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Chrysler says that the Pacifica is the overachiever of the minivan class, scoring 28 points on the MPG scale. Despite this, its 3.6-liter V6 engine also makes it one of the most powerful models.
According to the US Government's newly released estimates, the Pacifica gets 28 mpg highway, 18 mpg city, and 22 mpg combined. Those are not just a little better than the previous model, as the 2016 Town & Country was rated by the EPA at 25 mpg highway, 17 around town, and 20 mpg overall.
Although Chrysler says this is a best-in-class result, that's not the case. A 2016 Honda Odyssey is rated one extra mile to the gallon higher around town. Another thorn in Pacifica's side is the aging Nissan Quest, with 27/20/23.
As for the Toyota Sienna and Kia Sedona, they both match the Pacifica's 18 mpg rating in the city, but don't come even close on the highway.
These fuel economy numbers are attributed to an updated version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar engine, which makes 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. However, a more aerodynamic shape and the nine-speed automatic gearbox also play their parts.
For the record, the 2017 Pacifica won't come with stop-start technology, which will be added later on and could give it an extra mpg around town. However, the real economy champion will be the Pacifica Hybrid, which is actually a plug-in hybrid. It's expected to have an electric-only range of 30 miles per charge and achieve an efficiency rating of 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) based on the current EPA standards.
"The Pacifica isn't just engineered for today," says Mark Chernoby, Chief Operating Officer Product Development and Head of Product Portfolio Management for FCA's Group Executive Council. "This vehicle is designed and crafted to enhance the lives of our customers for years to come."
We're not minivan experts, but it's clear that the Pacifica is going to be much cheaper to run than a 7-seat crossover. Gas is really cheap right now, but if you plan to use it for commutes, it might be a good idea to get the plug-in hybrid that can hit 75 mph in EV mode.
Although Chrysler says this is a best-in-class result, that's not the case. A 2016 Honda Odyssey is rated one extra mile to the gallon higher around town. Another thorn in Pacifica's side is the aging Nissan Quest, with 27/20/23.
As for the Toyota Sienna and Kia Sedona, they both match the Pacifica's 18 mpg rating in the city, but don't come even close on the highway.
These fuel economy numbers are attributed to an updated version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar engine, which makes 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. However, a more aerodynamic shape and the nine-speed automatic gearbox also play their parts.
For the record, the 2017 Pacifica won't come with stop-start technology, which will be added later on and could give it an extra mpg around town. However, the real economy champion will be the Pacifica Hybrid, which is actually a plug-in hybrid. It's expected to have an electric-only range of 30 miles per charge and achieve an efficiency rating of 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) based on the current EPA standards.
"The Pacifica isn't just engineered for today," says Mark Chernoby, Chief Operating Officer Product Development and Head of Product Portfolio Management for FCA's Group Executive Council. "This vehicle is designed and crafted to enhance the lives of our customers for years to come."
We're not minivan experts, but it's clear that the Pacifica is going to be much cheaper to run than a 7-seat crossover. Gas is really cheap right now, but if you plan to use it for commutes, it might be a good idea to get the plug-in hybrid that can hit 75 mph in EV mode.
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