2017 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Road Test - Introduction
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Road Test - Introduction
Is the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan the ultimate family vehicle? We're going to find out now that we have added one to our long-term test fleet.
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Now how about adding the the new Mazda CX-9 Signature?
The roof rack is not usable for people who transport canoes. You cannot put two tandem canoes side by side on those crossbars, and you cannot mount Yakima or Thule crossbars on the van without expensive modifications.
When you fold down the back two rows the floor is no longer flat, and the interior height is not enough to hold my bike in an upright position with the front wheel removed. I doubt it is even high enough to fit a garbage can.
The storage options for front seat passengers are not as good as the outgoing van. There is one glove compartment in the Pacifica, not two as in the old one.
The ground clearance has been reduced to a point that driving in snow country will turn that front air dam into a snowplow until the plastic breaks.
Haven't looked at a Pacifica yet but we plan to keep the old van around (it's our pickup) and downsize to a hatch one of these days anyway. Sounds like the Pacifica has morphed entirely into a people mover. Guess the outdoor crowd will switch to the Transit Connect type of rigs.
The ground clearance in snow issue is one that probably doesn't impact a lot of minivan customers and Chrysler likely decided improved fuel economy numbers were more important to more people not to mention the Federal government.
I second hank39's suggestion... CX-9 Signature next, please.
As for the trim levels: Touring, Touring-L and Touring-L Plus? Who comes up with this stuff?
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive