Why the Pacifica Hybrid Is the Perfect Family Car

When shopping for a quality family car that offers comfort, safety, convenience, and a variety of features, look no further than the Pacifica Hybrid. In a report from U.S. News and World Report listing the Pacifica Hybrid and competing minivans, the 2018 Pacifica Hybrid ranked #2.

Model Selection

The 2018 comes in the Touring Limited, Touring-L Plus, and Touring Plus models. Each is available in a wide range of colors, from blue to red pearl, brilliant black, molten silver, and granite crystal metallic. Stylish 18-inch polished aluminum wheels are also available.

The Pacifica Hybrid has an upscale interior that provides a high-end look to the family-friendly minivan, ample cargo room, and seating for seven passengers.

Comfort and Entertainment

The Limited configuration comes with Nappa Leather-Trimmed seating, Hands-Free Liftgate and Sliding Side Doors, Uconnect Theater using Wireless Streaming, and the Advanced Safety Tec Group, which includes the Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist System to help make parking in areas with limited space safer and easier.

The Touring L comes with Perforated Leather-Trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front passenger seats, a heated driver’s seat, a power liftgate, grocery bag hooks, and the HomeLink Universal Garage Door Opener.

The Touring Plus features power sliding side doors and is equipped with the Standard Safety Tec system and the 7-inch Digital Driver Display. The Plus also has the Uconnect 4 with touchscreen, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay Integrated Uconnect Voice Command, and Bluetooth.

When driving for hours during a vacation or when passengers want to enjoy a little fun while running errands, the Uconnect Theater entertainment system provides dual screens for immediate fun. The system comes with built-in games and convenient apps that are ready to use. It can also connect with a compatible device, such as a tablet or smartphone, using Wireless Streaming. The Uconnect 4C Nav equipped with an 8.4-inch touchscreen allows access to SiriusXM and GPS navigation.

Ample Power

Each Pacifica Hybrid model promises a powerful yet smooth ride. The minivan has quick acceleration and is easy to maneuver, which comes in handy whether you’re on the open road or moving through traffic.

The Pacifica Hybrid also has an excellent fuel efficiency of 84 miles per gallon when combining both gas and electricity. The minivan has a total driving range of 566 miles and can go 33 miles on electric power with a single charge.

The minivan is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that can be charged in two hours using either a standard 120-volt wall outlet or a 240-volt Level II charger. The Pacifica also self-charges whenever the brakes are applied.

Safety Features

Drive and ride in a safe and secure environment with the features available for the Pacifica Hybrid models. These technologies include LaneSense Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warnings, Lane Keep Assist, and 360° Surround View Camera.

The Pacifica Hybrid provides numerous features that make it the perfect family car. No matter which model you choose, you’ll appreciate this minivan’s powerful engineering, excellent interior comfort, superior fuel efficiency, and eco-friendly status.