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2008 chrysler pacifica review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Roomy and versatile. introductionthe chrysler pacifica helped launch a trend known in the industry as crossover vehicles. Crossovers are designed to combine the best attributes of sport-utility vehicles, sedans, and minivans. 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 of the typical mid-size suv. the pacifica earned outstanding scores in government crash tests. All-wheel drive is available, making it a good choice for snow country. Towing capacity is 2600 pounds, which is enough for personal watercraft, dirt bikes or camping trailers. It's stylish and handsome, and it doesn't fit easily in any particular mold. after changes aimed at power and refinement for 2007, 2008 models are little changed. Base models are now called lx, and content is slightly altered model by model. lineupthe 2008 chrysler pacifica is available in three trim levels, all of which offer front-wheel drive or full-time all-wheel drive. All lx models seat five, with a three-place, folding second-row bench seat, and come with 17-inch steel wheels and hubcaps. Its 4. 0-liter overhead-cam v6 delivers 253 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, with a six-speed automatic. Chrysler's all-wheel drive system varies power delivery front to rear to maximize traction. An entertainment group 860) adds rear dvd entertainment. A comfort /convenience group 555) has power adjustable pedals, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and memory for the driver seat, mirrors, pedals, and audio. Other options include leather upholstery 1,400), parkview rear camera with parksense 595); p235/55r19 all-season tires on chromed alloy wheels 1,150), sunroof 895), 385-watt infinity intermezzo surround sound 700) with eight infinity speakers and subwoofer, power liftgate 400), heated first- and second-row seats 550), and uconnect hands-free cell phone link 275). the pacifica limited fwd 34,150) and limited awd 36,195) 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, 6cd changer, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, sunroof, wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power ad. walkaroundthe chrysler pacifica was one of the first of the so-called crossover vehicles, and we consider it both well conceived and well executed. 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. In front, it sports a 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 six inches wider than some of its crossover competitors. At the same time, the pacifica is almost three 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 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 that fewer vehicles on the road ahead will obscure the pacifica driver's view. from the driver's seat, the first impression is one of spaciousness. There's plenty of headroom, despite the high seat bottoms, and the window sills rise almost to shoulder height. The high-waist design means the sills are too high for comfortable arm resting, but it will likely enhance the secure feeling for many. the cloth upholstery in the five-passenger base model looks more expensive than we expected. The yes essentials fabric is stain and odor resistant, and treated to control static. Appointments become more luxurious with.
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