- The EPA released statements estimating that the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica could saves an average of $2,250 annually in fuel costs.
- The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica received minor upgrades in performance, but advanced safety and additional features make up for it.
- Buy a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica at Barry Sanders Supercenter in Stillwater, OK.
It’s hard to find an honest car reviewer who doesn’t love the Pacifica series. And for good reason! The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid model has excelled for years in important areas. And families here in Stillwater, Oklahoma need a van that they can not only trust to get them from point A to point B, but a vehicle that offers the premium safety and luxury options any parent or minivan enthusiast can appreciate. This outperforming hybrid van is guaranteed to accommodate any busy family who value ease-of-use and reducing costs. Enough talking!
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: The Best Bang-For-Your-Buck
Thanks to the two electric motors and an AWD 3.6L V6 engine fit under the hood, this returning family favorite is capable of providing up to 32 miles of electric power before the normal engine even begins consuming fuel. Which should be just enough for you to go do some errands downtown or drive to and from that favorite restaurant you’ve always loved without wasting a single drop of gas. And to make it all even better, a 240 volt home charger is capable of filling this EV to full capacity in less than 2 hours!
Once the battery is depleted, the Pacifica will get a combined city/highway rating of around 30mpg during those long road trips or drives that are bound to come. The new and improved use of power and gas in the engine feels phenomenally efficient and allows you to go almost 520 miles between every gas station stop. Numbers like that make this hybrid minivan one of the greenest electric vehicles available in the market today. Guess that explains why this beloved model has been getting so many rave reviews!
Tax Credits & Fuel Saving All-Year Round
The EPA released statements estimating that the 2021 Pacifica could save you an average $2,250 annually in fuel costs! While the hybrid costs $4,800 more when buying the base Touring form, Pacifica owners still qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. As noted before, even without the tax credit, the Pacifica knocks many other hybrid minivans out of the ballpark.
Lacking Power Under The Hood
The Pacifica is one of the most efficient vans we’ve ever tested and sold to our OKC buyers. However, you can definitely see where Chrysler had to make their sacrifices to deliver such a product.
The two motors under the hood are powered by a single 16-kwh lithium-ion battery that is stored under the middle of the van. Which explains why there are no Stow-N-Go seats in the middle row (kind of a bummer). Because of the total 260 horsepower compared to the 287 provided with the non-hybrid model, the Pacifica may feel a little sluggish at passing speeds. It also does not offer paddle shifters in the standard package. This makes it impossible to override the automatic shift programming, if you go with the base model.
Improved Safety & Technology
This is where the vehicle definitely shines in the work they put into it. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid an overall safety rating of five out of five stars! It received five stars in the side crash test and four in the frontal crash and rollover tests.
It comes with all the standard safety technologies that many modern vehicles equip along with the option to integrate advanced technology features like a surround-view parking camera system, automatic lane detection, parallel and perpendicular park assist, Chrysler “KeySense” (set speed and audio volume limits for secondary drivers), and a front parking sensor setup. So regardless of where you drive, whether it be to your favorite attractions here in Oklahoma or out of state, the Pacifica will keep you safe and sound all the way there. A list is provide below of all the standard features equipped in the Base 2021 Pacifica model:
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Stop-and-go adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Rearview camera
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Screen Entertainment & Passenger Monitoring
Some of the most exciting updates for this year’s model is the introduction of a new and improved 10.1 inch infotainment display with the latest UConnect 5 operating system. It comes with a much larger and more crystal clear screen design and includes Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration for all types of wireless devices. Which is always important for any driver who plans on regularly using it during trips.
A rear entertainment system is integrated into the back for all those extra passengers that get “antsy” in the car easily (we know how it is), but what truly stands out for this model is the optional “FamCam.” This interesting little addition allows parents to see a sharp, bird’s eye view of the rear two rows of seats on the front info display to stop those squabbling siblings and check on sleepy toddlers.
Flexible Seating Options
Soccer games, late night parties, family events, whatever it may be, you can rest assured that you’ll have enough space. The 2021 Pacifica can fit up to 7 people (comfortably) and offers plenty of options through their Stow-N’-Go seating design to collapse the third row down completely into the ground of the van. While the second row does not have Stow-N’-Go seating, they can be completely removed using Chrysler’s easy-to-use pull straps. The van offers plenty of walking width and height between the seats and doors.
Versatile Cargo Space
We don’t just recommend this year’s model for our review because of the new technology and safety features though. The 2021 hybrid Pacifica is an absolute beast in the storage department and contains a surprising amount of hidden compartments, cubbies, an in-floor bins for anybody to use so you can optimize for exactly how much space you need depending on the trip and who’s coming along. The Pacifica is capable of providing up to 140.5 cubic feet of space with both rows folded down.
Chrysler Pacifica For Sale
Overall, the Pacifica Hybrid is high on our list for 2021’s top family vehicles available to parents. Storage and road trips will never be an issue thanks to easy drop-down Stow N’ Go rows. AND 100% powered adjustable seating. High-quality entertainment speakers and monitors are pre-built into the vehicle. These features outperform much of the “family van” systems that come included with most modern cars so keeping the kids entertained while you drive is now more than a possibility, yay!
Safety was obviously also a big priority for Chrysler and provided some of the best lane detection, parking sensors, and emergency braking features. There is no doubt that when it comes to fuel efficiency, safety, and storage, this model is in the top of its class. Overall, the Pacifica is one of our best options for those who need all the luxury “family van” features they can get without paying the hefty price tag.
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