Performance Tested - 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Road Test

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Performance Tested - 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Road Test

Will the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica perform as expected around our test track? Check out the numbers we recorded while testing this all-new minivan.

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longtimelurker

No reason that the lower gears in a NINE-SPEED transmission should not allow energetic acceleration at low speeds. That many ratios should allow the engine to QUICKLY get into its powerband and stay there. That 6400-rpm power peak should correspond to no more than 28-30 mph in a powertrain with this many ratios.

bohio

So, presuming the test date cited isn't an error (8/23/2016), these results are being published 79 days later? I don't think I'd call that "hot off the press".

SadButTrue

@bohio -- We were in the lab with a pen and a pad! Here's a fuller explanation of what we've been up to, if you're curious:

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/update-on-edmunds-content.html

-JS

bohio

For other readers, JS has pointed us to an Instagram-based blog. Which, if you want to comment on the (extremely brief!) updates therein, requires that you register with Instagram. Don't know if this is a better way, but it appears to be the way it is. :-p

stuntman_mike

It's too bad that it doesn't actually have a six speed. I'd be more inclined to buy it instead of having to roll the dice on that ZF nine-speed.

qbrozen

FYI, Edmunds, the specs list above claims 6-speed, while the narrative claims 9-speed.

I'm very surprised there is no wheelspin off the line. I have a hard time NOT spinning the front tire on takeoff in my wife's '14 T&C.

SadButTrue

@qbrozen Oops, thanks for the catch. We'll update that.

-JS

stanberger

Based on my experience with previous vans--and my new Pacifica Limited--I'd wager I could spin the tires without any effort on their long-term van. Anything beyond half throttle will get a chirp (or more). And for the record, I've put 4000 plus miles on my van and had no problems in evidence at delivery or since then. I'm thoroughly pleased. Seems to me that there's a tendency to "damn with feint praise" on this long-term test. Even Motor Trend achieved better track results (6.7 sec 0-60 on their lighter Touring version) and approximately the same on the heavier Limited during their Car of the Year testing.

sarlizies

longtimelurker said:

No reason that the lower gears in a NINE-SPEED transmission should not allow energetic acceleration at low speeds. That many ratios should allow the engine to QUICKLY get into its powerband and stay there. That 6400-rpm power peak should correspond to no more than 28-30 mph in a powertrain with this many ratios.

Well that way u need to do only 5 automatic speed gear and make them longer thats it!

dlamphier

I was surprised with the comments about no wheel spin. I have a 2017 Pacifica Limited and I assure you that if you nail the throttle it will spin the tires.