With the rise of the crossover vehicle, the minivan, a segment of automobiles that was created over 30 years ago, has fallen into the background. As people wanted sleeker vehicles that got better gas mileage and took the path for SUVs and subsequently, CUVs was opened up.
But automotive company FCA US LLC seems to have plans to bring the minivan back into style. The future of minivans, the Chrysler Pacifica bears a certain resemblance to the popular 2016 Chrysler 200. Only the Pacifica has a bigger body and sliding doors. Well, those aren’t the only differences.
So what does this mean for the current 2016 Chrysler Town & Country? It seems that the Pacifica might take the place of the long-running family van and bring with it more safety, new design, and more convenience features. In fact, the design is being called part crossover, part wagon, and part van.
Minivans haven’t completely gone, they’re just not usually talked about because people think they’re less sexy. But the new Chrysler Pacifica seems to hold up. Offerings include a plug-in hybrid version which will be able to go around 30 miles before switching to gas and then operating as a regular hybrid.
Other features include a built-in vacuum cleaner, large 10-inch high-definition video screens, and eventually wireless syncing for smartphone content. You’ll also have the options of a large full-length panoramic sunroof, self-parking feature, and a 3.6-liter V6 engine in the non-hybrid option.
The Chrysler Pacifica is expected to go on sale sometime this spring. Here at A. M. Maus and Son, we look forward to updating you on everything the Pacifica has to offer. And with a spring release, it will be just in time for you to get your hands on one, pack up the van and get ready for a Minnesota summer full of trips to the lake and to the cabin.