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Discover the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica: Family-Oriented and Stylish

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The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is outstanding in today's extremely competitive and crowded minivan market. It offers an excellent selection of standard features you won't find among its peers and incredible options such as a built-in vacuum cleaner. It's easy to see why Car and Driver placed the Pacifica in the top five of its Best Minivans list.

Discover the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica: Family Oriented and Stylish

Design

Four of the Chrysler Pacifica's trim levels are gas-powered and all have highly covetable advantages. Even the base model has exceptional standard and optional features. Cubbies and slide-out bins provide lots of storage in the airy, spacious cabin. Standard comfort and convenience features include heated front seats and captain's chairs with extra cushioning. The 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat has 4-way lumbar support.

Everyone will remain comfy with the voice-activated dual-zone climate control system and its rear-seat controls. Stow 'n Go seating, which originated with the Pacifica, offers second-row seats that flow into the floor. The sliding rear passenger door makes it easy for passengers to exit the Chrysler Pacifica quickly. Once the third-row seats are stowed, you can fit more than 50 suitcases in the cargo area. A power liftgate and heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals are also standard.

Performance

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica's lowest trim level comes with a 287-horsepower V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Although the entire line has standard front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive is available for all models beginning with the second trim level, which you won't find in many comparable brands. Remote engine start is a welcome standard feature on the lineup's base model, and the line's maximum towing capacity is 3,600 pounds.

Technology

A 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM stereo and SiriusXM satellite radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and speed-sensitive volume control is standard in the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica's base model. A 10.1-inch touchscreen display anchors the standard infotainment system, which includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. One available option that will thrill the kids is a dual display in the back row to stream movies and TV shows.

Safety

Safety features are among the most important considerations in a family vehicle, and you can drive the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica with complete confidence because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded it a perfect 5-star overall safety rating. Additionally, Chrysler has generously installed valuable standard driver's aid and safety features even in the lowest trim level, including Forward Collision Mitigation, Rear Parking Sensors, and Blind Spot Warning. Extra safety features are also available in the base model, including:

  • Automated Emergency Braking with Pedestrian detection
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning 
  • Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Visit Ourisman Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Alexandria in Alexandria, VA today to explore the many family-friendly features the 2024 Pacifica has to offer.

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