2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited

Introduced in 2017, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was - and remains - the industry’s only plug-in hybrid minivan. A fuel-efficient, family-friendly vehicle, it’s powered by a V6 engine and 2 electric motors and has a useful all-electric range of 32 miles. The drivetrain is smooth and efficient but underpowered and noisy. The Pacifica Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined in hybrid mode; total range is about 520 miles. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive isn’t available. There’s plenty of room inside for people and cargo, although the overall look to the cabin is a mixed bag - Nappa leather seats juxtaposed with piano-black plastic trim, for example. Powersliding side doors and a low sill make rear access easy. The ride is comfortable for the most part, but it can be bouncy over bumps and pavement. The steering feels light and disconnected, and the brakes feel soft and spongy. The Pacifica has plenty of useful standard tech, including a comprehensive suite of ADAS safety features. Comfort and convenience features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and Chrysler’s easy-to-use Uconnect 5 infotainment system. An available Uconnect Theater Family Group provides videos, movies, and games on rear-seat screens, and the system’s dash-mounted FamCam lets front-seat occupants check on kids in the backseat.