The Chrysler Pacifica continues its reign as a leader in the minivan segment with the 2022 model year, offering a blend of innovation, luxury, and practicality that’s hard to beat. As the first minivan to offer both gas and hybrid powertrains, and still the only plug-in hybrid in its class, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica caters to a wide range of family needs and preferences. From the opulent Pinnacle model with its class-leading interior to the fuel-efficient and eco-conscious Pacifica Hybrid, this minivan is designed to elevate the family driving experience.
What’s New for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
Chrysler has packed the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica with exciting new features and enhancements, making it even more appealing for modern families. Here’s a rundown of what’s fresh for this model year:
Amazon Fire TV Integration
Transform your Pacifica into a mobile entertainment hub with the newly available Amazon Fire TV. Passengers can now stream their favorite videos, play games, listen to music, and access information directly through the vehicle’s infotainment system.
- On-the-Go Entertainment: Connect Fire TV via the in-vehicle 4G Wi-Fi hotspot or a mobile device hotspot to access a world of content on the road.
- Offline Viewing: Enjoy Prime Video content without an internet connection thanks to 16 GB of built-in storage for each rear display (9 GB user available).
- Shared or Individual Viewing: Watch content individually on each rear screen or mirror across both displays for a shared family experience.
- Uconnect 5 Integration: Fire TV seamlessly integrates with Uconnect 5, allowing rear passengers to control individual climate settings and view the destination ETA.
- Parental Control: Front-seat occupants can monitor rear-seat content, select favorite movies, and even pause or stop content for family discussions using front seat controls.
- Alexa Voice Remotes: Two voice remotes with Alexa are included, enabling easy content search, app launching, sports score checks, music playback, and even smart home device control (compatible devices required).
Enhanced Efficiency and Awareness
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid now features a Max Regeneration visual message on the cluster display. This helpful indicator illuminates when the hybrid system is actively charging the electric battery during braking and specific driving conditions, promoting increased energy efficiency awareness.
Fresh Exterior Color and Cleaner Cabin Air
A sophisticated new exterior color, Silver Mist, joins the palette of seven available options for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica lineup, adding to its stylish appeal. Furthermore, both Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid models now come standard with an enhanced clear air filtration system. This advanced system filters 95% of air particulates, significantly reducing dust, smoke, droplets, and aerosols, resulting in the cleanest cabin air ever offered in a Chrysler vehicle.
Added Convenience and Value
Chrysler has prioritized convenience and value across the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica range:
- Rear Seat Reminder: A new standard rear seat reminder system alerts drivers to check the rear seats after a trip, activating when rear doors are opened and closed before ignition start.
- Touring Model Upgrades: The Pacifica Touring trim now offers even more value with standard features like the Cold Weather Group, including heated front seats and a heated premium-wrapped steering wheel.
- Touring L Safety Enhancements: The Pacifica Touring L now includes the Safety Sphere Group as standard, incorporating ParkSense Front Park Assist with Stop, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, and a 360 Surround View Camera for enhanced safety and parking ease.
- Limited and Pinnacle Premium Features: The Pacifica Limited trim now boasts the Premium and Safety Sphere Group as standard, adding the premium Harmon Kardon audio system. The top-of-the-line Pacifica Pinnacle model with the gasoline powertrain now includes the Trailer Tow Group as standard.
Key Highlights of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica builds upon its legacy of innovation and leadership with a range of standout features that solidify its position as a top choice for families:
All-Wheel Drive Capability
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is America’s most capable minivan with available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and remains the only minivan in its class to offer AWD with the incredibly convenient Stow ‘n Go seating.
- Seamless AWD System: The AWD system engages automatically at any speed without driver intervention.
- Enhanced Traction: In slippery conditions or when traction is lost, the system intelligently transfers engine torque to the wheels with the most grip, providing confident handling in various road conditions, including dry pavement, snow, and unpaved roads.
- Class-Exclusive Disconnecting Driveline: When AWD is not needed, the system automatically disconnects the power transfer unit and rear drive module, stopping the driveshaft from spinning. This class-exclusive feature reduces driveline drag, improves fuel efficiency, and lowers emissions.
- Best-in-Class Towing: Combining AWD with a best-in-class towing capacity of 3,600 pounds, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica AWD is ready for both family adventures and practical hauling needs.
- AWD Availability: The AWD system is available on gas-powered Touring L, Limited, and Pinnacle models.
Pacifica Hybrid: Efficiency Without Compromise
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid remains the pioneering and only plug-in hybrid minivan, delivering exceptional fuel efficiency with over 80 MPGe, an all-electric range exceeding 30 miles, and a total range of over 500 miles.
- Potential Tax Credits: Pacifica Hybrid owners may qualify for a one-time federal tax credit of up to $7,500, along with potential state and local incentives, further enhancing its value proposition.
- Seamless Hybrid Experience: Designed for effortless driving, the Pacifica Hybrid seamlessly transitions between electric and hybrid modes for both city and highway driving, eliminating the need for driver mode selection.
- Regenerative Braking: The regenerative braking system captures kinetic energy during braking and deceleration, channeling it back to recharge the battery and maximizing efficiency.
- Uconnect 5 Charging Management: The Uconnect 5 system allows drivers to customize battery charging schedules to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, reducing charging costs.
- Cost Savings: With an estimated cost of around $1.82 to fully charge the battery at home (based on the national average electricity rate), the Pacifica Hybrid offers significant potential fuel savings. Owners can expect to save approximately $2,250 in fuel costs over five years compared to the average new vehicle and around $41 per month compared to its closest competitor.
- Eco-Friendly Performance: The Pacifica Hybrid boasts low tailpipe CO2 emissions, ranking high on the EPA’s greenhouse gas rating scale.
Unmatched Safety Features
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica sets a new standard for safety in the minivan segment, offering the most standard safety features in the industry, including standard LED lighting and Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).
- Extensive Safety Suite: Pacifica offers an impressive 98 standard safety features and up to 117 standard and available safety and security features.
- Advanced Driver Assistance: Touring L, Limited, and Pinnacle models elevate safety further with over 100 total standard safety features, including a 360-degree Surround View Camera, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, and Front Park Assist.
- Standard Pedestrian AEB: Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking is standard across all models, enhancing safety for vulnerable road users.
- Standard LED Lighting: LED exterior lighting is standard on all trims, including LED headlamps, daytime running lamps (DRL), fog lamps, and taillamps, providing superior visibility and a modern aesthetic.
- Exceptional Headlamp Performance: The LED headlamps deliver a balanced and bright beam of light while minimizing glare for oncoming traffic.
Bold and Athletic Design
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica makes a strong visual statement with its athletic and sculpted exterior design, featuring a distinctive grille, front fascia, headlamps, fog lamps, and taillamps.
- Heroic Grille Design: The boldly styled 3-D diamond-style grille creates a heroic and athletic presence.
- Sporty Grille Accents: The grille is further enhanced with painted Gloss Black upper grille textures and a Bright Chrome surround (variations exist for Pinnacle and S Appearance Package).
- Modern Front Fascia: The sculpted front fascia features a dominant upper grille and a slimmer lower grille that mirrors the 3-D diamond style and Gloss Black finish of the upper portion.
- Aggressive Headlamp Design: The headlamps showcase an aggressive, linear design, with standard LED headlamps featuring a striking DRL-lit appearance.
- Sculpted Fog Lamp Bezels: Large, deeply sculpted LED fog lamp bezels add visual energy and contribute to the overall sporty design.
- Full-Width LED Taillamps: LED taillamps stretch across the entire width of the rear, providing a cohesive and modern visual signature.
Luxurious Interior and Advanced Technology
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica offers two integrated front center console options: the Ultra console (Pinnacle) and the Premium console (Limited), along with a host of premium interior features and cutting-edge technology.
- Pinnacle Model Luxury: The top-of-the-line Pinnacle model boasts the most luxurious interior in its class.
- Pinnacle Ultra Console: The most functional front center console in its class, featuring dual-level storage, including a deep pass-through area for large items like purses or laptops, and a comfortable armrest.
- Best-in-Class Storage: The Pinnacle model offers a class-leading 227.6 liters of total storage.
- Premium Leather Seating: Elite Pinnacle models feature premium quilted Caramel Nappa leather seats.
- Second-Row Lumbar Pillows: Unique movable lumbar pillows for the second-row captain’s chairs, embossed with the Chrysler logo and finished in matching quilted Nappa Caramel leather with suede backs, add an extra touch of luxury.
- Premium Interior Accents: Additional Pinnacle interior appointments include a Piano Black push-push storage bin, Mid-Century Timber hydro bezels, a suede headliner, high-end Berber floor mats, and Platinum Chrome/Satin Chrome trim.
- Limited Model Premium Console: The Limited model features the Premium console, a more compact version of the Ultra console, also offering dual-level storage and a large pass-through area, while still accommodating Stow ‘n Go seating. Additional Limited interior features include a tamboured door for center storage and Mid-Century Timber Hydro bezels.
- S Appearance Package: The popular S Appearance Package, chosen by over 40% of Pacifica buyers, adds exterior Anodized Ink finishes on grille surrounds and badging, and a “Foreshadow” finish on the wheels.
- Uconnect 5 System: The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is the most technologically advanced minivan in its class, featuring the Uconnect 5 system.
- Largest Standard Touchscreen: A 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen, nearly 20% larger than the previous system, is standard and the largest in its class.
- Dual Phone Connectivity: Connect two phones simultaneously with Bluetooth capability.
- Enhanced Connected Services: Uconnect 5 delivers a wide range of connected services and features that are easier to search and navigate.
- Alexa Integration: With the Uconnect skill for Alexa, owners can use Alexa-enabled devices at home to start the car, lock/unlock doors, and more.
- Faster Processing: Five times faster processing speeds compared to the previous generation, powered by the Android operating system.
- TomTom Navigation: Integrated TomTom navigation experience.
- Over-the-Air Updates: Map and system software updates are available over-the-air (OTA and FOTA).
- SiriusXM with 360L: SiriusXM with 360L is offered free for six months, providing personalized listening experiences, including Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora and extensive on-demand content.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Seamless smartphone integration with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Enhanced Hybrid Electric Pages: Pacifica Hybrid models feature enhanced Hybrid Electric Pages and Smartphone Control 2.0, supporting up to three customer-defined charging schedules.
- FamCAM Interior Camera: Keep a watchful eye on rear-seat passengers with the FamCAM interior camera, offering a best-in-class high-definition image and segment-exclusive features like a view of rear-facing child seats, split-view display, and a unique “zoom-to-seat” function.
- USB Type-C Ports: The Pacifica is the first minivan ever to offer USB Type-C ports, enabling up to four times faster charging for compatible devices. Depending on trim level, up to 12 USB ports are available throughout the cabin.
- Wireless Charging: Wireless charging is available in the integrated consoles of the Pacifica Limited and Pinnacle models.
- Harman Kardon Premium Audio: Audiophiles can opt for the available Harman Kardon Premium Audio Group, featuring a 10-inch rear quarter trim subwoofer and a 19-speaker system (Pacifica Hybrid uses a 20-speaker system).
- Quietest Chrysler Minivan Ever: Engineers have focused on refining cabin quietness with improved door and glass seals across all trims, making the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica the quietest Chrysler minivan ever produced.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Model Lineup
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica lineup offers four distinct models, available with both gas-only and hybrid powertrain options (Touring is gas-only):
- Touring (Gas powertrain only)
- Touring L
- Limited
- Pinnacle
Available Exterior Colors
- Fathom Blue
- Ceramic Grey
- Silver Mist (new for 2022)
- Bright White
- Brilliant Black
- Granite Crystal
- Velvet Red
Available Interior Colors
- Black/Caramel (exclusive to Pinnacle model, Caramel seats)
- All-Black (cloth, leather, Nappa leather)
- Black/Alloy (leather, Nappa leather)
Conclusion
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica continues to set the benchmark for minivans, delivering a compelling combination of versatility, safety, technology, and luxury. Whether you prioritize fuel efficiency with the Pacifica Hybrid, need the all-weather confidence of AWD, or desire the ultimate in minivan opulence with the Pinnacle model, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica offers a solution to meet the diverse needs of modern families. Its innovative features, class-leading capabilities, and refined design make it a top contender in the minivan segment and a smart choice for families seeking the very best.
