I was at the unveiling of the Chrysler Pacifica back in 2016. In 2017 it went hybrid. The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica remains one of the most complete and family-friendly minivans on the market, though it’s largely unchanged from previous years as it awaits a full redesign, probably for 2027. We drove the AWD Prestige and it still impresses.
Under the hood, the standard model uses a 3.6-liter V6 with 287 hp and a nine-speed automatic, delivering adequate power and typical minivan fuel economy — around 19–28 mpg city/highway in FWD form and slightly lower in AWD. A plug-in hybrid variant is also offered, with roughly 32 miles of electric-only range and lower overall fuel costs, though it doesn’t include Stow ’n Go seating like the gas versions. We miss that feature but you have to make room for the battery.
Interior comfort and practicality are standout strengths. The Pacifica’s cabin is spacious with high-quality materials available, and the class-exclusive Stow ’n Go seating lets second- and third-row seats fold flat into the floor for effortless cargo versatility. Families also benefit from tech features like a 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, optional rear entertainment, FamCAM interior camera, and multiple USB ports. Its safety suite is robust too, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring standard, earning strong crash-test ratings.
Second-row seat comfort isn’t quite class-leading and the 9-speed transmission can be clunky at times. The Pacifica’s age shows just a bit, as it runs on a platform first introduced in 2017 with only minor updates for 2025.
Overall, the 2025 Pacifica continues to be a practical, feature-rich choice for families who prioritize interior utility, technology, and safety over the latest redesign.
The AWD Pacifica Prestige gets 4 Lambos.
