2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$49,000 to $58,050

Original MSRP

7.5
of 10

expert review

5.0

avg user rating

(4 reviews)

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Spacious

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Uninspired styling

  • Boring to drive

  • Unrefined adaptive cruise control

7.5
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
5/10
Technology
8/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
8/10
Form & function
9/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
Photo by Christian Wardlaw. 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid profile view.

Fuel costs are through the roof, but you’ve got a big family to carry. What can you do? Buy a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.

The summer of 2022 has been a doozy. Gas prices went sky high and heat waves rolled across the country. If you’re rethinking the purchase of a three-row SUV and trying to find a fuel-efficient solution that emits greenhouse gas emissions only part of the time, the seven-passenger Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid might be a good solution. It doesn’t offer all-wheel drive (AWD) as other Pacificas do, but it has a plug-in hybrid powertrain supplying a Natural Resources Canada-rated 51 kilometres of electric range before the gasoline V6 engine fires up to deliver 8.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.
5/10

We get it. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a minivan, and minivans convey an image that causes discomfort in some people. You want to be seen as a rugged individualist who leads an active lifestyle, right? That’s why you want a three-row midsize crossover SUV instead of a Dustbuster on wheels.

But here’s the thing. A three-row midsize crossover SUV is basically the same thing as a minivan but without the handy sliding side doors that make it oh-so-easy to load children in tight parking spaces, saving a slipped disc in your back and dents in the vehicle parked next to yours.

Oh sure, most crossover SUVs have a taller and longer hood to avoid looking like a minivan, and they offer AWD and some extra ground clearance. A perfect example of the difference between the two is the Honda Pilot and Honda Odyssey. They have the same underlying platform, drivetrain, electrical architecture, and more. But one is a roomy minivan and the other looks like every other vehicle on Canadian roads.

Now, can you name a plug-in hybrid, three-row SUV from a mainstream brand? Nope, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe doesn’t count because it seats only five people. Let’s save some time. There isn’t one. And there isn’t another plug-in hybrid minivan, either. The Toyota Sienna is a hybrid, and that’s not the same thing.

So, that brings us to this unicorn: the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. It’s not a looker, not even with the S Appearance Package that Chrysler added to our Limited-trim test vehicle. And it’s not cheap, either. The base Pacifica Hybrid Touring L starts at $55,995, not including the $2,095 destination charge (which itself is pretty steep for a vehicle built in Canada). The Limited trim costs $58,995, and the Pinnacle hybrid model extracts $60,995 from your bank account.

Our Pacifica Hybrid Limited test vehicle had extra-cost paint, the S Appearance Package, and a Uconnect Theater rear-seat entertainment system, bringing the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) to $64,960, including the destination charge. Factor in the $5,000 federal EV rebate available for this model, and the van still ran north of 50 grand. In provinces with EV incentive programs, the price becomes a little more palatable.

The interior is nice enough, with the black Nappa premium leather feeling and smelling like quality. But the Pacifica’s rounded, flowing exterior and interior styling themes make it appear soft and dated compared to the harder-edged and more architectural motifs that are becoming popular. And, unlike what Kia has done with the comparatively stylish Kia Carnival minivan, Chrysler isn’t trying to hide what the Pacifica is.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But if you’re trying to sell people something they don’t naturally want (see: plug-in hybrid minivan), then you need to make it such a deal that they can’t ignore it.

Christian Wardlaw
Published Apr 24, 2023 by Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw has 25 years of experience reviewing cars and has served in editorial leadership roles with Edmunds, J.D. Power, the New York Daily News, Autobytel, and Vehix. Chris prefers to focus on the cars people actually buy rather than the cars about which people dream, and emphasizes the importance of fuel economy and safety as much as how much fun a car is to drive. Chris is married to an automotive journalist, is the father of four daughters, and lives in Southern California.

User reviews for 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

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by Brian G
Jan 31, 2023
Quiet. Comfortable. Tons of space and great efficiency. Weve owned two PacHybrids. Love the real nappa leather and huge sunroof in the Limited model. 8k in tax credits between Fed and state bring the price down to a great value. 30 miles of all electric driving takes care of our daily miles 90 percent of the time. Awesome road trip vehicle, plenty of power and no range anxiety once the 3.6 V6 kicks in. Say what your will about Chrysler but they still build a segment leading van. Jan 31, 2023
by Michael L
Jan 31, 2023
Nice fully loaded and good for long distance Jan 31, 2023
by Sean H
Jan 06, 2023
Its the only plug-in minivan available, and with a daily charge of about 32 miles, it handles the commute almost entirely on electric!Jan 06, 2023

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Pricing

Original MSRP
$49,000 to $58,050
Price range
$39,334 to $43,089
Average price on CG
$39,771
YoY price change
$43,089 to $39,771

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear outboard seats · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Battery: 650 CCA · EV battery capacity: 16 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 6.6 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 114 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 85 · Electric Motor Torque: 231 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 14 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 32 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 220 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5050 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 235 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3700 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 10.1 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: foldable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total speakers: 20 · Watts: 760

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C third row · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Battery: AGM · EV battery capacity: 16 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 6.6 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 114 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 85 · Electric Motor Torque: 231 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 14 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 32 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 220 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5050 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 235 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3700 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 10.1 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: foldable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: TomTom · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Remote control: audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total speakers: 20 · Watts: 760

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Door sill trim: chrome · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Battery: 650 CCA · EV battery capacity: 16 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 6.6 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 114 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 85 · Electric Motor Torque: 231 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 14 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 32 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 220 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5050 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 235 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3700 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 10.1 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 10 · Video system: auxiliary HDMI input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: power panoramic · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: in-vehicle passenger · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: foldable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: TomTom · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent