At a risk of repeating myself, these videos give us an insight and product knowledge that you would only get from ownership. This should help reduce our old enemy, buyer remorse. Great public service broadcasting here from TCCN gang. Thank you.
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
At the risk of repeating myself, 👏👏👏👏👏
@tedbell4416
Жыл бұрын
You're repeating yourself again Ray
@DigitalYojimbo
Жыл бұрын
No it doesn't its basically this guy sh1tting on anything not Toyota.
@somersetbassett4580
Жыл бұрын
Risk it!!
@thetruthspeaks8702
Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are excellent. Better than the dudes out there who make an appointment with a dealer and drive the car for 10 minutes and tell you that it’s the best.
@whataboutvegas
3 ай бұрын
😅 guess you've never owned one. Worst pule of garbage I've ever driven. Breaks down every 6-8 weeks. Different problem each time plus some repeating problems UGHHHH
@MrKillerRC
Жыл бұрын
I have this exact van. 2021 Pinnacle Hybrid. It has 40k miles. No problems. We love it. So comfy and smooth. I go months without gassing it up. We love the 35 miles of EV range. We save about $200 a month, not buying gas. The engine basically only runs on cold days or long road trips. It only needs one oil change a year.
@henryhonda8408
Жыл бұрын
Obviously you must live in a warm climate. I live in a very cold climate and I'm quite sure I wouldn't be nearly as enthusiastic about this van. For 5 months of the year when in EV mode the engine would be constantly starting so I can have heat inside the van thus defeating the purpose of having a plug-in hybrid.
@will_mcfarland
Жыл бұрын
Give us an update at 100k miles.
@MrKillerRC
Жыл бұрын
@@henryhonda8408 I live in Ohio. It was 24° this morning. The battery can run the heater just fine on low, in the winter. If you crank it up on high yes the engine will run about 5 minutes and then shut off. That’s still better than running gas all day long.
@rogerwatson2255
Жыл бұрын
@@MrKillerRC We’re lucky to hit 24 degrees mid afternoon here. That would be downright tropical this time of year. You see people in shorts when it gets that warm. That’s funny that you think that’s cold.
@MrKillerRC
Жыл бұрын
@@rogerwatson2255 Cool for you. It got down to -20° a month ago. But It’s not what my definition of cold is. It’s the battery’s definition. 75°F is optimal for lithium batteries. 30° is cold for a battery and activates the battery heater and engine to warm the battery and cabin. That’s what kills mpg, which is the topic here.
@elizabethstewart552
Жыл бұрын
When I turned 50 this year, I had a reverse mid-life crisis and instead of buying a sports car, I bought a mini van! 😂 I looked at all of them, and liked the Pacifica the best. I didn't opt for the Hybrid because of the recalls and issues. I didn't think the higher price justified the money you potentially save on gas. Plus, when you get the Hybrid, you can't have the Stow and Go option, or the power folding rear seats. I really, really love my 2023 Pacifica Limited though. It has more bells and whistles than the Odyssey, and you cannot get a Sienna unless you want to be on a waiting list for over a year. Kia was just a no. I picked it because I love the Stow and Go option. There is just so much versatility with this car. You can fold everything flat if you need to move something, or stow just some of the seats -- there is just so much flexibility. Chrysler really knocks it out of the park in that department! I will disagree with you in that I do think it is very quiet when you drive it. I think there is some special noise dampening system in the car. The visibility is awesome and the driver's seat is extremely comfortable. I have had no issues with the UConnect system -- the resolution is crystal clear and it's very easy to use. The console isn't overly complicated with too many buttons. The car's built in navigation works great if you don't want to hook up your phone. I have the Safety Sphere added in my car, and it is a far better camera system than the Odyssey. I just love that Chrysler thought of every little detail -- hooks for hanging grocery bags, hooks for hanging dry cleaning, USBs everywhere, sliding compartments for cup holders, the Fire TV, the AMAZING pano roof, and my absolute favorite --- the VACUUM!! I highly recommend you get the theater package if you have kids -- my kids can hook up their X-Box in the back when we take a longer car trip. You also get the vacuum and a Blue Ray player with that package. The vacuum won't replace using a shop vac, but it sure is handy for smaller jobs. Some people really dislike Chrysler because of past reliability issues. I don't keep cars for years and years -- so hopefully in the time that I do have it I won't have issues. So far I absolutely love it and I would recommend it if you are in the market for a mini van.
@atomicdmt8763
4 ай бұрын
good points! I didnt realize NO stow/go w Hybrid..........thats pivotal for me
@spectralknights2
3 ай бұрын
Nice. Perfect👍
@drewthebrave
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the details! I'm looking at buying a used one (non-hybrid) and am definitely going to get an extended warranty with it.
@vladimirgontcharenko2825
Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. I drive Pacifica hybrid 2017 . I do Uber and airport limo service. Current mileage 375 000 kilometres. Besides few recalls I got the following issues: 1. Front struts replaced at 300k kilometres. Cost 2000 Canadian dollars tax in labor and parts included. 2. Currently pending (parts ordered) electric coolant heater. Check engine light on. Estimated cost 1900 dollars. Besides above I didn’t have any other problem. I buy premium gas and use synthetic oil. Drive it every day year round in the city of Toronto.
@oneundecided
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. What is your real MPG? I also wonder what issues you have besides those shown in this video - kzitem.info/news/bejne/0W56s5t4rZx4laA
@vladimirgontcharenko2825
7 ай бұрын
@@oneundecided thank you for liking my comment:) I traded my 2017 for 2023 Pacifica hybrid. I don’t calculate mpg. I t makes no sense for me as I am charging during the day wherever it’s possible. I calculate that a 100 dollars on gas brings me 1000 gross income average. It’s 10% compared to a previous grand caravan where it was 25% on gas from my gross earnings.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
How many miles before trading for a new one? We picked up an ex-rental with 60k miles and really enjoy it.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@oneundecidedhe came back for a 2nd one!
@vladimirgontcharenko2825
5 ай бұрын
@@normt430 400k kilometres. Now drive 2023 Pacifica. Got it brand new in April 2023. Currently 68k kilometres on odo. So far everything is alright. How ever sway bar was to be replaced under warranty.
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
AMD, Chrysler/Fiat/Peugeot/Stellantis have never had a problem providing high style and plentiful features. Their chronic, decades-long problem is providing long term reliability. If I was in the market for a Hybrid minivan, I would choose a Sienna ten times out of ten. 😁
@v2fe
Жыл бұрын
That is a flat out lie.
@ozarkliving7263
Жыл бұрын
Correct, Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep have always been a poser vehicle for the poor and weak minded, folks who only care what they look like now and haven’t the complexity of thought to anticipate the future. Chronically poor. Fast food employees. Folks who have to get a loan for a 10 year old 100k mile vehicle and don’t have the fiscal acumen to save money. Everyone I know laughs at people who drive these terrible vehicles.
@Heartsofworship88
Жыл бұрын
@@ozarkliving7263 Only weak minded ignorant uninformed people make generalizations about others. Own a 19’ Pacifica, paid cash. PM and tires only with 89k. Own a 21’ Highlander, paid cash.
@Peteeboy2011
Жыл бұрын
@@ozarkliving7263 well put. I will never buy dodge/Chrysler product
@brandonv8721
Жыл бұрын
@Ozark Living you must be fun at parties......just a car dude
@jsohidub8
Жыл бұрын
The complaints about reliability are valid and I agree this vehicle is overly complex. However, I've had mine nearly two years, (two Midwest winters). I've saved a ton on gas. And that's just plugging in overnight with a trickle charge. I know where the public stations are and benefit from charging at work so those are considerations for any buyer as well. Yes, I get it. Toyotas are more reliable. I drove the new sienna. It was very nice, but comparably equipped cost a lot more (at the time) and didn't have the tax credit. You can't just say one base model costs more and say it's apples to apples. Toyota was louder, Infotainment was lame, middle seats don't come out, front seats are spongy and unsupportive (where chrysler's are admittedly too firm). And that clunky huge center console they put in is not going to be as useful as they claim. It's intrusive to say the least. I also owned a loaded 06 sienna once. It looked great, but it was full of rattles and squeaks. A faulty seal on the driver's door whistled constantly on the highway. It also couldn't hold the road for shit with any crosswind. Seats also looked great but were lumpy and uncomfortable. It basically failed in its job as a minivan. It was a big disappointment. Does that mean I think Toyotas are bad? Of course not but one size does not fit all and every car has problems. I've owned 2 town and countrys that were rock solid and would buy again. Pacifica jury is still out but I have a nice extended warranty to cover my arse.
@JKoolina
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm in central Indiana, so I was concerned about the battery range during winter months. I'm currently split between the Pacifica hybrid and the Sienna. How does it handle in the snow? Do you switch to snow tires during winter?
@jsohidub8
Жыл бұрын
@@JKoolina I haven't used snow tires but I know others do. It's not great in the snow. I think like most vehicles, hybrid versions have "efficiency" tires that tend to suck in winter. If you get a lot of snow, I would consider an AWD vehicle or snow tires. I don't get tons of snow. Tires are everything for traction, even more so than FWD vs AWD. Battery range will be worse in winter. just a fact. short cold trips will kill the mileage too. Once the car is warm, it can run on battery, then hybrid after and be very efficient. I still average mid to upper 20's in hybrid mode in winter (which is going to be more like upper teens to lower 20s on an ICE vehicle). All vehicles are less efficient in cold temps. Sienna and Pacifica Hybrid are no exceptions.
@Wasabi9111
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree w you. I love minivans and have owned many. I had 3 Pacificas - ice and hybrid and loved the hybrid the best. I was in a new sienna recent and was surprised how cheap and loud it was. I loved the 1st gen sienna. All the minivans have their pros and cons. I had the odyssey when my twins were baby and that car has the best seating for car seats and storage. The Pacifica is horrible when it comes to car seats.
@venezuelansavage
Жыл бұрын
I think the more you use the electric mode the less wear and tear you’ll place on the engine
@ionrazvan126
10 ай бұрын
I wanted to buy a Toyota but so many bad reviews about the quality and pricing
@lacompas
Жыл бұрын
This vehicle does have a 7kw resistance heater that can heat both the battery and cabin. The reason the A/C fluid doesn't go directly into the battery is to reduce the cooling pipework inside the battery.
@evidencebased1
Жыл бұрын
First time watching this commentator and I couldn’t help but feel he should be heading an automobile design team somewhere. He understands the engineering in great depth but also explains things in a simple way and expresses his opinions and recommendations well.
@ivangdrv
Жыл бұрын
I am so impressed by the fluency with which you present a 40 minute review! Thank you for putting in the effort and for being so thorough! It really helped me steer me away from the plug-in hybrid to the regular Limited S AWD version of this vehicle. I really wish you success and best of luck!
@TerryOtsubo
Жыл бұрын
Over five years into my ownership of a 2018 Pacifica PHEV. Still like it a lot. Rarely fillup gas. Engine is a little rough when the engine idles. 30,000 miles on it. Less than 5000 miles on the gas engine. So far, battery is holding up well. The 12v battery is holding up well too. The driver's side sliding door doesn't like to close since it was new. There are a lot of coolant hoses. At least they are using the same fluid. I don't like that I am not allowed to tow with it. I've driven it when it was 6 degrees F and the motor does come on when you turn on the heater. Then it will turn off and still provide heat.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Try this to help lessen engine run time in colder weather. During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@blades.
3 ай бұрын
Why can't you tow with it?
@POPS-ke9ji
Жыл бұрын
Great review but disagree on a few things. In warm weather this is an excellent PHEV, cold weather probably not so good for the reasons he explained. We live in Texas and purchased our van 2017 and we love it. Over 150,000 miles zero issues. We plug in every day with a level 2 charger and it’s fully charged in 2 hours. We average 1000 miles / tank. We have the hybrid platinum version the pinnacle trim had not came out yet. Paid 45k but we received a 7,500 tax credit which was awesome!!! Roughly $37,500 after tax credit. As long as you don’t floor it the motor will not turn on until the battery is depleted. We normally get 40 miles of electric range before the engine kicks on. Overall great mini van if you live in warm weather. Thanks
@OmarAmroussy
Жыл бұрын
also there are workarounds in cold weather to make it work decently, you precondition while the car is plugged, if you don't blast the heat it usually works at least partially on full electric
@joshuaphillips1081
Жыл бұрын
@@user-3tf67bk46u the thing to remember about total mileage is that the ICE is not getting 100% of those miles. If you're driving 40 to 50 miles per day and you can get 30 to 35 miles from the electric, then only about 30 to 35% of the miles are on the ICE. So a 150k mi PHEV has an ICE with only about 50k miles on it. Also, keep in mind that all of the associated engine issues at varying mileages are not 1-to-1 in a PHEV. While the ICE is not getting all the miles, a lot of the associated pumps and cooling systems are still getting the equivalent miles.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@Joseph-eh4rs
5 ай бұрын
That is impressive that you got to 150k miles without major issue. Our 2018 Pacifica Limited Hybrid with 50k miles had quite few repairs and recalls that I'm not confident it will last another 5 years.
@speedbird7976
3 ай бұрын
At 150K I’d say it’s worth replacing the battery 🔋 and continue with the fuel savings. I’m in Las Vegas but visit Southern California often where gas is very expensive. Looking at a used 2021 with 61K miles.
@smmamiri
6 ай бұрын
Great review but as a owner of 2023 pinnacle edition with 26K odometer, it’s a very nice and quite minivan, we mostly drive on pure electric with 18K fully electric and 8K hybrid without any issue, I live in Canada and we have cold winter and in a cold weather we are still on fully eclectic mode without engine kicks in, for sure we get better electric range when the weather is warmer and only in a extreme cold weather like -10 Celsius or colder the engine kicks in more often.
@thomosburn8740
Жыл бұрын
These reviews are great, very detailed. I'm a long time Chrysler enthusiast having purchased four of them over the years. I however confess, having lived with an EV for the last 3 years, I just don't see the appeal of a hybrid. If you can plug in that plug-in hybrid where you live, you can plug in an EV instead. You drastically reduce use of a brake pedal, and therefore any brake maintenance. And with no engine or transmission you totally bypass the need for oil changes, oil filters, transmission fluid or trans maintenance, engine air intake filter, serpentine belt, & the alternator. Plus the car is dead quiet and doesn't rumble while you're on the highway going 70mph.
@dougandlaurawhite
Жыл бұрын
I agree if your referring to a simple hybrid, but must disagree if you're referring to a plug in hybrid with a 30+ mile range. Our family goes on frequent road trips, so most of our gas miles have come from that. City driving has been close to 90% electric for my family. All your points are still reasonably applicable to this mini-van. You have two selectable levels of regen and little brake wear. Extremely infrequent oil changes when driven primarily electric, a transmission similar to an EV drivetrain with similar fluid requirements. Air filter and belt similar to oil changes........based on how much you use the gas engine. There is no alternator or starter to fail, just like an EV. The dead quiet aspect is one of this van's best features, until the engine starts, then it's still better than normal thanks to decent sound deadening. Actually, the engine isn't the issue, some have complained that the motor generator tranny creates a whine/drone that can be heard at lower speeds. I can hear it too. They should put active noise cancelling in the cabin as a feature and that would do the trick.
@AF_Gulfstream
11 ай бұрын
My neighbor has this exact model it has been crippled over and over by electrical problems and a severe parts shortage due to reliability of the broken part outpacing the parts being manufactured. They bought this to take their kids to football and soccer practice and it has let them down over and over. My other next door neighbor has a 2013 Sienna with 170k and has never missed a practice of their four kids. Chrysler/Stellantis is the epitome of “All show no go”
@tiffster1
6 ай бұрын
The Toyota parked behind explains the bias. 2 points of disagreement, the 4 timing chains are a smart idea. It disperses the overall load between 4 chains rather than over working 1 or 2 chains. They last longer. You regularly see these motors on marketplace with 3-450,000 miles on the original motor. Second, the rear shock on the left assists the motorized shock on the right for equal distribution of the doors weight. I’m on my 5th caravan and I’ve never had a rear hatch motor or any slider door issues. In fact my current 2010 Caravan has 208,000 miles on it. Original transmission, starter, alternator, water pump, it has never failed to start and has never broken down. That’s why it the number 1 selling minivan because of repeat buyers like me, they are excellent vehicles.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
At least it has timing chains...unlike Honda.
@speedbird7976
3 ай бұрын
Never thought of the distributed load between the 4 chains the more you know thanks.
@KL-md9ey
3 ай бұрын
This guy definitely loves Toyota and Lexus. Consumer Report, though, reports very bad problems with the PacHyb last year. I would have loved to buy one, then that CR came out.
@normt430
3 ай бұрын
@@KL-md9ey rental companies love the PacHy as they are reliable.
@roberttauber7286
Жыл бұрын
I am sorry to say but I have a 2022 Pac Hybrid Limited. One step down from the one in your video. I love mine. And yes there is a heat pump. And no the engine foes not come on every time you put your foot on the gas. I can remote start and have no gas engine startup unless it has been sitting for a while in the cold. But what you did not mention is the cabin/battery preconditioning system that helps to save gas and significantly reduces the amount of time the van needs to preheat in cold weather. I get about 50Km on a full charge in the summer and 25-30 km in the winter here in Alberta Canada. But here is where the Hybrid system does it's best work. I tend to do 250Km a day with work and basic commuting. Of that 250km if I stay so 60kph or less, so main roads, and not any inner city highways or byways over 65kph I can get about 175km of that 250km on electric. Once the batter(16kWh total. 12kWh for full Electric & 4kWh for Hybrid mode) is dead, keeping your speed to 60kph or less gives you about a 50e/50g ratio once you get over 70kph it's about a 40e/60g and 80kph is 30e/70g and 90+ it is 5e/95g ratios. So it is a great van for city driving all around. I was actually able to a 900+km trip last summer on one tank of gas, with 3.25 full charges. Some of your negative points I feel were valid but unless you've driven it long term you'd have learned that many of your negative points are actually not so negative. She is a wonderful van in my books. Though I do mis the Stow&Go and my AWD from my 2020 Launch edition. But I do not miss filling up my tank once every 6 days. I actually got 45 day & 3300km out of one tank back in the first week of July 2022. Before I started driving for work everyday I was averaging 1700km Electric & 330km gas with every fill up. Tot fill ups from Mar 15 to July 25 2022 was 5 fills at an average of 26 between fill ups. All on a level 1 charger at 12hrs to charge from 0-100%. The only things I wish this van had are: 1) Rear motor for AWD 2) Ability for the driver to be able to manually disengage the Regen breaks. 3) The ability to switch driving modes. (Full Electric, Hybrid or Full gas) Even if the ECU could change to full hybrid if driving over 70kph to conserve battery power at higher speeds would be nice.
@JKoolina
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm in central Indiana where it can get cold during winters and was concerned about the battery range during winter. I'm split between the Pacifica hybrid and the Sienna. Do you switch to snow tires during winter?
@roberttauber7286
Жыл бұрын
@@JKoolina yes I do. Even on my old 2020 Launch Edition with AWD I had winter tires. I would not drive in the winter with anything else for my family. Just be carful with the regen breaks on tho pacific. When the traction control kicks in the regen breaks will disengage leaving you with no breaks for 0 to 2 sec even with your don't on the break peddle. Scary feeling first few times.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Yes, his negatives are not really negatives in 2024!
@LanceT.
Жыл бұрын
Three points, though: 1) it's available now instead of waiting 1-2 years for a comparable Sienna hybrid (e.g., in limited or platinum trim), 2) even when not attempting to be a pure EV it gets over 80 mpge blowing away the competition, and 3) it is currently eligible for a tax credit which takes its price lower than that of the top end of the competitors (even if you assumed that you could find a competitor, such as a Sienna without a huge "market adjustment").
@amar1185
Жыл бұрын
it gets 80mpge when combined with charged battery usage, without the battery in real life scenarios like steady highway driving, it's anywhere from 24-32 mpg. still great for a minivan but definitely nowhere near the 80 mpg bs advertised
@byronargueta1026
Жыл бұрын
I rather wait two years and get a reliable minivan, than buying this piece of junk and spent countless days getting stuff fixed at the dealer. No thank you.
@oleglishchenko4922
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is available because nobody wants this overcomplicated and hence unreliable vehicle. Unless you just lease it for a warranty period. Still, you'll spend lots of time at the dealer fixing it. My friend had it and traded in in 2 years
@wescot
Жыл бұрын
I would wait the 2 years for a Toyota. Had only bad experiences owning Chrysler products not only myself several family members and friends that made the mistake of buying Chryslers
@LanceT.
Жыл бұрын
I mean, there are other reasons to buy a vehicle than reliability, right? Someone might buy it because they prefer the way it looks or drives, because they want to decrease carbon emissions, because they like certain features, or because they feel that it is more luxurious, etc. If you are concerned solely with reliability, then a 60k complicated vehicle with myriad motors and technologies is probably not the vehicle for you. It's reasonable to wait for a different brand, but I'm skeptical that you will necessarily spend "lots of time" or "countless days" getting things fixed at the dealer. I'd LOVE to see an objective statistical analysis of time spent in repairs or maintenance. Is it a matter of 2 repairs per year instead of 1, or is it a matter of 50 repairs per year instead of 0? For me, my primary concern is reliability's (or its perceived reliability) effect on resale value and safety.
@damham5689
8 ай бұрын
Since the late 1970s Ive bought 5 Chrysler products new off the lot. They do make some great looking products. Unfortunately I have never experienced one that wasn't plagued with a plethora of mechanical and or electrical problems..I finally gave up hope if finding a well made one. From personal experience, IMO, Chrysler / Dodge quality and reliability is tied with Land Rover.
@brianmiller5794
Жыл бұрын
I like in MN and have a 22 pacifica hybrid and drive it on electric with close to full range frequently so your comment that it is worthless in cold climates is not accurate in my experience. It is true running the HVAC will generally trigger the ICE but if just using heated steering wheel and seats and especially if using scheduled conditioning I can go 30 miles all electric even I. 0 degrees. When using heater and not preconditioning it will still use electric for really great mpgs. In 1 year ownership I am over 60% electric miles. Great comprehensive review but had to comment it works great in winter for me and the preconditioning means it is warm and ready to go.
@JKoolina
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm in central Indiana, so I was concerned about the battery range during winter months. I'm currently split between the Pacifica hybrid and the Sienna. How does it handle in the snow. Do you switch to snow tires during winter?
@brianmiller4370
Жыл бұрын
@@JKoolina I have a level 2 charger in my garage and park indoors overnight to charge - this means I always start with a full battery and on days with multiple trips can 'top-off' the battery between trips as a full charge is 2hrs max on level 2. The other benefit is this allows me to set a schedule for cabin conditioning - essentially you can program in 3 events to tell the van you want it to be ready when you leave by preconditioning the battery and cabin to your set temp using only the electric heater which will generally allow you to run on all electric right away. Even on days with temps below 0 degrees I can start in EV and run up to 30 miles or so on electric if I precondition and then use heated seats and steering wheel and dry conservatively. If you use defrost or heat it will generally start the engine until things are warmed up but even when the engine is running the motors are still assisting with propulsion and after a brief time the engine will shut off and the van will return to electric only operation until the battery is depleted. Looking at my trip odometer of my last 6,955 miles I have done 3,943.8 on electric and 3,012 on hybrid with an average hybrid mpg of 30 - keeping in mind this includes several weeks of sub freezing temps, snow covered roads and winter gas blend. Regarding the snow performance - I have not run dedicated winter tires so far as my other vehicle is a Ram 1500 with dedicated winter tires and 4wd. The van performs pretty well in snow but it may depend on what OEM tires your van comes with - mine has 17" Yokohama's. The Hybrid is heavy so stopping on ice can be a challenge with the OEM tires and once these wear I am planning to fit one of the newer all weather tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@brianmiller4370below 50°F try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@ohari1
3 ай бұрын
I love this review, thank you. I have a 2021 Pacifica PHEV, and I have one point I disagree with you on. I take the van from my garage every morning, having been plugged in overnight, and I'm able to drive to work and back with the gas engine coming on only minimally or not at all. Stomp on the gas and it kicks in, sure, and maybe when I'm merging onto the highway, but in the driveway, on the street getting to the highway, the engine doesn't come on at all. Maybe that's a difference between model years, maybe its something in how I drive, but if I don't make any extra trips on a typical Monday to Friday I drive about 200 miles on less than a gallon of gas. If I don't charge it or on longer trips I'm still getting between 35-40 mpg after the plug-in battery is used up, which seems pretty good to me for a minivan.
@agustincorrea3244
Жыл бұрын
Hi I rent a Chrysler Pacifica every month for work and really enjoy the Hybrid system. It really saves you Gas when driving in the city. I live in Florida and haven't seen too much issues yet. My Wife owns a Chrysler Town & Country 2012 and had worked great for the past 10 years. Currently has 160,000 miles and still going strong.
@davidmurray1670
Жыл бұрын
Nobody does a better car review than you!! You tell it like it is, good and bad. Thank you!!
@bradedwards7890
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thorough reviews and thoughts. It’s great info to have when looking to make a purchase on vehicles. Given the sky high prices of vehicles, a vehicle purchase cannot be an impulse buy, but rather a well thought out purchase.
@nosenserunner9089
2 ай бұрын
I own a 2022 and live in FL. 17k miles and all was good until it decided to dump all its oil on the freeway while driving 80 mph. Immediately pulled over as oil pressure dropped quickly to 20 psi. Hope it didn’t harm anything. That said the failure was due to a plastic part around the oil cooler. Other than this issue it’s been fine and wanted to share additional impressions. First it’s heavy and feels it and just likes to drive straight. Losing the stow and go middle seats was a big deal but you gain more comfortable middle seats, they mirror the front seats with way more cushion. Running mostly electric mode you will eventually have to deal with the fuel refresh mode where the engine runs 100% until your gas is empty. Its suppose prevent the fuel from getting stale but defeats the purpose of a plug in hybrid. It’s also annoying. There’s no spare tire. The carpet area in the trunk area is always pulling away from the trim. The AC seats are great. You have to buy a rear bumper protector bc it’ll get beat up. The rear seat floor panels constantly detaches when folding the rear seat.
@lindap.p.1337
Жыл бұрын
Ok I admit it. I skipped through to the end. As a person who had terrible service with my Voyager van, I had to know what you thought, the bottom line. I do agree with you on the reliability. I buy a car for reliability and I figure this van is good for……maybe four years. You had better get an extended warranty. Give me my ‘11 Prius hybrid and my ‘16 Rav4 hybrid both of which have been absolutely trouble free.
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
It has been 50 years since Chrysler made a product that could be ranked high in reliability.
@Nasirsfoodandtravel
Жыл бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 Yeah chrysler never had good internals so in the pacifica they focused on features rather than performance and at that it still is almost 50k! Honestly I really want honda/toyota to make a luxury minivan to outrule chrysler because chrysler needs a reality check
@sethland
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a new plug in hybrid Pacifica in November. Fortunately we live in the Bay Area where the temperature is almost always between 50 and 75 degrees. So far so good. I’m not sure I understand the part about ‘every time you push push the accelerator you’re going to be using the engine’. It does kick on if I really need to push it and of course when I’m below 1%. But most of the time it’s in electric mode. We only drive about 6k miles a year, but mostly short trips which means this will be effectively a 70% electric vehicle.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
You have tge best car and at a good price with state and fed tax credits that no other van offers.
@tinujatinpatel
Жыл бұрын
I own the 2020 plugin version. During cold climate you can leave plugged in and start the carn manually. The engine will stay off provided the climate controls are off. Also you can leave it running so that the battery can be warmed up. Then while on the road the engine really doesn't start unless you need cabin heat. At that point if you set the temp to about 70 it will use the battery and keep engine off. In summary the range in below 30 degrees is about 25 miles. Still not bad.
@jettrooper101
Жыл бұрын
*Range is 25 miles without using the heat in below freezing temps. What kind of person is going to let their kids freeze just to get that range? Might as well be 0 miles.
@dougandlaurawhite
Жыл бұрын
You can use cabin heat on battery only, but if you crank it to max, the engine kicks in to help out.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Try this below 50°F: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@Jino_Thomas
Жыл бұрын
I owned Pacifica plugin in 2019, it never worked on winter days under 24 F. dealer was not able to fix after 4-5 attempts about 2 months in shop. finally Chrysler bought back. I am glad they owned the responsibility well. I will definitely buy Pacifica, they day I hear the word RELIABLE about pacific hybrid.
@PaulDo22
Жыл бұрын
That's because you had the heat on. It takes at least 20 minutes to get to temp. Turn off the heat and use the electric seats and the hybrid works fine. Dealer can't fix what's not broken.
@jettrooper101
Жыл бұрын
@@PaulDo22 lol I would consider that a serious design flaw if the van can't use the heater when its cold outside. Or that you have to let the car warm up for 20 minutes before turning the heat on.
@PaulDo22
Жыл бұрын
@@jettrooper101 Are you saying the car wouldn't even turn on under 24 degrees or that the electric battery wouldn't power the car at that temp? That wouldn't be a surprise because the car needs to heat up the battery when it's below freezing.
@kentatm2663
Жыл бұрын
@@jettrooper101 It can use the heater. It just takes short amount of time to heat everything up before the ICE turns back off. Not sure why this is such an issue b/c in a lot of cold climate locations if it's that cold people are going to turn on their car and let it idle to warm up and defrost before they leave anyway.
@brianost2703
Жыл бұрын
The interior colors of that van are really cool !
@jimjernigan7874
Жыл бұрын
I have a friend is a service manager at a Chrysler dealership and when his mom came to him and said that she was thinking about buying a Pacifica he said well if you buy it I’ll see you heck of a lot more of you
@whataboutvegas
3 ай бұрын
Honest man! Mine has been in the service center 15+ times. I have spent more than the purchase price on repairs now. The one thing guaranteed with the Chrysler Pacifica is REGRET of the day you purchased it
@LISHRemix
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been casually researching the Pacifica Hybrid for the last year and this video has given the most useful information to go off of, by far! I truly appreciate it!
@khliew79
Жыл бұрын
2:00 I have a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country with 3.6l engine. In 2018, The plastic oil filter housing was cracked and there was a puddle of engine oil underneath. It costed me $1500 to repair 😭. The plastic oil filter was probably over tightened at one of oil change service shops. Yes, Ahmed, having plastic on plastic is a very bad idea. I cannot believe 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is still keeping the same design. 😂 On the other hand, my wife loves the stow and go feature. 😊
@PlumbCarton5607
6 ай бұрын
Yeah if i ever have a vehicle with plastic parts like that im swapping it for medal ones immediately
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
This is a Pentstar V6. Not.one of the past.
@forester424
3 ай бұрын
Ironically, Toyota also used a plastic filter housing on the Rav 4. My VW does too. Very common
@raycollington4310
Жыл бұрын
I love how you managed to keep a straight face recording this one. Great entertainment AMD & Co, thank you.
@ml-zt1cu
6 ай бұрын
There are so many coolant reservoirs because of the pressure. One for the main radiator, the other for the EV system to cool it, without having it under pressure (less failure). The car will kick on the engine to warm coolant in sub zero temperatures (to make sure the battery can charge) but this is a byproduct of all EVs.
@davidsnyder8503
Жыл бұрын
We had a lot of issues with recalls on this vehicle (2018), but the features cannot be beaten. Depending on the type of driving you do, you may not fill up hardly ever. We find that we only fill up when driving on trips. Once we get to our destination, we are able to drive around for 35 miles without using gas.The only time the engine turns on is when you floor it or when it is particularly cold. If you warm up the car, you will notice more electric driving vs gas. We ended up repurchasing this car after driving the '18 to 98,000 miles because it has so many good features. We did purchase the extended warranty which turned out to be really smart because we have had a lot of issues. This is the only time I have ever felt that we got our money's worth with the extended warranty. Chrysler is notoriously bad with electrical components. Our doors failed more than once and there was a recall on the batteries that put it in the shop for quite a while. This only shows how much we liked the vehicle because we were willing to go back to it after all of that. We had a Sienna previously which was definitely more reliable, but not nearly as comfortable or fuel efficient.
@dean757
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 with almost 108k mi. I've been pleasantly surprised by the reliability. At 99k I had several minor issues I did myself. Thermostat and EVAP canister. The stow N go is awesome. I go camping and fold the seats to sleep in the back. I know they overall aren't reliable but my example has been. I wouldn't feel confident getting the hybrid.
@lowcuda
Жыл бұрын
If you have a 2013, it's not a Pacifica Hybrid minivan, because they first came out in 2017 (I have one, which I like very much).
@dougandlaurawhite
Жыл бұрын
As commented by many, he missed the fact that this vehicle has resistance heaters for the battery and HVAC as primary and engine heat to supplement. I think there's debate on if this or a heat pump like the RAV4 prime is better in cold weather. Good info on how the coolant system works, I imagine that's a weak point on all phevs and evs, so us owners will need to stay vigilant about checking levels, especially after any services or minor accidents! Even though there's a lot of hoses and plastic, one encouraging thing is that brittleness should be delayed/reduced as a result of far fewer heat cycles. We have 55k on our 2018 model, but only maybe 20k with the engine running thus creating the higher temps to stress plastics. These have been on market since 2017, so there should be a lot of service info on them by now, but I'm guessing most is done under warranty so not much service content on youtube still. Ours has been trouble free so far, but more service vids would make me feel better! Still love our van, biggest gripes are how low to the ground it is...scrapes more than our old van and I can't easily put a bike rack hitch on it since towing is a no-no.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Or just do this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@t.j.vellinga6225
Жыл бұрын
I have the Pacifica hybrid for a year now. It's is a great vehicle. Stow n go not being available isn't an issue since we have car seats in both seats for the next 6 years. Yes, you shouldn't floor it to get use out of the electric side of things. But you don't have to drive like a granny either. There is plenty of power whenever you need it. The suspension and low center of gravity make it super responsive on the road and makes taking those left hand turns on yellow possible. And with the $7.5k tax credit it is a better deal than the competition. Plus as a plug in you get to park in electric vehicle parking and charge.
@brettcavanaugh8558
9 ай бұрын
The best car reviewer I have come across on KZitem. very thorough, honest, and knowledgeable.
@PaulDo22
Жыл бұрын
I have 235,000 miles on mine in Chicago. Preheating in the winter works to a point. Heated electric seats for front passengers are a must. Rear passengers better have coats on because you can't turn on the climate control heat without turning on the engine so heat stays off until hybrid battery runs out.
@RyanSommer
Жыл бұрын
You have 235K on a PacHy!? Are you on the Pacifica Forum? I'm sure many of us who have bought used would love to hear any problems you've had.
@PaulDo22
Жыл бұрын
@@RyanSommer Replaced the transmission close to 200k. Now it needs a suspension rehaul. Front/rear shocks and struts. Control arms. Etc. Otherwise been great.
@gladtal
Жыл бұрын
@@PaulDo22 Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Did you do any transmission maintenance throughout the 200k miles?
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@PaulDo22try this below 50°F: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@tonecrazy88
Ай бұрын
Longterm rental for work here. This is great. Used it without plugging in for two weeks. Just started plugging in. Even easier and more efficient. I got 50+ mpg driving to dc without plugging in
@colinschmitz8297
Жыл бұрын
Sir, I like your channel and appreciate your opinions, though I have to take you to task on the Chrysler bashing. Out of all the models from Chrysler, the non hybrid version is one of my least concerns at this point. The Pentastar is one of the better V6 engines on the market from a reliability perspective (no internal waterpump driven by a timing chain, no timing belt, no direct injection, no cylinder deactivation, no turbocharging). The primary weaknesses are the hengst made plastic oil filter housing and some have had some head issues. In fairness, you admitted the 2GR had been known for head gasket problems and mentioned a similar issue with versions with the plastic oil filter housing. It's fair to point out that the ZF9 speed had it's share of teething issues when it came out and Chrysler was not alone with the issues as Honda also experienced issues with it. However, the same can be said for Toyota's 8 speed, so the lesson here is give new designs a few years to work the bugs out regardless of the manufacturer. The Sienna being Hybrid only using so many plastic parts and precision specific details on the 4cylinder also makes it a question mark for now. While there are specific years of Chrysler vans that would be wise to avoid such as the 08-10 years, the early years of the A604, and pretty much any van using a 2.6 Mitsubishi, most I have seen WHEN MAINTENANCE CORRECTLY, will run fine and provide an excellent service life. Most of the problems are either bad mechanics (using the wrong transmission fluid and over tightening oil filter housing), neglectful owners, bad years, or bad luck. Let's remember that Toyota has had their bad years and bad designs as well like the sludging 2.2 and 3.0, certain years of the 2AZ, etc. Is a random Toyota on average more reliable than a random Chrysler? obviously yes. Will I defend all Chrysler models in this fashion? No. My point is Chrysler usually gets their vans right. If a person wants a hybrid van, I would recommend the Toyota and recommend avoiding the Chrysler until they have at least 10 years under their belt. But the regular version should be okay if maintained correctly. There's a reason other than price, stow n go, and styling that Chrysler has held on to this market after having lost so many other segments. They eventually get them sorted out (unlike many of their other models). Having said all of this, I wish you a good day and look forward to the next video.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
He is a Toyota-file!
@grantboucher2696
Жыл бұрын
i am a senior and in all of my driving since 16 years of age i have never used a spare tire
@manchurianblue
Жыл бұрын
There are several reasons why the hv battery pack doesn’t have electric heaters. Using coolant and heat conduction plates the vehicle can transfer heat in and out to keep battery within a temperature range. If you install electric heaters they can’t remove heat and you don’t have space left for heat sink to make contacts with batteries to cool them. If you use electric heater to heat the coolant then let it warm up the battery, it will drain battery power and reduce efficiency and propulsion power, and typical electric heater power are not as high as heat gives off by engine, and engine heat is free byproduct of combustion. You may think from mechanics perspective it’s complicated but it’s more effective
@bluelightguy1
Жыл бұрын
Yes from a mechanics perspective they are not serviceable anymore just throw away after 7 years , I guess it’s better for the environment that way
@pamed76
Жыл бұрын
As always, you’re spot on. You are one of the few people I trust when it comes to cars. I hope you continue to have fun making these great videos.
@alexmaclean1
Жыл бұрын
One note regarding the fuel tank, the normal version has a plastic tank, the steel tank is only used on the hybrid. According to their training, it's supposed to better handle the pressures and vacuum levels inherent to the way they've designed the emissions system on the hybrid only model. I agree with what you said though, they are prone to rust in wintery areas. I suspect they learned from Ford about vacuum in plastic tanks, they had to recall/do warranty replacement on many Focus models, they would suck up the bottom of the tank, hit on the sending unit and either kill the pump, or more frequently jam up the float and cause frozen fuel gauges. Why it's hybrid only, I don't remember the reasoning given unfortunately.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
This has capless gas tank is a norm these days.
@alexmaclean1
5 ай бұрын
@@normt430 Correct, but this system is just excessive safety, it makes sure you couldn't stick the nozzle in so fast the pressure would spray fuel, as unlikely as that would be. This system monitors pressure and dumps it from the purge valve prior to just the door itself being unlocked. As per exceedingly boring Chrysler training lol
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@alexmaclean1 most of these have remote fuel flap with a timer.
@alexmaclean1
5 ай бұрын
@@normt430 we're saying the same thing I think lol. I was just explaining why the hybrid has a steel fuel tank while the regular 3.6 van has a more common plastic tank.
@johnw4067
Жыл бұрын
I have owned a couple Chrysler products.....if you are keeping it more than 5 years it wont hold up. Own a Toyota now and might not be as stylish but at least it wont fall apart and is still worth something when it ages.
@brita654
Жыл бұрын
Bought it this year. Wasnt easy to find one. Expensive yes. Bought it for the plug in ability. I live in Boston. I dont see a problem with engine coming on herre and there for battery heat. There is slight clunking here and there true. But when its on electric it is smooooth, love it! But if u do alot of trips around town u can maximize on the plug in. U can also charge with home solar set up , which I have, and become VERY "green". Dont buy a hybrid for performance or price alone. There needs to be a climate consideration also. This plug in is capable of being extremely efficient climate and mileage wise....far more than a toyota regular hybrid. The rear hatch button placement is actually much better safety wise. My suv leaves me standing in the way of moving vehicles in parking lots after pressing and moving back slightly. Also the sliding doors and low rear gate are massively convenient. And mini vans are soooo versatile. This one u can remove the seats. Others cannot. I love it! I got 204k from my 2011 Town and Country. Had some repairs yes. Had 2 Toyota siennas...some repairs yes and trannys both died at approx 160k. Great job on the review
@brita654
Жыл бұрын
204k....at trade-in....still running well....but wanted nice new car
@brita654
Жыл бұрын
Also after speaking to a salesman of a different company he opened my eyes to the flexibilty of plugins vs all electric. U get the best of bith worlds. The infrastructure of millions of gas stations with no range anxiety and the ability to maximize on electricity driving around your in town needs.
@thedudelives
8 ай бұрын
This video was amazing. So much better!!! than most other reviewers. This guy should be the new Motor Trend host, seriously.
@Red-xz1gk
Жыл бұрын
Not sure about the hybrid, but my 2018 gas model is very reliable in winters, summers, falls or springs. And there is no rattling like some of the Japanese vans. The built quality is excellent. The seats are firm but it holds up very well even after almost 6 years. It’s definitely more comfortable than all the Japanese cars I own/owned. My Honda’s leather seats are very disappointing and they are hurting my back for longer drive. And my Subaru SUV are very NOT comfortable at all. There was no issue with the Pacifica except the small batteries needed to change after a little over 2 years and the main battery needed to change around 40k. That is pretty much it. Everything works as day one otherwise. The power is adequate and acceleration is adequate for passing on highways. It’s a minivan and i don’t expect it to win any race. Most of us use it to get from point a to post b with family and for family trips. The minivan tows and hauls a lot of stuff. You can’t find another one that is more practical than the Pacifica out there. Especially sienna doesn’t even offer detachable second row seats. Pacifica‘s infotainment system is the best of all systems I have used…American , Japanese, German…and the hidden entertainment screens are a very nice feature for kids and adults. The HK 17 speakers system sound better than most high end home theater system if you watch movies with it. It’s overall an excellent minivan. I’ve been using Chrysler and Jeep products for the past 15 years and none of them had any problem honestly. I just do regular maintenance ( oil changes, brake changes, transmission, fluid change etc). But the Honda and Subaru I own /owned are different stories.
@vl4364
Жыл бұрын
The Chrysler van I test drove felt like it had a weak engine...
@blintzkreig1638
Жыл бұрын
I've had 3 Chrysler products. All three were nightmares to maintain. Sticking with Toyota or Honda for the most part now.
@hottew_twat3963
Жыл бұрын
sounds like you were taken by a bad mechanic
@LBjell
Жыл бұрын
I love your reviews- so will beg for the F150 Powerboost (hybrid) - I have never heard such honest straightforward feedback on the hidden features (and failures) as well as potential long-term expectations for ownership as vehicles become more “disposable”. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!!
@MrKillerRC
Жыл бұрын
Naw it’s not useless in cold weather. It’s currently 30°F in Ohio. I still get about 40 mpg with my hybrid Pacifica. Yes the engine kicks on and off occasionally but not all the time. Especially if you go easy on the heater. In the Spring time I get as much as 81 MPG. The regular Pacifica only gets around 20 mpg. Plus there’s no real transmission, so it’s very smooth and quiet. No gears to shift.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
We got 40 mpg also in hybrid mode. Truly impressive!
@tylersmith9125
Жыл бұрын
We live in Cleveland and used almost no gas from Jan through April. The battery works great in the winter.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
We are on the Westside of CLE too. For cooler weather try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@flying_free
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the education on cold weather. I live in the northeast and my wife has the Prius prime plugin and it is amazing you get heat instant in the winter and because we live 2 miles one way to work, the car is always warm and always running on electric. I didn't realize this Pacifica didn't do well in the winters because I recently picked up the 22 Pacifica hybrid because I was so impressed with her Prius and needed a family carrier. Good to know the extra limitations but overall still happy I went with the hybrid over the AWD version with stow and go. I may need to go for a road trip just so the gas doesn't go bad. 6 months going strong and still not using any gas on the Prius. The van though I have used gas but hybrids for the win overall in my opinion.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
You have to heat 4x the space compared to Prius economy car. Try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@peteryang8652
Жыл бұрын
The Pacifica's ride is amazing! Super quiet and smooth like a typical luxury car! My 2015 Sienna is super bumpy and full of squeaks and rattles from EVERYWHERE(literally) with ZERO(literally) noise insulation.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Truth!
@ronnestman4696
Жыл бұрын
This is a pretty fair video review. Nice job CCN!
@tomf429
Жыл бұрын
I was stopped at a stop sign in my 2021 Pacifica Hybrid. A turning vehicle T-Boned me between the driver's door and sliding door at 25 MPH. No broken glass. No airbag deployment. The doors were smashed, but, I drove the car home and to the dealer body shop. Now, 5 months later, the work should be complete within a week, or so. They could not get parts. They could not get paint. They had to replace the roof, I-beam, driver door, sliding door, front seat, headliner, front fender, charge port, front headlight, front grill, etc., etc. I would be surprised if this doesn't turn into an even bigger nightmare once I get it back. Almost $20K worth of damage.
@peterrichardson107
Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful tour of the vehicle. I mostly agree with his assessment. I disagree with his claim that it doesn't work well in the cold. I live in Chicago. If it is parked in a garage, the battery will be warm enough to use. If you are driving less than 10 miles you will have a coat on and don't need the cabin heater. If you are going further the engine will heat up and then it will be electric until you have used the battery and are running in hybrid mode anyway. Having a heat pump would have been a good idea. I have 105k miles and over 6 years on mine.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Heated seats and fully heated stwering(not 10 and 2 like Toyota/Lexus). Also try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@hartfischer5509
Жыл бұрын
The 4 chains are a good thing because the actual timing chains are much shorter . And Port Fuel Injection is just great, I wish I could get rid of my Cadillac 3.6 DI system, and exchange it for TPFI like in the old days.
@mrsteve4313
9 ай бұрын
The button for the rear door is for short people. The ones on the door are too high for many people. I just close it by hand or with the key.
@ShaunMMX
7 ай бұрын
I have a friend who recently bought a 2022 Pacifica non hybrid with AWD. Very easy to drive, lots of standard equipment and a very nice and comfortable place to be in. People may go poo poo on it because its a Chrysler, but after doing their research, this was the smartest choice for an easy to live with vehicle that has AWD when they have two small kids. Plus the 3.6 V6, is actually a pretty punchy motor, with it having nearly 300 HP it gets up to speed pretty quickly.
@shilvock22
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'm 6'1" and in my 3 years of owning a Pacifica I've never had issues closing the rear hatch and endangering my head. This is a non issue...would it have been better on the end of the hatch door...maybe, but then my kids couldn't shut it easily either. Don't forget there's a closing button on the FOB and on the overhead console for the driver. This isn't a problem.
@methanial73
Жыл бұрын
I think your criticism of the complexity is on point. However, a heat pump is also fairly complicated and failure prone.
@jackd1582
Жыл бұрын
Not if it's a Mitsubishi ( heat pump)
@methanial73
Жыл бұрын
@@jackd1582 Ok, sure a vote for Diamond star.
@_chipchip
8 ай бұрын
Heat pumps are simple though.
@SexPot99
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful set of reviews you have! This is no exception. It’s like taking your personal mechanic to the dealership for an appraisal. I wish you could review every car ever made in this format.
@JDMSwervo2001
Жыл бұрын
You aint buying shit
@TC-cd5sm
7 ай бұрын
I had the chance to rent a 2023 Pacifica Limited on a recent work trip. I was very surprised at its functionality and the cargo space was very spacious for my work gear. However, like Ahmed has said, I would consider a hybrid version. Plug in hybrid starting at $50k? Nevermind. I also keep my vehicles 10+ years so if the Pacific is not a long term vehicle. I'll have to look elsewhere.
@jskaggs8188
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t ever buy any Chrysler product. Excellent and totally interesting review as usual.
@fakcofee
Жыл бұрын
I literally feel bad for every Chrysler driver I see
@hottew_twat3963
Жыл бұрын
@@fakcofee and we feel bad for every ford and chevy driver we see lol
@laura-ann.0726
Жыл бұрын
If you ever need to tow a livestock or RV trailer, a Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 pickup with a Cummins diesel engine and manual transmission are what I would recommend. I've owned one for 24 years, and it's an outstanding tow vehicle, and will tow loads far beyond what any gas engine truck can handle. But I'd never buy a Dodge car or minivan. Look on the road for older cars, and what you will mostly see are Toyotas: Corollas, Camrys, Tacomas, and even the occasional Echo or Tercel. There are still a lot of old 1980's Ford F-150's and Econoline vans still around; somehow Ford was building those trucks to last a long time. But most cars over 20 years old are gone now, except for those with collector value like 60's muscle cars.
@Dbb27
3 ай бұрын
I had a major issue with engine blowing oil after 100k miles. Chrysler replaced all the pistons, no charge. Equinox. Other than that I have done very little maintenance. Also had an engine block crack at 38k miles on an HHR. Even though it was out of warranty Chrysler replaced the engine block. Chrysler has been really great about taking care of issues.
@jimmyz5514
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if this was commented on but the van does have a high voltage electric coolant heater. And by using preconditioning I am able to run it all electric in the cold here in Wisconsin. I drive it to work and back in the cold and hardly ever use gas. So on the heating part you are completely wrong. I have a 2021 and it works great.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Yes! During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@mothership1849
Жыл бұрын
Just bought the 2023 Pacifica hybrid. I love it. Can’t stop driving it as opposed to my Mercedes GLC 300. I call it the gravy boat. I love it.
@SteveContreras-m1h
6 ай бұрын
Chrysler motto quantity over quality 😂😂
@tskeun
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 2023 and within 10 day of owning it it already in the shop. I would love to show y’all my video on what’s wrong with a brand new van it’s crazy
@whataboutvegas
3 ай бұрын
Get rid of it ASAP. I know from experience. I spent THOUSANDS in repairs on mine
@tskeun
3 ай бұрын
@@whataboutvegas i would ake a big hit
@T-41
8 ай бұрын
We are retired and have a 2017 non hybrid with 115,000 miles. It is a super comfortable highway cruiser and gets just short of 30 mpg driving on expressways. No repairs, only regular maintenance. Don’t want complexity of hybrid. Also having owned two other vans with Sto and Go, didn’t want to lose this important feature. I wish it had a spare tire and a jack. We have owned 4 previous Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler minivans . Kept them all with over 200.000 miles, so we know some repair will be needed. Understand that Toyotas have fewer needed repairs, and that is one of the considerations , but not the only one.
@MrKillerRC
Жыл бұрын
With the Pinnacle trim you don’t get Stow n Go anyway. Because the rear seats are bigger and comfier and wouldn’t fit in the floor. So if you get the Pinnacle trim you might as well get hybrid too. I don’t need the storage.
@robertjackson8805
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your thorough review. We absolutely love our 2017 Pacifica which has honestly been relatively trouble free. However, your concern is 100% spot on as we had a major failure just this past summer on a road trip; the only downtime and dealer visit the van has ever had. The AC had died while driving through Texas in 105 degree heat. We were close to our hotel and felt we could deal with it and make it there and then follow up with a nearby service department the next day. Unfortunately, just as you described, the electric AC compressor that failed is also used to cool the battery coolant and therefore, the entire van shutdown to “protect” itself (and presumably keep us safe). Being residents of Florida, this is the perfect vehicle as we routinely get 1,200-1,500 miles between tanks but I can absolutely see where it might not be as useful in the colder climates.
@timothykeith1367
Жыл бұрын
They are nice, but spendy for me!
@BigEightiesNewWave
Жыл бұрын
TLDR
@hottew_twat3963
Жыл бұрын
I have a 18 pacifica gas model its been great to have those stow n go seats are what sets it apart from the rest , my only issue is bubbling paint on my hood and bottom of sliding doors
@HenryCekan
Жыл бұрын
@@hottew_twat3963 I have had bubbling paint also on a 2023 hybrid Pacifica.
@joeschweighardt
10 ай бұрын
@@hottew_twat3963 I had hood issue on my 2017 , was able to get it repainted under warranty. It’s a known problem, check with Dealer to see if they will repair even after warranty expires
@teebles
5 ай бұрын
Was curious about switching my '14 Sienna with a used '22 Pacifica, this review was amazing in terms of real world information that only ownership would tell you. Great stuff!
@MysticWraith
2 ай бұрын
Hey! So what did you end up doing? I'm in a similar boat myself.
@teebles
2 ай бұрын
@@MysticWraithI ended up sticking with my Sienna! I couldn't justify the cost of upgrading yet as the car still works fine still. Motor will last for a while. Sure suspension needs work but cost of that vs a 'new' car is huge! I think all the bells and whistles of the Pacifica would be super cool to have, but in the end, all the key features, my van already has. Power doors, Android auto (I upgraded the head unit before), huge trunk space.
@depecheddurand
Жыл бұрын
I would rather buy toyota sienna hybrid it looks great and highly reliable.
@mikej238
Жыл бұрын
good luck getting one, 2 to 3 year wait
@nichill7474
Жыл бұрын
Better power and interior features (like removable seats, sound system) that i wished Sienna would consider. But i would still get Sienna in the end.
@Youtubeuser1aa
Жыл бұрын
You can remove seats in sienna.
@martik778
Жыл бұрын
Disagree re: heat pump needed for heat without ICE. I had a Volt for 5 years and never needed the ICE for heat as it had resistive heaters. The Rav4 turns the ICE on all the time in winter in EV mode. Many EV's still have no heat pump but only resistive heating
@Rick-j2l
11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this review. I had been looking to get a mini van for a while and eventually purchased a 2023 Toyota Sienna Woodlands (no wait, was on the lot with no markup). I hope the Sienna holds up like the other Toyotas we have owned (Corolla, Camry, Venza). The Chrysler Pacifica was on the short list since already have owned a 2005 Caravan in the past. The 2005 Caravan was the most functional, best driving, and most comfortable vehicle I had ever owned, but ... No matter how well it did all those things, it went to the shop on a regular basis for this or that, mostly electronic issues, which negated all the great attributes. Upon taking the van back to the dealer for warranty work, the dealer would find nothing wrong which was frustrating. An example of a simple fix made difficult was a missing rubber bumper to the passenger sliding door. The door made a metal on metal sound upon closing. Two times the service department found no issues with the door. On the third service return, had the service manager listen to how each door sounded different when closed - this is when the missing bumper was noticed. Took three trips to the dealer, and two car rentals, to replace an obvious body issue, frustrating! The big issue with the van was the electronic module which was replaced three or four times before being correctly repaired, and numerous lock actuators had to be replaced. To top off the decision not to purchase another Chrysler product, I researched the newer models to see if the same issues still persisted, and they do. If Chrysler cannot fix known issues in 15 years, they will not get my business. BTW, the Caravan had a catastrophic failure on a road trip leaving us stranded at around 110,000 miles on the vehicle. It was a costly repair and the vehicle was never the same again. One last thing about the Chrysler is the resale value. Upon purchasing a Toyota Venza, the dealership initially refused the trade-in on the Caravan (which still looked like new except for the broken cup holders on the middle seats).
@jamesdaple9951
Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes this dude knows his stuff!!impressive
@splfordayz9050
Жыл бұрын
Having owned a Pac Hybrid for about 18 months the answer is no. Don't buy one. There were two huge issues/concerns with our 2021 that I see happening to a lot of people. The first, with my wife driving 40-45mph on a busy road the vehicle completely lost all power. She was able to coast it to the side of the road. The car started back up, and she drove it back home another 3 miles and was traumatized as we had 3 young kids in the vehicle. If you google this you will see this happens all the time with the Pacifica hybrid. Our dealer looked at it and said there was several software updates, but I never felt 100% assured this issue was resolved. Second. There is another well known issue with a hybrid heating/cooling component for the batteries that failed (again this happened to many people). While we could drive the van, it was essentially only using the combustion engine only. This went on for 5 months even after many, many calls and emails to my dealer and Chrysler. The part was on backorder and of course this happened with gas prices were through the roof. I sold the van for a Honda (hybrid CRV) a few months ago. We loved the idea of the PHEV and potential gas savings, but we did not trust the reliability and brand any longer. Luckily I sold it when the used car market had peaked. Personally I would stay away if you are in the market.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
The stalling is from wiring catching a burr on the transmission casing inside. The software update will allow driver to safely pull to side of the road or off the highway. The transmission has a 10-year 100,000 mile warranty. The heater valve separates coolant from engine and traction battery and is a known issue. You'll get a new valve fresh new coolant after that normally needed flushed 5-years 150,000 miles.
@vickersdavid3
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent and thorough review. You bring an important perspective (engineering and reliability) that most other reviewers won't touch.
@firemanfixit4913
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the review but you did get one thing wrong. I own this vehicle and I am very familiar with its’ workings. You state many times that the vehicle must run the gasoline engine to heat the battery and cabin, this is not true. The cabin is equipped with a 7-8kw resistive heater and the battery can be preconditioned prior to departure by using the programmable departure time feature. Preconditioning via the departure time functionality will both heat the cabin as well as the battery utilizing shore power which will allow for electric vehicle operation even in colder weather. However, you are correct that in extremely cold weather the gasoline engine will be required to run for supplemental heat.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Yup! Or try this: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@ozarkliving7263
Жыл бұрын
The interior looks way better than the Sienna, I would have loved to see a Lexus version of the Sienna, I’d own one right now.
@88jopar
Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing car reviewer as well as a mechanic. seeing that you work at a Toyota dealership, you could have easily trashed this vehicle and talk smack, like Scotty Kilmer. I love your objective analysis of this vehicle. You articulate this vehicle's strengths and weaknesses very well, without sounding too overbearing and offensive. I am a Mopar fanboy but even I can see this vehicle's flaws by the way you point it out. Very calm, reasonable and objective, unlike how Scotty talks, which is trashy. As far as reliability is concerned, this plug in hybrid needs to prove itself. This van, in its gasoline only form has been a hit or miss when it comes to reliability. Some customers get absolutely the worst of these vehicles and lot get very reliable ones. There are few KZitem videos on this generation of the minivan where it has driven over a half a million miles and others that have very little mileage and causing enormous headaches for their customers. It definitely is leaps and bounds ahead of the previous generation of minivans in terms of interior design. It is a lot more tastefully done with somewhat higher quality materials than the previous generation of these minivans. keep up the great work sir. I truly enjoy watching your videos.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
He did trash talk it and was wrong on many points.
@88jopar
5 ай бұрын
@@normt430 Compared to Scotty Kilmer, The Car Care Nut, is mild in his criticisms of domestic vehicles, especially GM and Chrysler. SK, by comparison, will trash this vehicle like there is no tomorrow, coming from his hatred for Chrysler vehicles since he was young. SK doesn"t speak facts about Chrysler, just nonsensical biased opinions of Mopar, which of course he is entitled to.
@AgentX-pw2hm
Жыл бұрын
I owned 2022 Chryser Pacifica PHEV Tourig L for one year13k mles now. No complaints. Very fuel friendly I have full tank 15 gal every 6 weeks. I only used level 1 charging at home. There are other negative revews I read but not for me. And I hope I get the $7.5k tax credit this year. That will make my purchase cost to $42,500. Beat it. I got Mopar warranty for $3k. $100 deductibe. 8 yrs. 100k miles. Refundable if not used. After 8 yrs, I hope chrysler will prove the negatives wrong.
@spidermanspiderman9910
Жыл бұрын
I was going to buy a pinaccle plug in hybrid in Hawaii but they wanted $10,000 over msrp. I bought a Honda odyssey elite 3/2003 and I am so glad that I did. Glad I watched this whole video. Thank you
@srinivasvoruganti4736
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video i always learn something new from your content, Here is my feedback on my 2017 pacigica hybrid in 6th year running great at 60k as it is on first day of smoothness, with maintanance of 4 oil changes and one set of tires, In California engine never comes on event if temp is 40f, gas mileage is good gets 30 mpg for this much bulky vehicle, reliability is a concern for chrysler brand, so some of your feedback on quality is agreeable.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the counter point. No need to pay Toyota Tax!
@TheTradosaurus
Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe Chrysler is still in business. Would touch one
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
Chrysler is just a front for Fiat and Peugeot's Stellantis consortium.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is one of the best vans today.
@brakedncr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I love your channel. That being said, I recently purchased a 2022 Pacifica Hybrid Limited with MSRP of $56,000 right before the new year. I obtained a $4,500 discount on MSRP, in addition to $7,500 tax credit adjusting the OTD to $47K if I include the tax credit money. Although I've yet to test it in Chicago, in northern VA where I live, I've tested it in temperatures surrounding 35 degrees Fahrenheit. I think the statement that the plug-in-hybrid is worthless in the cold is not accurate. Although it does need to turn on from time to time at my more mild temperatures, I've found the gas engine will run to keep the car heated, while the electric motor is used to propel the vehicle forward according to dashboard measurements. At 35 degrees, the engine didn't need to run long to keep the vehicle warm. Although this isn't likely as efficient as a heat pump setup, I've driven 150 miles and used 1/8 of my gas tank putting my MPG at ~72 MPG (excluding electricity charging costs). While I've yet to test the vehicle at closer to 0 F, my suspicion would be that as the temperature drops, the engine will need to run more to keep the vehicle warm but that doesn't necessarily mean that it suddenly just starts burning gas instead of electricity to propel the vehicle forward. As for the comments on reliability, they are probably correct although my prior two Chryslers have not been as bad as expected. I purchased a factory full warranty for 8 years 85K miles to protect from these problems for an additional $2,600. At $50K for the same vehicle you drove with exception to the family camera and the TVs, the eight year warranty basically resolves the primary problem and protects partially from depreciation when I sell at around 5-6 years. Regarding running for your life when pushing the trunk button, I've found that to be a bit dramatic. It's a small pet peeve. Your comments on the single motor for the trunk is a good catch, and the coolant system sounds like a total disaster.
@rickm8456
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I would have serious hesitation about buying this car at 5-6 years old, even with few years left on an extended warranty.
@brakedncr
Жыл бұрын
@@rickm8456 don’t dispute that. I think I’ll end up getting around half what I paid at that time. With the savings on gas, I think it’s good or fine. The Pacifica is better for me because it supports openpilot unlike the sienna hybrid, meaning it’s basically the only semi-self driving hybrid minivan on the market.
@rickm8456
Жыл бұрын
@@brakedncr that’s cool. It was nice I’m sure to get the hybrid tax credit. I just picked up a 2023 Corolla non hybrid. I wasn’t able to get it below MSRP unfortunately. I have been enjoying the 3.0 lane tracing assist. Not autonomous driving of course but it’s still pretty neat.
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
@@brakedncrtry this below 50°F on cold days: During cold weather, the way to keep the ICE from running is to prewarm the car with the Level 2 charger: Without stepping on the brake, press the button twice, then set interior heat to "max", fan on high, recirc, and combined window/floor on mode. Usually needs about 20 minutes. Then, after unplugging but before selecting "run", set temp down to 65, and reduce fan speed. If it's real damp, deselect recirc. The power display will indicate how many kW are being used for climate. You can increase temp if you like, just watch that display and keep the total at 5kW or less. I've had mine for two years, and finally got real good at this. I've bought 12 gallons of gas since last March.
@joshl7947
Жыл бұрын
Hope this provides insight for those looking at the platform in a warm climate. I rented a 2022 model for a couple weeks in Tucson, AZ last summer, so this is what I found in a hot place: Plugging it in in my garage on the included level 1 cable would give the 13 hour approximation to fully charge the HV battery. But after a little while, the inverter gets too hot and runs and you can hear an extra coolant pump kick in. Then the charger brick on the wall outlet will change to a red light and the new approximation to fully charge the battery jumps to over 26 hours. I tried this on my driveway out of the garage in the shade on a different day, but the over 95 degree weather was still too hot for it to supply full level 1 voltage. Only seemed like a trickle charge. The only thing I could do to utilize the plug-in capabilities without installing a level 2 plug was to start the charging around 10 o clock at night when the temperature was dropping. On the bright side, I never noticed the engine needing to turn over if I started the van remotely and went ev mode until the HV battery was nearly depleted. Either I didn't notice or it was warm enough.
@VladyslavSvyrydenko
Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is probably one of the best car reviews i ever seen! Thank you so much for your expertise...
@zzeoleg
Жыл бұрын
I live in Canada and this PhEV works just fine during the winter. Actually the price is very good after credits. The review is biased as the person never owned one. I regret paying for the extended warranty as the build quality is very good
@kentatm2663
Жыл бұрын
As far as I know all the Stellantis vehicles that came from FCA have their lift gate button on the side like that. It's actually nice as shorter people can use it w/o having to stretch their arms way up.
@Youtubeuser1aa
Жыл бұрын
I use my foot on sienna
@2008gore
Жыл бұрын
Just got rid of a top of the line 2018 Chrysler Pacific Limited, had only 54k miles, it just had its fifth birthday. We reluctantly skipped the hybrid option because we wanted 8 seats. There were only two kind of parts on that vehicle. Broken, and on the cusp of breaking. Chrysler generally refused to fix things under warranty - such as the 4 batteries it went through for no reason anyone could explain. When the air conditioner failed they said 3 major systems were impacted and it would be a $2900 repair (no warranty coverage). You wouldn't believe how much money we spent keeping this van on the road for the 5 years it was under WARRANTY. And everything we fixed was clearly just defective issues that were re-breaking again. From watching this analysis I suspect it would have been a less horrifying experience if we'd gotten the hybrid. Stay away from the Pacifica guys, it was a nightmare for us. We'll be taking delivery of a top of the line Sienna hybrid in two days.
@2008gore
Жыл бұрын
Oh and the transmission- good lord. From almost the day we got it... You would SWEAR you'd been rear ended from the way that van would slam during down shifts on occasion. They refused to do anything about that at three different Chrysler dealers. We've owned a lot of cars, and this was -by far- the worst we ever had. It felt dangerous to drive, honestly.
@usa-earth
Жыл бұрын
The rear hatch button is where it is because of shorter people not being able to easily reach a button on the hatch. Your review of the mechanicals was very eye opening. I think the complexity would cause me to stay away from it...
@normt430
5 ай бұрын
Yes, rear hatch button is for kids!
@mrbrown89
Жыл бұрын
The clunking noise it’s not coming from the transmission. I have a 22 Pacifica Hybrid and spent lot of weeks and going back and forth with the dealer about a clunking noise at low speeds when you press the gas or release it. They found out something was wrong with the CV Axles and they changed them. The noise is gone, that clunking noise is a defect
@MikeKayK
Жыл бұрын
Winter remote starts were useless in my brand new '12 Wrangler because it automatically activated the heater and set fan to max. Thermostat worked fine, yet coolant still couldn't warm up if flowing through heater core with fan on max. Even if I gave it 15 minutes, I would still climb into a cold Jeep with coolant gauge at zero.
@taylorhuseman7622
Жыл бұрын
Review that you have a couple issues. The fact that he says every time you put your foot today pedal the engine comes on he’s completely wrong. We found a new 2022 Pacifica hybrid we’ve driven at 500+ miles and we’ve used exactly 1.2 gallons of gas. The temperatures that we’ve driven and have range from 45° to about 70°, so if you’re wondering if you can get around on our battery yes you can. The other thing to mention they placed the trunk button slightly lower because parents often have their hands full and the younger kid can’t necessarily reach the top of the tailgate. By placing it a bit lower, a child can assist in closing the door for the parent.
@joeshmoe8952
Жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar too much with anything Mopar related but I hear the newer 3.6 pentastar engines are good.
@paulcotaco1102
Жыл бұрын
We go for WEEKS without gassing up the van lol. It's very obvious you didnt really test the plug in enough because if you did it would change the way you think about the Plug in system. If you're the family like us that drive the van to pick up and drop off the kids on the weekday and have a few stops on the way home this van is PERFECT. we have averaged around 40+mpg on a monthly basis CONSISTENTLY the past year and we would drive this far at least a few times a month. If we were to just drive this strictly for daily routines it would be MUCH higher than that. But yeah I don't agree with the verdict especially regarding the plug in system but the rest is pretty on point. You also didnt MENTION that BECAUSE of the plug in, you would benefit from the 7500 Tax credit.
@letsgobrandon5800
Жыл бұрын
As a 2021 owner, agree, but only if it’s local runs. What bothers me on highway is that the system doesn’t charge the battery while moving ( only when braking or slowing). On long trips it should charge high voltage battery but doesn’t.
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