2025 Chrysler Pacifica

The volume Select gas trim uses Chrysler's naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 287 hp. The 2025 model consolidated trims but did not change this powertrain.

The Select gas trim's V6 produces 262 lb-ft, a typical naturally aspirated output for this segment.

The gas FWD Pacifica reaches 60 mph in an adequate, mid-pack 7.3 seconds; Chrysler does not publish a factory acceleration time.

The mature naturally aspirated V6 provides linear, predictable response without turbo lag, though its acceleration is merely adequate rather than effortless.

The nine-speed behaves properly in most driving but can choose an unsuitable gear on steep grades, keeping it below the best transmissions in the segment.

The gas Pacifica can tow 3,600 pounds when properly equipped, competitive for a minivan; the PHEV is not recommended for towing.

AWD is optional across all three 2025 gas trims, including Select, but it is an automatic on-demand system without low range or terrain modes; all PHEVs remain FWD-only.

This is a pavement-focused minivan with very low clearance, modest approach and departure angles, and no skid plates, lockers, terrain modes, or off-road trim.

The 2025 range offers two genuinely distinct choices—a gas V6 with FWD or AWD and a FWD plug-in hybrid—giving buyers more powertrain variety than most minivans.

The volume Select FWD's 22 MPG combined is relatively thirsty because the gas model lacks hybrid assistance; optional AWD falls to 20 MPG.

The FWD gas Pacifica's 19 MPG city rating trails electrified minivans, while AWD costs another 2 MPG.

Tall gearing helps the FWD V6 return a respectable 28 MPG highway, though AWD lowers the rating to 25 MPG.

The 19-gallon tank gives the volume FWD gas trim 418 miles of manufacturer-estimated total range; AWD's lower economy reduces that to 380 miles.

At the EPA's standard 15,000-mile annual-use assumptions, the 22-MPG FWD Pacifica has a relatively high yearly fuel bill.

The gas V6 is designed for widely available regular 87-octane fuel and gains no benefit from premium, avoiding an added fuel-grade penalty.

The gas-powered 2025 Pacifica earns NHTSA's maximum five-star overall rating, including five stars for frontal and side protection and four stars for rollover resistance.

The 2025 Pacifica has no IIHS award. It earns Good in small overlap, Marginal in the updated moderate-overlap test because of weaker rear-passenger protection, and Acceptable in the updated side test.

The volume gas Select includes all five core systems as standard: forward AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection. Rear parking assistance can also brake automatically.

IIHS rates the standard pedestrian AEB Acceptable, not Advanced or Superior. It avoided several 12-25 mph conflicts, but managed only a 4-mph reduction in the 25-mph daytime child test and failed to slow for the 37-mph parallel-adult nighttime test on low beams.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection are standard on Select, but both are warning systems rather than active blind-zone or cross-traffic collision avoidance. The Pacifica also lacks safe-exit and trailer-aware blind-spot functions.

LaneSense is standard and supplies corrective steering after detecting drift, but it is lane-departure prevention rather than continuous lane centering. That makes it useful as a safety backstop, not a polished hands-on highway-centering system.

Standard full-speed adaptive cruise can stop and resume without additional driver input, which is unusually capable in traffic. Its ceiling is limited by the absence of continuous lane centering or a unified highway-assist mode.

No hands-free highway-driving system is offered on any 2025 Pacifica trim. LaneSense and adaptive cruise remain separate, hands-on assistance features.

Every trim uses the same Acceptable-rated LED projector low beams with standard high-beam assist. Illumination is fair on the straightaway and mixed on curves, with inadequate low-beam reach on the gradual left curve, keeping it below the Good tier.

The tall minivan greenhouse provides excellent natural all-around visibility, and the standard rear camera and parking aids cover close obstacles. The volume Select's 360-degree camera is optional through Safety Sphere rather than standard.

Wide sliding-door access and three complete rear LATCH positions make the Pacifica family-friendly, and Cars.com gave the second-row installations straight A grades. IIHS rates overall anchor usability only Acceptable because several tether anchors are hard to find and some hardware can be confused or must be borrowed; Cars.com also found third-row installation compromises.

The volume gas Select uses second-row Stow 'n Go buckets and seats seven; an optional FWD-only bench raises capacity to eight.

The no-sunroof volume Select preserves the full published front headroom.

Front legroom is adequate but falls near the low end of CarScore's minivan normalization range.

The tall, unsunroofed Select cabin provides excellent second-row headroom.

Second-row room is generous, although the fold-flat buckets sacrifice some cushion comfort and adjustment to achieve Stow 'n Go packaging.

A 36.5-inch legroom figure, low step-in and wide sliding-door access make the third row genuinely adult-usable, though it is best for shorter adults on long trips.

Stowing the third row creates a large, flat load bay while retaining the second row.

The gas model's second- and third-row seats fold into the floor, producing an exceptionally useful flat space without seat removal.

Dual-row Stow 'n Go is a segment-defining solution: the seat wells become deep hidden bins when occupied and both rear rows disappear into a flat floor when cargo is the priority.

The firm front seats remain comfortable over long drives, but the thin, less-adjustable second-row Stow 'n Go chairs trail rival captain's chairs.

The suspension is compliant and generally smooth over varied roads, with acceptable body control for a minivan.

Active noise cancellation and laminated glass support relaxed cruising, although the V6 becomes audible when worked hard.

The Select includes heated front seats, heated steering wheel and tri-zone climate, while ventilation and heated second-row seats remain available higher in the range or through packages.

For 2025, Select replaced Touring and Touring L as the entry gas trim. Its destination-inclusive sticker is toward the expensive end of the mainstream minivan field.

The newly consolidated Select is the representative volume gas trim: it absorbs the former Touring/Touring L territory and includes the equipment most family buyers require. AWD and the Limited/Pinnacle trims move the price materially higher.

CarEdge's model-level projection is relatively modest in the warranty-heavy first five years, although it also finds a worse-than-segment-average chance of a major repair. This estimate is not trim-specific, but directly covers the Pacifica nameplate.

The Pacifica retains less value than the minivan category average, materially increasing its depreciation cost despite frequent new-car discounts.

Chrysler's basic coverage matches Honda and Toyota but sits at the bottom of the scoring band and trails Kia's five-year coverage.

The gas Pacifica's five-year powertrain warranty is conventional for the segment but is the floor of this item's normalization band.

Chrysler includes no factory scheduled-maintenance plan, so the package remains in the low band. Five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance and Uconnect trial services provide limited owner support.

$44,445 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (48.8% retained, or about $21,689) leaves about $22,756 in depreciation. Add the projected $3,624 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $26,380 in total.

Signals are mixed but lean below average: J.D. Power rates the 2025 Pacifica 77/100 for Quality & Reliability, while Consumer Reports' survey-based outlook for the Pacifica has been substantially weaker. The scored gas model avoids the PHEV's extra high-voltage-system risk, but it remains below the segment's Japanese leaders.

Chrysler lacks enough recent survey volume for consistent stand-alone placement, but the available multi-year evidence is below average rather than mid-pack. Its 2024 dependability result was far worse than the 2025 industry benchmark, and Consumer Reports omitted Chrysler from its 2025 brand table for insufficient data rather than validating a turnaround.

Recall activity is heavy for a single model year and includes occupant-protection defects, even though the gas model is not implicated in the PHEV battery-fire history. Two 2025 side-curtain-airbag campaigns and rear-camera actions are meaningful safety issues, not merely convenience fixes.

The naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is mature and widely supported, but its rocker-arm/cam ticking history and the 948TE nine-speed's mixed shift-quality and durability record prevent an above-average rating. This assessment is specifically for the volume gas Select, not the PHEV system.

The volume Select is pleasant and well equipped but uses leatherette and has some conspicuous hard plastics, so it does not earn the near-luxury reputation of the expensive Pinnacle. Material quality is competitive for a mainstream minivan rather than class-leading in this representative trim.

Basic assembly presentation is decent, but the Pacifica does not show the consistently tight, trouble-free execution needed for an upper-band score. Its average J.D. Power quality result and long-running electrical, trim and infotainment complaint pattern point to generally acceptable construction with scattered flaws.

The shared Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram franchise footprint gives owners broad nationwide access, but service execution is merely average and Chrysler was not among J.D. Power's leading mass-market service brands. The model's own dealership-experience score supports adequate rather than standout support.

Gas-model mechanical parts benefit from a long-running domestic platform, broad Pentastar use and a healthy independent aftermarket. Repair costs are generally favorable, although Pacifica-specific sliding-door, body-electronics and large assemblies can still be expensive.

Every 2025 Pacifica uses the same 10.1-inch central display; upper equipment adds navigation rather than a larger screen.

Uconnect 5 combines crisp graphics and prompt responses with sensible menus and retained physical audio and climate controls.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard throughout the 2025 Pacifica range.

Voice control works promptly, but native TomTom navigation is package-dependent on Select and most owners can use the excellent wireless phone projection instead.

The six-speaker base system is ordinary, but a 13-speaker Alpine upgrade and 19-speaker Harman Kardon system provide credible premium choices.

A configurable 7-inch driver information screen is useful but remains flanked by analog gauges, behind newer full-width digital clusters.

Firmware and map updates can arrive over the air, but Chrysler does not promise broad whole-vehicle feature additions.

Chrysler Connect supplies useful remote access and vehicle-status functions, but lacks a phone-as-key experience and connected services become subscription-dependent.

USB-A and USB-C coverage is broad across the cabin, and packages add third-row charging, wireless charging and a 115-volt outlet.

Proximity entry, push-button start, remote start, power sliding doors and a power liftgate cover the essentials; hands-free doors are optional and phone-as-key is absent.

A rear camera and rear parking assist are standard, while the useful surround-view system and front sensors require the Safety Sphere package.

A color head-up display is available, but only on the more expensive Limited and Pinnacle rather than the volume Select.

Low sills, huge power sliding doors, accessible LATCH anchors, a deep luggage well and fold-into-floor seats make daily family logistics exceptionally easy.

Full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking are standard, but updated IIHS crash tests are only Marginal for moderate overlap and Acceptable for side impact.

Three usable rows, tri-zone climate, a smooth ride and 32.3 cu ft behind the occupied third row suit long family journeys; available seatback entertainment and FamCAM deepen the bench.

Excellent visibility, compliant ride, standard stop-and-go adaptive cruise and straightforward controls reduce fatigue, though the nine-speed can hunt on hills.

The gas Select's 22-mpg combined rating is poor beside hybrid minivans, despite regular fuel and mainstream tires and maintenance.

Sliding doors and excellent glass area help, but the 204.3-inch body and 39.7-foot turning circle demand care; surround view costs extra.

A flat 140.5-cu-ft enclosed cargo floor and 3,600-pound maximum tow rating handle light trade or delivery work, but this is not a heavy-duty platform.

The mature V6 is widely supported, but the family-focused trim and below-average reliability reputation do not make the Pacifica a convincing hard-use fleet tool.

Stow 'n Go and hidden bins are useful for tools, but there is no work-van package, washable cargo treatment, onboard-power system or meaningful upfit ecosystem.

Comfortable seats, a quiet and compliant highway ride, usable third row, standard adaptive cruise and roughly 400 miles per tank make it an excellent tourer.

Available AWD, roof rails, a 3,600-pound tow ceiling and a flat sleeping/cargo floor enable four-season trips, but roughly five inches of clearance keeps it off serious trails.

Both rear rows vanish into the gas model's floor without removal, shifting instantly among seven seats, hidden bins and a huge flat 140.5-cu-ft gear bay.

The Pacifica feels secure and carlike with respectable body control, but noticeable lean and modest grip keep it below the Odyssey dynamically.

Steering is accurate and appropriately light for daily use but offers little feedback or engagement.

The conventional gas-model brakes deliver average stopping performance and predictable operation without regenerative-blending concerns.

The naturally aspirated 287-hp V6 responds linearly and provides adequate pace, but the nine-speed sometimes chooses the wrong gear on grades.

Active noise cancellation and extensive sealing keep the V6 subdued at cruise, although it becomes plainly audible under acceleration.

The volume FWD configuration is relatively wide-turning for the segment, with AWD slightly wider still.

A broad adjustment range, low-effort ingress, excellent outward visibility and well-placed physical controls make the cabin easy to operate.

Strong V6 output and composed road manners make it pleasant, but numb steering, body lean and occasional transmission indecision limit enthusiasm.

The new Select base trim brings useful former Touring L content into every gas Pacifica, including an auto-dimming mirror, one-touch second-row windows, universal garage-door opener, premium carpets, Stow 'n Go seating, and broad standard driver assistance. The starting price is high, preventing an elite score.

A strong safety suite, unique fold-flat second-row Stow 'n Go seating, available AWD, and best-in-class 3,600-pound towing make the gas van capable. Its $44,445 entry price and weak residual value offset much of that benefit, though real-world discounts improve the equation substantially.

Gas buyers can choose Select, Limited, or Pinnacle with FWD or AWD, while the wider nameplate also offers a plug-in hybrid. Three gas grades are not the segment's deepest trim ladder, but the drivetrain variety is unmatched among direct rivals.

The Pacifica remained a major-volume minivan rather than a niche entrant, with broad retail and fleet acceptance. Its mature generation has meaningful recognition, though its trajectory is no longer that of a fast-rising model.

The Pacifica has strong recognition as Chrysler's flagship family vehicle, but the diminished Chrysler lineup and below-category resale retention weaken the brand halo. It lacks the loyalty and residual-strength advantages of Toyota and Honda.

The 2025 Pacifica is exceptionally negotiable: market-based purchase guidance shows multi-thousand-dollar reductions across the range. That is a major buyer benefit, even if such discounting also signals soft pricing power.

The 2025 is the ninth model year of the generation that began in 2017 and four years removed from its 2021 facelift; its 2025 changes are primarily trim and equipment packaging. The announced second facelift for 2027 makes replacement risk concrete for buyers.

Reviewers continue to praise the Pacifica's flexible cabin, polished road manners, AWD availability, and safety performance, and the generation has a strong award history. Age and ownership/reliability concerns keep it below consistent class-winner territory for 2025.