2027 Chrysler Pacifica

The Story

Ye olde Chrysler Pacifica finally gets a refresh for 2027, wearing a new look but retaining its brilliant Stow.

Over a decade since it first hit the streets, the Pacifica remains an icon of the minivan segment that Chrysler invented. The ubiquitous family-hauler hasn’t changed much since its debut, but the Pacifica has finally received a styling refresh for the 2027 model year to keep it somewhat contemporary. With sleek new front and rear ends—but the same middle—the updated Pacifica signals the forward path for Chrysler’s design direction. Not much has changed under its skin, however.

Flip open its hood, and you’ll find the same trusty 287-hp 3.6-liter V-6 that has become a mainstay of the model. Nothing major has changed inside, either. The Pacifica still retains an expansive interior with either seven or eight seats, a smorgasbord of creature comforts, and Chrysler’s signature Stow ‘n Go second- and third-row seats that fold flat into the floor.

Compare the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica with the top vehicles in this segment with our new compare tool. The Pacifica received updated front-end styling that is an obvious departure from its previous look. New angular headlights connected by a width-spanning light bar extend vertically down the length of its fascia and bookend a redesigned grille with an illuminated Chrysler badge in the center. The taillights have also been given a similar treatment, and there are eight new wheel designs to choose from. Some minor adjustments have also been made to the Pacifica’s interior trim to give its cabin a more premium feel.

Available exclusively as a gas-only model, the Pacifica packs a 287-hp 3.6-liter V-6 and a nine-speed automatic transmission under its hood. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but all-wheel drive is available for an additional $3345. There used to be a plug-in hybrid variant of the Pacifica, but Stellantis recently axed all of its plug-in models, sending the Pacifica Hybrid to the electrical boneyard. When we drove the 2027 Pacifica, we found its ride quality to be pleasant and its steering to be trusty and linear.

Car and Driver calculates your car’s value in three free and easy steps - using the same Black Book® data dealers use to appraise vehicles. In Comparison: It’s not the quickest minivan we’ve tested, but the front-wheel-drive Pacifica is far from sluggish. The front-wheel-drive model is about mid-pack in terms of performance, while the all-wheel-drive version is a bit pokier.

The EPA rates the Pacifica at 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. The AWD version is rated a few mpg lower all around. The front-wheel-drive Pacifica Limited we tested last delivered an impressive 31 mpg on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, while the AWD model recorded 27 mpg in the same test. While the Pacifica’s fuel economy is competitive, the competition from Kia and Toyota includes hybrids that are much more fuel efficient.

First Row: Airy, spacious, and packed with cubbies, cupholders, and underfloor bins, the Pacifica is big on the features that minivan buyers love. Fit, finish, and materials are all decent, but a few down-market plastic pieces lurk inside the cabin. Upscale Limited and Pinnacle models come with taller center consoles that blend more seamlessly with the dashboard, giving those trims a more SUV-like feel from behind the wheel.

Second Row: The Pacifica’s second row comes standard with captain’s chairs, but a second-row bench seat can also be optioned. Because the Stow ‘n Go seats need to be compact enough to fold into the van’s floor, they have thinner padding than you’ll find in rival vans.

Why It Matters

Chrysler’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system displays on a glossy 10.1-inch touchscreen that’s framed by climate-control vents on the van’s dashboard.

CarMotion Daily’s Take

The ubiquitous family-hauler hasn’t changed much since its debut, but the Pacifica has finally received a styling refresh for the 2027 model year to keep it somewhat contemporary. Watch this space over the coming weeks.