Chrysler Pacifica New & Future Car Road Tests Articles

Long-Term Test Verdict: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD

When its segment-shattering minivans rolled into the marketplace in 1983, rewrote history, and earned a place in the Smithsonian, Chrysler followed up with another successful creation, the notable PT Cruiser in 2001. Chrysler hoped for a similar huge hit with the Pacifica. more

One-Year Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

"Once you get past the sluggish engine (most noticeable with passengers or a load) and clumsy handling, you'll get it: It's trying to offer more than what most people want (car and minivan) as well as better quality than most would expect from Chrysler. more

Road Test: 2005 Ford Freestyle vs 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Some would say there's nothing more uncool than driving your mom's car...Pacifica and Freestyle suggest Chrysler and Ford are starting to get the message. more

Archive: Chrysler Plainsman

The January 1956 press release that accompanied the photos of this Chrysler Plainsman concept car hailed it as a "Bold New Experiment in Station Wagon Design." Among its innovations were "an 'observation-car' third seat" and a powered tailgate and rear window. more

One-Year Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Right before the second service interval (12,000 miles), the SRS warning light came on again, something we'd taken care of at the 6000-mile service. more

One-Year Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

When Chrysler reinvented the minivan, it wrote itself into automotive history by engineering a segment-buster that demanded new classification. more

One-Year Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

We addressed the SRS warning light that had appeared at the 3991-mile mark during the first scheduled (6000-mile) service. more

Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Nearing the end of its time in our midst, this car suffered a minor mishap. more

2004 Volvo XC70 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Cross Examination: Station-wagon efficiency, sport/utility capability, minivan room--these three sleek crossovers promise the best of all worlds more

First Drive: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Some classify minivans as yesterday's news, SUVs as passe, and feel that traditional sedans don't offer the configurability or safety features many families want. Here's the latest budding, blending segment, the Crossover, and its newest entry, Chrysler's Pacifica. more

First Drive: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Some classify minivans as yesterday's news, SUVs as passe, and feel that traditional sedans don't offer the configurability or safety features many families want. Here's the latest budding, blending segment, the Crossover, and its newest entry, Chrysler's Pacifica. more

Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler reinvents the crossover SUV. Or not. more