Chrysler Pacifica Named Best Minivan for Families for 2024
There’s a reason that minivans are synonymous with being the best family vehicle, and the Chrysler Pacifica is one of the most popular. In fact, it’s the most awarded minivan for the past 7 years. U.S. News and World Report named it the Best Minivan for 2024 on their 2024 Best Cars for Families list for its safety, space, reliability, convenience, and connectivity.
Impressive interior
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica interior seats up to seven or eight, depending on the configuration. It has a total passenger volume of 165 cubic feet, providing plenty of room for the whole family to ride comfortably to school, errands, sports, and road trips.
The Chrysler Pacifica interior also allows you to customize your infotainment with up to five personal profiles on the Uconnect® 5 System. The available Uconnect Theater Family Group keeps your passengers entertained on the road with built-in Amazon Fire TV.
Strong, efficient performance
The Chrysler minivan provides a smooth ride and is powered by a standard 287-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine. The Chrysler Pacifica gas mileage is an EPA-estimated 19 mpg/city, 28 mpg/highway, and 22 mpg/combined. If you need to tow a trailer, boat, or other large item, the Chrysler Pacifica provides a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 3,600 pounds when properly equipped.
All Chrysler Pacifica trim levels come with standard front-wheel drive (FWD). The base trim is only available with FWD. The higher trim levels offer all-wheel drive (AWD) for improved traction on various road conditions.
Plenty of storage
When it comes to storage, the Chrysler Pacifica can’t be beat. It’s the only minivan that offers the available Stow ’n Go® Seating and Storage System. The seats fold into the floor to help you transport more cargo, or you can use the storage bins for smaller items when the seats are upright. In the back, this minivan provides 32.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row or a maximum of 140.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row.
Excellent safety
Vehicle safety features are important when it comes to protecting your family on the road. The Chrysler minivan is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick and earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Chrysler Pacifica offers the most standard safety features in the minivan segment, helping it to earn the title of best minivan. Standard vehicle safety features include LATCH connectors, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection warning, forward collision warning-plus mitigation, rear ParkSense with stop, and electronic stability control.
There’s even an available interior FamCAM camera, which provides the driver and front passenger with a bird’s eye view of children in rear-facing car seats.
New for 2024 is the Pacifica’s emergency vehicle alert system, which detects approaching emergency vehicles and alerts the driver.
What do the Chrysler Pacifica Reviews Say?
Do the Chrysler Pacifica reviews agree with U.S. News and World Report? They do!
Car and Driver notes that with the option of FWD or AWD, the Chrysler minivan outperforms competitors like the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Kia Carnival. They call the Pacficia a “seriously versatile minivan”, earning it a spot on their 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards list.
Consumer Reports appreciates the spacious, versatile Chrysler Pacifica interior and the advanced technology that make this van a “compelling vehicle”.
Edmunds also highlights the option for AWD as well as the convenience of the Stow 'n Go seating. This, combined with an upscale interior, makes the Chrysler Pacifica the best minivan for families.
Kelley Blue Book notes that the Chrysler Pacifica received high safety ratings and has a good selection standard and available safety features. The Chrysler minivan is well-equipped with family-friendly convenience features and offers luxurious higher trim levels.
Shop for a Chrysler Pacifica for Sale at Whitten Brothers Automotive
If you agree that the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is the best minivan for your family, Whitten Brothers Automotive has what you need! We’re the go-to Chrysler dealership for Ashland and Richmond, VA. We offer a great selection of new Chrysler Pacifica minivans. Explore our inventory online, then visit us in person to take a test drive. Whitten Brothers Automotive offers fair, transparent pricing, in-house financing, and vehicle trade-ins. Check out our new vehicle specials, and contact us to get started.
