Awards keep piling up for Chrysler Pacifica

Maybe we shouldn’t keep mentioning it, but we can’t help ourselves. 

In the space of slightly more than 24 hours this month, Chrysler Pacifica—already the most-awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017—earned two more prestigious awards.

Both were announced at the Chicago Auto Show. First, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) named Pacifica its 2017 “Family Vehicle of the Year”.

The next day, it was named MotorWeek’s choice for a 2017 Drivers’ Choice Award (one of the industry’s most coveted) as “Best Minivan”

To say the least, things at the Chicago Auto Show were terrific

Automotive journalists and public relations professionals make up the nonprofit MAMA. Now in its seventh year, the group’s award was developed to help car-shopping families make a wise decision when they’re ready for a new vehicle.

“Choosing a family vehicle is an important decision. It should be versatile, reliable, efficient and reasonably priced. MAMA members pooled their expertise and experience to select the best family vehicle from an excellent group of new and notably refreshed models, and the Chrysler Pacifica came out on top of them all,” said Damon Bell, MAMA Senior Vice President.  

MotorWeek’s editorial staff, in selecting the annual Drivers’ Choice Awards, evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles every year. Winners are chosen based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value for the dollar.

"There’s a lot to love about the 2017 Pacifica – Chrysler’s new-generation 'family mover,'" said John Davis, creator and host of MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine. “The ride and handling are much improved, the cabin is a lot quieter and the seats more comfortable. Even the operation of their exclusive Stow ‘n Go seating has been made easier. Then there is technology candy from the 8.4” Uconnect touchscreen, the Uconnect Theater for rear occupants, and a host of state-of-the-art safety and convenience features, including surround view cameras, parking assistance, and automatic emergency braking. Plus, let’s not forget the new built-in vacuum. Well, it’s a veritable plethora of great reasons to own, drive, and feel secure in this new-age Pacifica.”

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, Pacifica delivers class-leading gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment.

 

The Pacifica Hybrid takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with its class-exclusive, innovative hybrid powertrain. It’s the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range.

Right now at Barnett, you can lease 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring for only $299 a month for 39 months. This and all our other current offers can be found here. See us for details. Offers ends 2/28/17.