- crossover 146,240
- 6,495 high price
- Conway, NH
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- autoshopper.com
2006 chrysler pacifica review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Six-passenger seating with cargo capability. introductionthe chrysler pacifica is one of a growing number of what the industry calls crossover vehicles that combine attributes of sport utilities, wagons and minivans. 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 flat-folding bucket seats, and add a 50/50 split bench in the rear, for six-passenger capacity. Inside it's roomy and comfortable, whether upholstered in fabric or leather. All-wheel drive is available, making it a good choice for the snow country. Side curtain airbags designed to provide head protection are optional, and we recommend ordering them. pacifica was introduced as a totally new vehicle for 2004. For 2005, chrysler expanded the lineup to include an entry-level, five-seat version. Limited is built only with all-wheel drive (awd); the other models are offered with front-wheel drive (fwd) or awd. All models are powered by the same 3. 5-liter overhead-cam v6 rated at 250 horsepower. Satin silver accents highlight the leather shift lever. On the outside, signature models are distinguished by w. Chrysler signature badges, a limited selection of colors, and chromed 17-inch wheels. limited awd 36,685) features a monochrome exterior. First and second-row seats are leather covered, but in also in a single color, and wood inserts warm the interior. Front seats are heated. Also standard are side curtain airbags, a power sunroof, automatic-tilting mirrors, parksense rear park assist, power adjustable pedals with memory, a tire pressure monitor, power liftgate, and a six-disc in-dash cd changer with mp3, dvd audio, dvd video, dvd-r and dvd-rw capability. Chromed 19-inch wheels complete the package. However, some items that are standard on signature are optional on limited, for example, the gps navigation system and sirius satellite radio. options include a 385-watt infinity intermezzo sound system with eight speakers 700); chrysler's uconnect wireless hands-free communication system with bluetooth technology 275); navigation/global positioning system 1,695); dvd video rear-seat entertainment system 990); six-disc cd/dvd changer 555); sirius satellite radio 195), which includes the first 12 months of service; and high-intensity discharge (hid) headlamps 550). safety features that come on all pacificas include dual multi-stage frontal airbags; driver-side inflatable knee bolster; three-point seatbelts at all seating positions; front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters; and child safety seat anchors. Side curtain airbags are optional 595). Its design is less radical than that of the nissan murano and infiniti fx45 crossovers, and its glass-to-steel proportions are new and different. Yet the pacifica looks unmistakably like a chrysler, a result of its grille and other design cues traceable to the town & country minivan. pacifica doesn't look that big from the outside, yet it's as much as 18 inches longer and 6 inches wider than some of its crossover competitors. At the same time, the pacifica is almost 3 inches lower to the ground than a typical minivan, and that makes it easier to climb inside. The expanse of sheet metal aft of the rear side doors adds visual mass that looks ungainly, but this isn't reflected in the handling. pacifica is loaded with mercedes-benz parts and technologies, including a complete rear suspension system borrowed from the mercedes e-class sedan. Indeed, the vice-president on the pacifica program worked for almost three years in stuttgart and berlin on the mercedes-benz r-class before being reassigned to the united states. interiorclimbing into the pacifica is easy because it sits relatively low to the ground. The cloth upholstery in the five-passenger base model is nice and looks more expensive than we expected. Wood, brushed aluminum and quality soft-touch materials create an attractive ambiance. the bucket seats are thick, deep and supportive; and fit even a 6-foot, 4-inch adult like the proverbial glove. Between the seats is a center console trimmed in a soft-touch material that gives it a quality feel. There's a pair of cup holders conveniently located immediately aft of the shifter, and they work well. The high-waist design means the window sills are too high for comfortable arm resting, but enhance the secure feeling. the leather-wrapped steering wheel is thick and chunky and has a relatively small diameter. Redundant controls for the cruise control and sound system are conveniently integrated into the steering-wheel spokes. the instrument panel is shaped as one continuous enclosure that swoops from the back of the left front door across the center and around to the back of the right front door. Under that sweeping hood there's an interesting-looking set of instruments and controls. when the optional navigation system is ordered, the display is positioned right in the center of the speedometer, exactly where it should be for safest use. The gps navigation system is programmed and run by a circular switch panel to the right of the steering wheel. heating and air conditioning controls seemed fussy at first, but we loved having the auto hi and auto lo switches for those times when we didn't want the climate control fan blasting away at full speed but didn't want to shut it off completely. There's a nice analog clock on all but the base model for quickly telling time. All power windows can be lowered at once by pressing one button. They're not quite as cushy, but we found them roomy and comfortable. Between them is a center console, similarly elegant to the one in front, and equipped with practical cup holders. Controls for the fan and vents, a power plug, and a tray for a purse or day pack are provided for back-seat passengers. Each seat can be folded flat individually, to handle lengthy cargo and a third occupant at the s.
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