- crossover 12,375
- 1,123 below average
- 5,000 good
- Denver, CO
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,123 below average crossover 12,375 automatic
2007 chrysler pacifica review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New engine and transmission offer better fuel economy and power. introductionthe chrysler pacifica helped launch a trend that those in the car business call crossover vehicles. Crossovers are supposed to combine the best attributes of sport-utility vehicles, sedans and minivans, and the pacifica still does that as well as any, at very attractive prices. This year, it does it better than it ever has. for 2007, the pacifica benefits from fairly substantial changes, starting with a smoother, more powerful v6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Its styling has been subtly updated, and previously optional safety equipment, including side-curtain head protection airbags and electronic stability control, is now standard on all models. Inside it's roomy and comfortable, whether upholstered in fabric or leather. Getting in and out is easy. It rides like a sedan and handles well for a vehicle of its heft, and it's more enjoyable to drive through suburbia than just about any truck-based suv. The five-passenger base model has two bucket seats in front with a split folding bench in the second row that seats up to three. Six-passenger models swap the middle-row bench for two folding bucket seats, and add a 50/50 split bench in the rear. Either changes from people mover to cargo hauler in a matter of seconds, and in both cases maximum cargo capacity exceeds that in the typical mid-size suv. the pacifica has earned outstanding scores in government crash tests. All-wheel drive is available, making it a good choice for snow country. Towing capacity is 3500 pounds, which is more than enough for personal water craft, dirt bikes or a camping trailer. And despite its versatility, no one will be embarrassed driving a pacifica to black-tie event and leaving it with the valet. It's stylish and handsome, and it doesn't fit easily in any particular mold. bottom line: the pacifica is roomy, versatile, pleasant to drive and nice to look at. This model seats five, with a three-place, folding second-row bench seat, and comes with 17-inch steel wheels and hubcaps. Standard features include sunscreen glass, dual-zone temperature control, rear window wiper/washer, power locks and windows, eight-way power driver's seat, am/fm audio with cd, infinity speakers and steering-wheel controls, multiple 12-volt power outlets and cruise control. the pacifica awd 27,550) adds an engine upgrade and all-wheel drive. It's 4. 0-liter overhead-cam v6 delivers 255 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, with a six-speed automatic. Stand-alone options include heated first- and second-row seats 550), parksense rear parking assist 285), a power moonroof 895), 385-watt infiniti intermezzo audio upgrade 700), sirius satellite radio 195), uconnect hands-free communication 360), high intensity discharge (hid) headlights 550) and 17-inch 785) or 19-inch chromed aluminum wheels 1,235). the pacifica limited fwd 33,775) and limited awd 35,825) are the luxury models. They feature the 2/2/2 seating and nearly all the amenities, including leather seats with position memory for the driver, heated front and second-row seats, power adjustable pedals, power-liftgate, six-cd changer, automatic headlights, power moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors, parksense rear back-up system and 19-inch chromed wheels. safety equipment has been significantly upgraded for 2007. In addition to multi-stage front airbags, all pacificas come standard with curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats, electronic stability program (esp) skid-management system, emergency brake assist for the antilock brakes (abs), and traction control. These features were previously optional on some models. A parkview rear back-up camera 595) is now optional. Yet it has a more rugged, appealing (and less socially branding) appearance than most minivans. In overall styling, it lines up more on the sport-utility vehicle side. pacifica is loaded with parts and technologies from mercedes-benz, including a complete rear suspension system borrowed from the mercedes e-class sedan. It's a well-engineered vehicle. the pacifica doesn't look like anything else on the road. Its design is less radical than crossovers such as the nissan murano or mazda cx-9, and its glass-to-steel proportions are unique. Though revised for 2007, the styling has been with us for a few years and it doesn't look as fresh when compared with the latest vehicles, such as the new gmc acadia. the pacifica looks distinctive, however, and unmistakably like a chrysler, with a grille and other design cues unique to the brand. That family resemblance has been strengthened with styling tweaks for 2007: in front, the pacifica looks a bit squarer, flatter, than before. It sports a full-width chrome strip and a new, more prominent three-bar grille, flanked by wing-like, twin-beam headlights in the theme of the chrysler 300 sedan. The pacifica also features hood strakes introduced on the chrysler crossfire sports car. These creases are evenly spaced across the hood, running rearward from the grille toward the base of the windshield; some of us like the strakes on the pacifica, some of us are still deciding. while pacifica doesn't look so big from the outside, it's as much as 18 inches longer and 6 inches wider than some of its crossover competitors. At the same time, the pacifica is almost 3 inches lower to the ground than a typical minivan. It's more like a sedan in this regard, and easier to climb in and out of. That should also make it a good dog car. in side view, the pacifica is marked by a distinctive character line that begins at the front wheel and ramps upward as it moves toward the rear. The line helps create something of a wedge look, even in a vehicle so large. The expanse of sheet metal aft of the rear side doors and a big, broad rear gate add visual mass that looks a bit ungainly from some angles, but this isn't reflected in pacifica's handling or driving characteristics. the pacifica limited model is the best looking model, thanks to its prominent fog lights, monochromatic paint scheme and big 19-inch chrome wheels. interioranyone considering the chrysler pacifica will have to choose between a 2/3, five-seat interior package or a 2/2/2 six-seat configuration. It's not as simple as adding an extra seat, however, because the six-seat package drops maximum cargo capacity nearly 14 cubic feet, which roughly equals the amount of space in the trunk of a good-sized sedan. And while the five-seat arrangement is available only on the base model, option choices allow the base pacifica to be equipped with nearly all the goodies offered on the higher-trim models. the pacifica benefits from some interior upgrades for 2007. These are subtle, but welcome, and tend to make the interior feel richer or more upscale. The most obvious is a mercedes-style, two-tone color scheme for the dashboard and door panels, with a darker color above a lighter base. There's a lot of vinyl and plastic inside a vehicle the size of pacifica, and the two-tone theme brightens things nicely compared to darker monotones. the seat positioning is one of pacifica's most appealing assets. Climbing in and out is easy because pacifica sits relatively low to the ground, more like a sedan, and its door sills are low. Yet the seats are positioned high, seemingly at conventional table-chair height, so the driver sits much higher than he or she would in the typical sedan. It certainly improves forward visibility, in.
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