’t heard anything about an AWD Voyager yet.

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

I like the new Pacifica!!! Good job Chrysler

[@BobThe9534]

hi Matt. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c I knew it was going to be good

[@qdood]

Thanks as always for your videos for us. Wonder if anyone will actually buy this vehicle..

[@thatkidjoly]

They would probably lease it

[@SpeedNoodles]

Except that the Pinnacle trim level does not have the Stow-and-Go seating.

[@NYCSKYSCRAPERS-hp6pm]

"Wow I could get one of these"!

[@slc9800gtx]

Very nice looking vehicle.

[@im_an_alvani]

Man those are some pretty plush seats!

[@im_an_alvani]

Also goes without saying, but great review!

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Still kinda makes me sad they killed the Town & Country name, but it seems Chrysler is still putting out a competitive van.

[@qaskew1]

Like the original front grill but ❤ added 4wheel drive

[@J.W.W.]

Time for some little Matts and Beths to fill up the back of a minivan! And I see you’re visiting the Charlotte area

[@Jorge_Magallon]

No pressure. Hahaha

[@supremeetnel7707]

That’s would be sick

[@BobThe9534]

that'd be cool

[@thegoodstick3985]

If Chrysler still made the 200 the front end would of looked identical to the the refreshed Pacifica

[@mattgossenauer4422]

Thankfully they don’t, though... Not sure if the 200 ever reached “Lemon” status, but it had to have been near close.

[@DevPack]

imagine if there was a hellcat version lol

[@jayroberts8297]

I’m waiting...... Chrysler is petty. They put that v8 in just about everything at this point 😂

[@michaelleyva467]

The Hellcifica

[@matty2time]

Lmao

[@MR1977.]

Chrysler hell yeah I’ll pick up the kids

[@rparasaram]

How far we can possibly drive on flat tires?

[@revmichaelm]

Does the Pacifica come without sunroofs?

[@raymondsiu5651]

Looks so good... thinking of getting this one or 2021 toyota sienna How many USB there in total？remember that there was only 1 usb from the previous generation

[@MrKillerRC]

My 2020 has 6 USB outlets. The 2021 looks to have 7 or 8.

[@raymondsiu5651]

@@MrKillerRC that’s great and thanks for your reply

[@John-vh1fk]

Unfortunately Chrysler screwed up UConnect 5 with an update and has disabled the multiple profiles

[@Infamous425]

Pinnacle does not have stow n go seats. The seats are thicker than normal seats for better comfort but can't fit into the stow space

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Oh interesting, I must have missed that info, thanks for the correction.

[@MrKillerRC]

Same with the Hybrid.

[@stazang]

don't care about stow and go the thing I hate is that there is not middle seat

[@jaehocho9718]

@@stazang middle seat is only available with FWD version so not on limited or Pinnacle trims

[@Enidx10]

Honestly, best looking minivan, hands down. Deal breaker is that it’s a Chrysler, so reliability is gonna be complete utter shit. Such a shame.

[@freerider604]

Kia Sedona looks better in my opinion 😀

[@armyboy1207]

Such an old steretype. I sell them and hardly ever see them in the shop for other than an oil change. They've come a long way, plus using the same power plant for forever has been a real asset.

[@daphenom45]

@@armyboy1207 nah it's not I've owned a charger 392, dart and 300; all of them were oil burning, cheap suspension, bad QC good looking pieces of shit lol

[@sir_spam-alot]

@@daphenom45 your charger, dart, and 300 all date back to the Daimler days, which were indeed, dark days. The Pacifica is an all new platform. Yes, the first year had issues, but so does Toyota and Honda with their new vehicles. My 2019 had been trouble free and solid.

[@daphenom45]

@@sir_spam-alot nah man the dart was straight up FCA,built off a alfa platform and that new 2.4L tiger shark is a notorious oil burning POS. The pacifica is a gorgeous minivan, but if I was in the market I would go sienna or odyssey with no hesitation

[@kradwonders]

Missing cargo info. #1 on my list.

[@FishingBenB]

Want!!!

[@WestUCoog]

Hey Matt, when are you and Beth going to do the interior review?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

She wasn't able to come with me on this trip unfortunately. I doubt I'll take one as a press car since most of my viewers aren't into minivans so there probably won't be an interior review with Beth on this one.

[@BobThe9534]

Are the 2nd row pillows stuck to the seat?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Nope, they move.

[@jamesparkerjr5539]

If I ever needed a minivan, this would be it! Although I'd get one that has the second row seats that fold into the floor, so I guess not the Platinum trim. Pillows look nice tho.

[@PNWG8]

Pacifica SRT or Hellcat would be fun.

[@AK-rx6hv]

Need to give some negatives too.. otherwise just feels like an ad instead of a review.

[@basithph8958]

We need a Pacifica Hellcat🔥

[@nut913]

Wish they had the 200 still :’(

[@compacheo603]

17:23 for what you came for

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anydaynow01]

I've always liked minivans, and estates perfect family cars. This suv and crossover craze fueled by people refusing to drive "what their parents drove" needs to end.

[@fitzgoblin81]

they do NOT stow and go in the Pinnacle

[@charliewilson3528]

Yes needs a Hellcat motor!

[@mikeygomes8590]

No bench seating? Thought this was 8 passengers.

[@jaehocho9718]

Only in FWD models

[@superswagproud7189]

Imagine if they made a pacifica SRT or Dodge Grand Caravan SRT

[@MattsCarsMusic]

Matt, I think the Pacifica would make a great family vehicle for you and Beth when y'all have kids

[@racer2c]

Why not a review with Beth on this one?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

This review was part of a press trip that I went on by myself.

[@Raven_A5]

2021 Pacifica? Didn’t they just change it to the voyager for 2020?

[@jjchockey]

They still have both. The Voyager is the lower trim levels and the Pacifica is the more premium trims.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

The Voyager also retains the old styling for 2021, only the Pacifica gets the new looks.

[@asmcdon1]

My brother lives in Charlotte. Really likes it. I live in apex (Raleigh). Really nice place to live as well

[@bikebudha01]

Dear Chrysler: New Ford Bronco, New Jeep Wrangler, a god dam electric hummer. What should this tell you? The marked is F'N RIPE for an 'offroad version' of the Pacifica. Perhaps the "Pacifica Backroads" edition. Add a 4" lift. Some 'gravely' rubber. Black it out (no chrome). Give the interior the 'washable' treatment. BAM! Sales through the roof. (oh oh, and add a manual option...)

[@christopherstreet2214]

I really think Chrysler should only make premium vans large and small as well as recreation vehicles (a Chrysler designed RV would be gorgeous) ... then make Imperial into its own brand and make up market sedans and crossovers, and bring back Plymouth as the budget brand and use the newly acquired PSA platforms

[@gene978]

NO Steering Assist in 2021?!?!? That’s a HUGE Oppritunity MISS! Like you Said Matt, You have kids, dog, distractions all over and no Steering Assist? That just don’t seem right at $54,000!!!!!

[@my2011soul]

Carmel seats? I see PURE ORANGE!

[@bobert866]

I don’t know anyone who buys this vehicle type (which is a type you buy when you have a lot of others who depend on you) and also purchases this brand (a brand known for being one you can’t depend on).

[@KOTR2003]

Enjoy the 2 years you will get out of it if you buy this, I can only imagine how bad the quality of the components used throughout the vehicle.

[@2GunT]

The front looks like a Buick

[@hellogellojello]

If you have to buy a Chrysler, for God's sake get the V6. The hybrid will break and cost thousands..look at their history

[@La-yt1wr]

You can always get an extended warranty and maybe lease if you don't want to keep it long term.

[@hellogellojello]

@@La-yt1wr or just get the V6 and don't break down on the road.

[@La-yt1wr]

@@hellogellojello I like the V6, my grandmother just recently traded her 14 T&C for a 2020 Pacifica Limited.

[@BobThe9534]

review a Dodge Caravan

[@Justkevin377]

Long sleeve shirt is really needed for you. If you are going to be on you tube.

[@jerryp2433]

Tacky interior. Is the metal strip on the steering wheel going to burn my hands in the summer?

[@samlung2724]

This is how the pacifica should have looked like when it got re-released after the T&C. Not like a fat 200.

[@christinecasper3551]

I love this van but those seats are super ugly.

[@Megurin88]

The previous design look better, this current design lools like a downgrade, sad😑

[@Megurin88]

@Jonathan Losito led is not really a big deal, this car looks more like a very close generation of the caravan from 2006.

[@silviac4761]

This exterior is still ugly and doesn’t compete with the siennas sporty look. Not t mention the reliability of a Chrysler versus a Toyota.

[@friscoprocessserver6078]

You’re almost the only commenter i have seen that thinks the Sienna is better looking than Pacifica.. but, to each his own. This minivan is gorgeous inside and out.

[@mountainhobo]

"doesn’t compete with the siennas sporty look" -- That is the only sporty thing about Sienna. It is a lumbering contraption struggling against every hill and screaming when you try to accelerate. Toyota screwed the pooch by not using the V6 hybrid and instead going to the asthmatic 4 cyl.

[@Subie-Driver]

Chrysler crapcifica.

[@zapzap562]

Too bad it’ll break down in 3 years

[@danr4197]

JUNK engine! The entire thing is JUNK! Get a Kia Sedona!

[@DavidElCid300]

Lol. That's funny but to each his own. That Chrysler engine is a great workhorse engine that's been around for years.

[@danr4197]

@@DavidElCid300 Lol. That's funny but to each his own. That Chrysler engine is a piece of garbage. Just slightly less worse than the delightful 3.6ltr V6! LMFAO