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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Review
Lower price of entry for a very versatile vehicle.
2005 Pacifica Review Summary & Specifications
Chrysler Pacifica corners well and accelerates quickly. Whether the Pacifica really is a whole new kind of family transportation device or not, it's very versatile vehicle for the money. And the new, more-affordable, five-passenger model gives us even more to like about this sports tourer.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard is based in Northern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Pacifica ($24,315); awd ($27,295); Touring fwd ($27,570); Touring awd ($30,370); Limited ($36,315) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp, 3.8-liter V6; 250-hp, 3.5-liter, dohc, 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic overdrive |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS; dual, multi-stage, front airbags; driver knee bolster; child safety seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | supplemental side curtain airbags for all seating rows; rear park assist; tire-pressure monitoring system; traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-992-1997 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 24315 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Pacifica Limited ($36,315) |
| Standard Equipment | cruise control; automatic dual-zone air-conditioning; power windows, mirrors, adjustable pedals and central locking; 10-way power driver and four-way power front passsenger seat; two-driver memory settings for driver's seat, pedals, outside mirrors and stereo presets; keyless entry; alarm system; full-length console; fold-flat load floor; tire pressure monitor; AM/FM/CD changer, power liftgate, power sunroof |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | navigation system ($1,695); Infinity stereo ($700); Sirius satellite radio ($195) includes first 12 months service |
| Destination Charge | 680 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 39585 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 250 @ 3950 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/22 |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 198.9/79.3/66.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/55.1/40.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/56.3/38.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.4/41.9/29.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 79.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent strut, coil spring, pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | five-link independent, coil springs, pressurized self-leveling shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4774 |
| Stock Tires | P235/55R19 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 |
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