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2008 Chrysler Pacifica - enlargeThe 2008 Chrysler Pacifica full-size, near-luxury wagon (MSRP: $24,635 - $36,195, Invoice price: $22,745 - $33,034) comes in Base LX, Touring, and Limited trim levels. The Chrysler Pacifica is currently in its second generation. The first generation Pacifica was introduced in 2004. It is currently assembled in Ontario, Canada.
This wagon competes with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Journey, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus X, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, Mercedes-Benz R Class, Saab 9-7X, Saturn Outlook, Subaru Forester, and the Volvo XC90. Available engines are the standard 200-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine (mated to a four-speed shiftable automatic transmission) and the optional 253-horsepower, 4.0-liter V6 engine (mated to a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission). The Pacifica is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.
The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica wagon has a four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a self-leveling suspension, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features for the wagon include 17 x 7.5 inch steel wheels, all season tires, a temporary spare tire, and a steel spare wheel. It has full wheel covers, an underbody mounted spare tire, and variable-intermittent wipers. More exterior features include a privacy glass, a roof rack, a rear defogger, and a rear window wiper.
Instrumentation features for the Chrysler Pacifica wagon are a tachometer, a clock, and low fuel level warning. It is also equipped with cargo tie downs. Cargo room for the LX is 92 cubic feet (maximum), while space for the Touring and Limited models are approximately 80 cubic feet (due to the third row seats).
Basic interior features for this wagon include a five- or six-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, and premium cloth upholstery. In the front, it has an eight-way power and height-adjustable driver seat and a four-way power passenger seat. In the rear, the Pacifica has a split-bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and rear ventilation ducts.
Power features for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica include remote power door locks, power windows, four one-touch power windows, and power mirrors.
Convenience features include cruise control, speed-proportional power steering, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. The Pacifica is equipped with audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, front and rear cupholders, front and rear door pockets, and a front seatback storage. It also has 12V front and 12V rear power outlets, a front console with storage, an overhead console with storage, and retained accessory power.
Comfort features for this wagon are dual-zone air conditioning, front reading lights, dual vanity mirrors, and a cargo area light.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica entertainment features include an AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller stereo, and 66 watts of stereo output. It has six total speakers, a mast antenna, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
This wagon has the following safety and security features: ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), emergency braking assist, and traction control. The Pacifica has stability control, front and rear head airbags, passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, and front seatbelt pretensioners. It is equipped with rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, a rear center three-point belt, two front and two rear height-adjustable headrests, and a remote anti-theft alarm system. The Chrysler Pacifica also has an engine immobilizer, tire pressure monitoring, auto delay off headlamps, and electronic brake-force distribution.
More features for the Chrysler Pacifica Touring version of the wagon include a trip computer, an external temperature display, alloy wheels, third row head airbags, and front fog/driving lights. It has dusk-sensing headlamps, a remote anti-theft alarm system, a six-passenger seating in three rows, and a ten-way power driver seat. The Pacifica Touring is equipped with a bucket rear seat, a folding rear seatback, rear ventilation ducts with fan control, a manual folding split-bench third row seats, and 50-50 split bench third row seats. It also has reclining rear seats, an automatic temperature control, heated mirrors, and a universal remote transmitter.
Other features for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica Touring wagon are interior air filtration, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, rear reading lights, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather trim on shift knob, front and rear floor mats, and a satellite radio. It also features an upgraded audio system (which has an AM/FM in-dash single CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback stereo, 200 watts stereo output, seven total Infinity premium brand speakers, a Sirius satellite radio, and a radio data system).
Additional features for the Chrysler Pacifica Limited are 19-inch chrome alloy wheels, body-color fascias, a power glass sunroof, a power liftgate, rear parking assist, and premium leather upholstery. It has multi-level heating driver, passenger, and rear seats and height-adjustable pedals. Also available are a cargo net, a laminated door glass, a leather and wood steering wheel, leather and wood trim on shift knob, driver seat memory, and a six-CD changer.
A safety report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica wagon received five stars out of five in frontal and in side crash tests, and four stars out of five in rollover tests (2WD and 4WD).
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Chrysler Pacifica Wagon held up mechanically. The Chrysler Pacifica Wagon received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2004): Excellent ratings for its engine, electrical system, suspension, brakes, exhaust, paint and trim, and body hardware; Very Good ratings for its transmission (major), drive, fuel, climate and audio system, and power equipment; a Good rating for its squeaks and rattles; and a Fair rating for its transmission (minor).
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New Car Overview of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Crossover Station
•2005 Chrysler Pacifica Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle/Minivan
Chrysler's crossover wagon is large -- as long as the biggest sedan and equally wide, with a prominent hood and broad grille consuming the face between corner clusters of projector-style headlamps.
•2005 Chrysler Pacifica Full-Size Minivan
The Chrysler Pacifica starts at $24,315 for 2005, more than $5,000 cheaper than last year's base model. With a rear suspension from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and some other parts from the Mercedes bin, it drives a lot like a luxury car. Even with a lower price this year, the base Pacifica is still a great place to spend a long road trip. It has comfortable seats and a quiet, roomy interior.
•2004 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan
The new Chrysler crossover sport utility vehicle is large -- as long as the biggest sedan and equally wide, with a prominent hood and broad grille consuming the face between corner clusters of projector-style headlamps.
• 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Full-Size Wagon
On palm-fringed Prospect Avenue in La Jolla -- the ritzy seaside enclave of suburban San Diego where super-rich residents steer mega-bucks car candy with labels like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini -- we observe that more than a few of the sidewalk shoppers pay unusual attention to our vehicle with their heads turning and fingers pointing as we roll by.
