2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan

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$50,795 - $60,345
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on August 8, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

A versatile cabin offers excellent cargo hauling convenience apart from moving people

Fuel economy could've been better

No changes

Well-appointed and comfy interior

The overall build quality might leave you wanting for more

Big windows and a commanding seating position ensures superb all-round visibility

Standard transmission offers hesitant shifts sometimes

Gets plenty of standard safety techs and standard onboard features

Specs & Features

$50,795

price

260 hp

horsepower

TBD

torque

1-speed CVT

transmission

3.6L 8cyl FWD 1CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Originating from the land of muscle cars itself, minivans used to be an integral part of the market concerned with people movers. However, with the sharp rise of compact cars and big crossovers, the trend of minivans faded. A few brands still continue to keep the segment alive with their sole offerings such as the Chrysler Pacifica. Starting its journey not so long ago in 2017, the Pacifica has been one of the best the segment has to offer and it even got a hybrid model too. Despite having a hybrid system under its hood, the Pacifica Hybrid isn’t spectacular in the fuel efficiency aspect, especially when compared to its rivals.

The Kia Carnival and the Honda Odyssey are some competitors which offer only gasoline cars, but are still relevant rivals.

Buying Advice

Unlike the regular Pacifica, the Pacifican Hybrid doesn’t get the base Touring trim. We would suggest the base trim of the hybrid, the Touring L since it would be adequate for a wide range of purposes. The mid-level Limited trim might eat into your funds a bit more but its additional features over the Touring L’s offerings are worthy of the extra premium.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is expected to arrive without any updates and is in its first-gen model. It received a facelift back in 2021 and became visually more appealing. Under the hood, the minivan gets a standard V6 motor along with a hybrid system that boosts the fuel economy figures of the van. For the 2023 model year, the vehicle is expected to carry a base price of $51,000 and will be offered in three trim levels. In its segment, the Pacifica hybrid competes directly with the Toyota Sienna Hybrid as both of them are hybrids.

Features
8.0/10

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will hit the dealerships in three trim levels, Touring L, Limited, and Pinnacle. The base price for the Touring L trim is expected to commence from $51,000, and for that amount of money, the minivan brings a lot to the table. As standard, the vehicle gets illuminated cup holders on the center stack, ambient lighting for the rear passenger section, a 360-degree camera system, and captain's chair seats in the second row. Moving up to the Limited trim sees a significant bump in price tag and adds several features as well. Some of the features include bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, a hands-free power tailgate, and ventilated front seats. The top-end Pinnacle trim maxes out with several creature comforts and luxurious features such as Quilted leather upholstery, lumbar pillows for the second-row seats, and KeySense tech for programming individual keyfobs.

Trim

Touring L

Limited

Pinnacle

MSRP

$51,000(est.)

$56,000(est.)

$61,000(est.)

Key Features

Upgraded and bigger center console with illumination for the cup holders

Bigger 18-inch alloy wheels

18-inch alloys with self-sealing tires

 

Rear passenger section ambient lighting

Power-operated liftgate with hands-free operation

Upgraded 115-volt power outlet

 

360-degree camera system

Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat

Quilted premium leather upholstery

 

Automated parking system

Ventilation for the front seats

Second-row lumbar pillows

 

Faux leather upholstery

Navigation system

KeySense

 

Captain's chair for the second row passengers

Upgraded audio system from Harman Kardon

Trim-specific exterior trims

We Recommend

Unlike the regular Pacifica, the Pacifican Hybrid doesn't get the base Touring trim. We would suggest the base trim of the hybrid, the Touring L since it would be adequate for a wide range of purposes. The mid-level Limited trim might eat into your funds a bit more but its additional features over the Touring L's offerings are worthy of the extra premium.

Release Date

The production of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is expected to commence in November 2022. Additionally, the brand has started accepting orders from August 2022 onwards.

Engine and Performance
7.0/10

Right from the beginning, the Chrysler Pacifica got Stellantis’s favorite motor, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that can be found on the Dodge Charger and the Jeep Wrangler too. The 2023 Pacifica Hybrid will get the same motor that will be paired to a hybrid system consisting of two electric motors. The electric motors are powered through a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that also features a plug-in charging option too. The powertrain also offers a pure EV mode in which the van can cover up to 33 miles before the battery runs out and the gasoline motor takes over. In hybrid mode, the powertrain makes a maximum of 260 horsepower along with 236 lb-ft of torque. To complete the 0-60mph sprint, the minivan takes 8 seconds and 16.2 seconds to complete the quarter-mile run. Inside the city limits as well as out on the highways, the powertrain always has adequate power on tap, and making those quick overtakes at highway speeds doesn’t involve working the motor too hard. However, as compared to other rivals, the Pacifica Hybrid might feel a bit leisurely at times.

Models

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2022 Kia Carnival

2021 Honda Odyssey

2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

MSRP

$46,145

$30,400

$31,790

$34,460

Engine 

3.6L V6 with one Electric Motor

3.5L V6

3.5L V6

2.5L Inline I-4 with one Electric Motor

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

FWD

FWD

Transmission

eCVT

8-speed automatic

10-speed automatic

eCVT

Power

260 hp @ 6,400 RPM

290 hp @ 6,000 RPM

280 hp @ 6,000 RPM

245 hp @ 6,000 RPM

Torque

236 lb-ft @ 3,700 RPM

262 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM

262 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM

176 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

0-60 MPH (seconds)

8.0 seconds

7.7 seconds

7.0 seconds

7.8 seconds

Quarter-Mile (seconds)

16.2 seconds

15.8 seconds

15.3 seconds

16.0 seconds

Top Speed (MPH)

110 MPH

115 MPH

111 MPH

116 MPH

The Kia Carnival gets a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 under its hood but doesn’t get any hybrid attachments though. Despite that, it makes 290 horsepower along with 262 lb-ft of torque, making it quicker than the Pacifica Hybrid too. The Honda Odyssey also gets a naturally breathing 3.5-liter V6 without any hybrid systems. It also makes more power and torque than the Pacifica Hybrid. The Toyota Sienna Hybrid gets the smallest motor here, a 2.5-liter I-4 along with a hybrid system and it is evident from its output figures. However, it is slightly quicker than the Pacifica, surprisingly.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Ride and Handling

There is nothing enthusiastic or sporty about a minivan’s handling since these vehicles are built for moving people and cargo, period. Yes, with the standard V6 motors and hybrid powertrains under their hoods, you can have some fun out on the open roads though. Coming to the Pacifica Hybrid, it handles like any other minivans out there, reasonably stable and sure-footed when driven in a relaxed way. With the AWD layout, the van offers more practicality over slippery driving conditions. In regular driving conditions, the suspension gobbles up almost every disturbance on the roads, offering a pleasant ride.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Braking Performance

People movers such as SUVs and minivans do require capable braking systems for safety reasons, especially when running with passengers onboard. The 2023 Pacifica Hybrid will get 13-inch front and 13-inch rear rotors to handle the braking duties. Being a plug-in hybrid, the van gets regenerative braking too, making the van’s braking a bit more effortless. However, the stopping distance of the Pacifica Hybrid is decent at most with 125 feet of stopping distance from 60mph.

Model

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2022 Kia Carnival

2021 Honda Odyssey

2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Brake Rotors (front) (in)

13

12.8

12.6

12.9

Brake Rotors (rear) (in)

13

12.8

13

12.5

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,010

4,727

4,603

4,610

60-0 (-ft)

125

118

119

131

The Kia Carnival gets 12.8-inch front and 12.8-inch rear rotors but shows exemplary braking prowess. With a curb weight of 4,727 lbs, the minivan stops completely from 60mph within 118 feet only. The Honda Odyssey gets the smallest front brakes here, a pair of 12.6-inch rotors. Despite that, the Odyssey halts from 60mph within 118 feet only. The Toyota Sienna Hybrid has the longest stopping distance of 131 feet despite having decent-sized brakes on all four wheels.

Fuel Economy
8.5/10

A big and cozy family mover with a hybrid tech to maximize fuel efficiency, this is pretty much a lot to ask for but the Pacifica Hybrid manages to fare well in this aspect. The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is expected to return an average of 30mpg of combined mileage when driven with the V6 only. In pure EV mode, the van can cover 33 miles on a single charge while in hybrid mode, the fuel economy numbers rise to 82 mpg.

Models

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2022 Kia Carnival

2022 Honda Odyssey

2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

MPG (City)

30

19

19

36

MPG (Highway)

N/A

26

28

36

MPG (Combined)

30

22

22

36

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons)

16.5

19

19.5

18.0

Range (City/Highway/Combined; miles)

N/A

361/494/433

371/546/429

648/648/648

The Kia Carnival doesn’t get any hybrid tech assisting its standard V6 motor hence the figures are on the lower side. In the cities, the Carnival returns an average of 19mpg only while highway drives push the number to 26mpg. In terms of combined output, the Carnival lags behind the Pacifica since the latter can return 30mpg when the V6 is driving the vehicle. The Honda Odyssey has a similar story to the Kia Carnival but its highway mpg rating is slightly higher at 28mpg. The Toyota Sienna Hybrid impresses with its consistent 36mpg of EPA rating under various driving scenarios.

Interior
9.0/10

The interior of the Chrysler Pacifica is the prime point of concern to a majority of its takers. During its last facelift in 2021, the minivan received some minor upgrades on the inside too. In the segment, the Pacifica offers the most versatile cabin due to its easy conversion capabilities, making it a cavernous cargo hauler in no time. However, while carrying people, it offers plenty of comfort on all three rows, and even offers second-row captain’s chair seats on the top-end Pinnacle trim. Headroom and legroom are plenty on offer for passengers on all three rows and the front seats get some creature comforts such as heating and ventilation too. The dashboard design of the van is a bit unconventional, with all the controls, even the gear selector knob, mounted on the dashboard itself.

Models

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2022 Kia Carnival

2022 Honda Odyssey

2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Seating Capacity

7

7

7

8

Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)

40.1/63.8/41.1

39.8/63.9/40.9

40.7/63.1/40.9

40.1/62.4/40.3

Second Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)

39.6/63.0/39.0

39.4/63.1/41.1

39.5/61.6/40.9

39.3/62.7/39.9

Third Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)

38.7/61.2/36.5

38.9/59.4/34.8

38.3/60.0/38.1

37.4/58.5/38.7

Cargo Capacity to 3rd row(cubic feet)

32.3

40.2

32.8

33.5

Cargo Capacity to 2nd row(cubic feet)

87.5

N/A

88.8

75.2

Cargo Capacity to 1st row(cubic feet)

140.5

140.5

144.9

101

The Kia Carnival gets a plush and well-appointed cabin but lacks legroom in its third-row seats. Instead of offering legroom to the last row passengers, the van provides a bit more cargo space behind the last row seats than the Pacifica Hybrid. The Honda Odyssey has the most spacious cabins here but its design looks slightly dated when compared to the rivals such as the Kia Carnival and the Pacifica Hybrid. However, the cabin offers plenty of room for all the passengers and then some more for cargo items as well. The Toyota Sienna’s cabin matches with the Kia Carnival’s cabin in terms of design and luxurious appointments after the latest upgrade it received. However, it does lose out on the available space on the inside, especially in terms of cargo carrying capacity.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid include:

  • Big center console with illuminated cup holders
  • Ambient lighting for the rear of the cabin
  • Second-row captain's chairs
  • Grocery bag hooks in cargo compartment
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated and Ventilated front seats

How intuitive is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid’s infotainment system?

In terms of the infotainment system and entertainment, the Pacifica Hybrid offers all the major connectivity options along with a fairly-big 10.1-inch touchscreen display. As standard, the system offers Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration options. Other than these, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and voice command capabilities are also offered as standard. As you go up the trim levels, some features get replaced with upgraded options such as a 20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and a total of 12 USB ports as well.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid include:

  • 10.1-inch touchscreen display
  • Bluetooth connectivity for two smartphones
  • Wireless support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Amazon Alexa compatibility
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker/20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system

Exterior
7.0/10

As impressive as it is on the inside, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid looks the part on the outside too. After its facelift in 2021, the overall appeal of the minivan got a boost with a reworked front fascia and subtle design updates on the side and the rear end of the vehicle too. The front end now looks more aggressive than before with the blacked-out front grille and a pair of sleek, upswept-style LED headlamp units. The side profile of the minivan doesn’t get too much of curves and creases and the massive sliding doors can be opened electronically, minimizing the effort while getting and out of the vehicle. The rear end looks quite appealing with the continuous LED tail lamp design while the power-operated liftgate takes up a majority of the rear end space of the vehicle.

Models

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2022 Kia Carnival

2022 Honda Odyssey

2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,010

4,476

4,398

4,610

Length (inches)

204.3

203

205.2

203.7

Width (inches)

79.6

78.5

78.5

78.5

Height (inches)

69.9

68.5

68.3

68.5

Ground Clearance (inches)

5.1

6.8

4.5

6.4

Wheelbase (inches)

121.6

121.7

118.1

120.5

The Kia Carnival looks like a cool and big, modern minivan and has a better appeal than a majority of the offerings in the segment. At the front, the van gets the latest iteration of Kia’s Tiger grille and a few tasteful chrome exterior trims follow along the side profile of the vehicle. The Honda Odyssey might get the interior part right but doesn't quite make it when it comes to the exterior design. Right from the front end, the design fails to appeal and the side profile of the van gets several creases and lines that aren’t required. The Toyota Sienna Hybrid looks like the bigger brother of the Camry due to the front-end design and looks quite appealing for a people mover as well.

Some standout exterior features include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Power-adjustable and heated ORVMs
  • Power-sliding rear passenger doors
  • Power-operated liftgate with hands-free function
  • Panoramic sunroof

Safety
9.0/10

The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid did impress with its safety aspect by scoring a perfect 5-star rating from the NHTSA and bagging the highest, Top Safety Pick + award from the IIHS as well. Even though the ratings of the 2023 model aren’t available now, we expect the van to perform similarly since the safety aspect will remain untouched. Other than the impressive safety ratings, the vehicle also gets several advanced driver assistance techs as standard such as Adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Some of the standout safety features include:

  • Adaptive cruise control 
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert 
  • Forward collision mitigation
  • Lane departure mitigation
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Reverse automatic braking 

Competition
6.0/10

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs 2022 Kia Carnival

The Kia Carnival is a much older contender in the segment when compared to the Pacifica Hybrid but doesn’t get a hybrid model yet. As such, it cannot match with the Pacifica Hybrid in terms of fuel economy and driving range but is a clearly better alternative in almost every other aspect. Starting off with the impressive performance figures, the Carnival feels more upscale and luxurious on the inside as compared to the Pacifica but the latter triumphs over the former in terms of offering a versatile cabin.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs 2022 Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey, much like the Carnival, is an old but trusted contender in the segment but feels dated in its current version. The van competes with the Pacifica Hybrid with a few strengths of its own such as a spacious cabin and better performance. On the design part, the Odyssey feels dated both inside and out and doesn't get a hybrid model either. However, it makes for a good option for shoppers looking for a straightforward people mover at a lower price point.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid has been around for more than a couple of decades now and has evolved impressively both in terms of design and technology. Even though it gets a smaller powertrain than most of the rivals in this segment, it still manages to be quick and powerful enough for a minivan. In terms of design too, it gives the Pacifica Hybrid a tough time as well. However, on the inside, the Sienna loses out to a few due to a lack of standard cargo capacity and rear seat legroom.

Final Verdict
9.9/10

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid should be on top of your priority list if comfort, versatility, and style are the things you are looking for. Apart from being quite a stylish one on the outside, the Pacifica Hybrid almost blows away its opponents by the level of practicality it offers by allowing itself to be converted into a cargo-hauling vehicle in no time. In terms of performance too, the minivan doesn’t disappoint despite offering a leisurely performance. Furthermore, the minivan gets the safety part right too with top-notch safety scores and an impressive set of standard ADAS techs right from the base trim.

Trims

    Touring L
    $50,795 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 8cyl FWD 1CVT
    • Horsepower: 260 hp hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Limited
    $54,895 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 8cyl FWD 1CVT
    • Horsepower: 260 hp hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Pinnacle
    $60,345 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 8cyl FWD 1CVT
    • Horsepower: 260 hp hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg

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hybrid

Rating

8.13

Horsepower

260 hp

Torque

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Capacity

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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.2 sec16.8 sec110 mph
    7.7 sec15.9 sec116 mph

    2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg30 mpg30 mpg16.5 gal.478.5/495 mi.
      36 mpg36 mpg36 mpg18 gal.-

      2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        204.3 in.79.6 in.69.9 in.5.1 in.121.6 in. -
        203.7 in.78.5 in.68.5 in.6.4 in.120.5 in. -

        2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          32.3 cu.ft.165 cu.ft.140.5 cu.ft.
          58.5 cu.ft.162.5 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.

          2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            140.5 cu.ft.32.3 cu.ft.140.5 cu.ft.
            101 cu.ft.58.5 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.

            2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              19980 lbs.1290 lbs.5010 lbs.
              -1335 lbs.4610 lbs. -

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              Daniel smith

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              Touring L 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

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              Posted On: August 21, 2024

              Greatest car I every bought

              Pros - ["Great gas mileage", "Very comfortable", "Great storage room could you can lay down the seats"]

              Cons - {"0": "no spare tire", "1": "When auto stop engages at a stoplight sometimes the AC blows warm", "2": "Radio sometimes cuts off when it's hot in the car has to restart"}

              The Chrysler Pacifica I think is an awesome car is very safe and comfortable to drive my kids love it plenty of room for them and seven people and if I need to use the house, then I can fold the front seat down in the floor and the rear two seats down and have plenty of room to haul great AC and great get up and go get out on the road

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              Posted On: June 23, 2024

              2022 Chrysler Pacifica

              Pros - ["The Room when all stow and go seats are folded into the floor", "The room when 7 passengers are in the van on a trip."]

              Cons - ["The small center console", "Not able to control the rear heat and air from the front controls"]

              We had a town and country van that we just loved and we had to purchase a new vehicle so we bought this 2022 Pacifica and we are in love with it. The comfort is unreal along with plenty leg room. This van rides so smoothly going down the road you don't feel hardly no bumps in the road. Everything is on a touch screen right in front of you for easy controls. Stow 'n Go seating, tucking its second-...

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