2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid review

1. Excellent hybrid powertrain

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 3.6L V6 and two electric motors backed by a 16-kWh battery. This is a plug-in hybrid, meaning you can plug into a slow 110-volt charger (same as your cell phone), and completely “refill" the battery overnight. Once at 100%, you'll have an EPA-estimated 32 miles of electric-only driving range before the gas engine turns on.

If you have a short commute, it could be that you never have to use a drop of fuel. The Pacifica Hybrid also makes a great road tripper, and when using just gas returns a solid EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined.

2. Huge cargo space

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid blends the best of crossover and minivan design, and this is most apparent in the voluminous interior. With seating for seven or eight people depending on configuration, the Pacifica Hybrid has clever storage solutions for all your family's and friends' stuff. Behind the third row of seats is 32.3 cu-ft of cargo space, or approximately three checked bags. The easy (and standard) Stow 'N Go^® seating folds flat to the floor, giving you 87.5 cu-ft, enough for a small dresser. Fold the second row flat if you need 140.5 cu-ft of space for all your big yard sale finds.

3. Tech for everyone

You, and all your passengers, will love the Pacific Hybrid's available tech features. All 2019 trim levels have available Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™, for all your music, maps, and voice texting needs.

If you want to entertain the kids, optional Uconnect^® Theater adds 10.1-inch HD entertainment screens to the front seatbacks, enabling gaming and movies on the go. Caught in a downpour? The optional remote keyless entry system will unlock all the doors without touching the fob, making the mad dash with your arms full easier than ever. Standard active noise cancellation technology fights back against road and wind noise, letting you arrive without feeling run down.

4. Driver assistance copilot

It's hard to manage every task driving demands, especially if you are stressed or tired. Let the Pacifica Hybrid handle some of those duties with its smart driver assistance features. The available 360° surround view camera lets you see all your surroundings when backing, making even parallel parking or backing into a garage an easy task. Available blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control are your second set of eyes on the highway, helping you keep your distance from other vehicles. If you often drive family and friends around, the Pacifica Hybrid has the driver assistance features you want

5. Find the Pacifica for you

The 2019 Pacifica Hybrid has several trim levels enabling you to find exactly the vehicle you want. Pacifica Hybrid Touring Plus starts off as a base trim, loaded with standard features like heated front seats and steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, and remote start. Hybrid Touring L adds big items like an 8.4-inch touchscreen and heated second-row streets. Smaller items include more acoustic dampening and a seven-inch driver information display. The Pacifica Hybrid Limited is a high-end family hauler and adds nice standard features like Nappa leather seating surfaces, additional second-row USB ports, 20-inch wheels, and a built-in vacuum. 2019 sees a special one-year-only trim, the Hybrid Limited 35th Anniversary, with a black interior with red stitching, 35th-anniversary logos, and exterior badges.