Chrysler Pacifica Touring L (AWD) - In-Depth Look & Detailed Walkthrough 

What the different with limited, touring-L and hybrid

1. Any idea why Chrysler split the back drivers side LATCH system between the seats.. so if I have to use latch for a car seat it takes up two seats and I can't use a high back booster on that side. :/ 2. You may want to address the spare tire or lack there of if there is a vacuum and where the inflator and spare kit is. I still can't find the kit in my brand new 2023 AWD Touring L, but mine has the vacuum where the spare could be, and I can't find the kit. Also, thanks for the video. I've been trying to figure out how to get my heated steering wheel and seats on when the car starts. Not sure how I missed that when exploring the features but this helped me figure it out!

Hi there, yeah unfortunately there isn’t a top glovebox. And I would say the center console really isn’t a center console. It’s like a small cubby. Which I was really surprised by. Then I discovered the reason that is the case is because the storage under the center console accessible from the rear seats. Pretty odd design choice in my opinion. They could have made the console longer in length to accommodate both storage options in my opinion.

That’s great man. It really is a nice package.

❤ I'm getting my first very soon.

That’s great. I am so glad this video helped you.

@@automaticYT We just leased a 2023 hybrid (plug-in) Touring L Pacifica, getting an increase in mpg(e) over our previous 2021 gas Pacifica (that avg. 21 mpg) to approx. 31 mpg,; charging the battery 1% to 100% every night. We can drive approx. 30 miles on just the battery. A Level 1 (110 volt) charger came with the Pacifica and takes about 14 hours for a full charge (1% to 100%). We also purchased a Level 2 (240V) 'Chargpoin+' Fast Charger from the dealer ($580) and we'll have it hardwired by a licensed electrician. A full charge should take about 2 hours. (In CT there are significant incentives when buying, installing and using a charger.) Note: The battery is located under the 2nd row seats, so there is no 'Stow and Go' feature for a hybrid Pacifica; but we love it anyway.

Those seats are pretty cool.

Congrats, I'm shopping for one. Did you get the S package with the 20" wheels? I'm wondering how much they impact the comfort of the ride?

Me too. I may not even use it, but I can't buy any other minivan because I will keep thinking about the fact that I don't have it. I'm very happy with mine.

Oh interesting. I would have thought the name “Stow and Go” would be trademarked and it is. But I never thought a car feature is trademarked preventing others from doing the same for their customers.

@@automaticYT I think patent US8632113B2

They do. I remember hearing about it when it came out in 2004

Thanks for the comment. I am really surprised to hear the traction issues, do you think it was due to bad tires?

I think it’s pretty good for the gas engine Pacifica model. The engine has been around for a while and as long as you do the routine maintenance, it lasts just fine. The hybrid Pacificas tend to have issues from what I have heard. But in ultra long term (like 100k miles plus) Odyssey may edge out the Pacifica.

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Nice, how are you liking it?

@@automaticYT It served us well for 140,000 miles. Lol Traded it in for a 2022 Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle 2 days ago.

Thank you for the kind words. Appreciate it.

I totally disagree. The Pacifica’s interior is light years ahead of my old 2015 and 2019 Grand Caravan.

Thank you for the sub. Much appreciated. And yeah the storage is pretty insane.

Did you get the S package with the 20" wheels? I'm wondering if the 20" wheels are still comfortable.

Yeah I see this more and more now and I don’t like it.

They use to have an accessory compact spare tire that stores in the left side of the rear where those shelves are. But someone said they no longer offer it. I'm going to check into it. My Tesla has no spare either and I carry a plug kit and small compressor and it can get you out of most situations, short of the tire disintegrating, but still nothing as good as having a real spare.

I am curious to know, what kind of issues are you having?

Yeah I get what you are saying. But the reputation of a car brand as a whole is somewhat different than if you look at a particular vehicle. The reason I say this will last is because this isn’t a full redesign model year for the Pacifica nor does it have a completely new engine. so the issues introduced with the redesign with this model should have been ironed out by now. And since the engine is the same as they have been using for a while, issues there should be addressed as well. Of course assuming you do the regular maintenance and keep up, this one should last.

Supposedly the computer senses when AWD is needed and turns it on. But that doesn't explain the lower highway gas mileage.

Thank you for watching.. the front passenger seat won’t fold forward, it will just slide forward.

@@automaticYT Thanks for that information.

Hey thanks. Either Seats do not come out unfortunately.

@@automaticYT that stinks. is there a model pacifica that they do come out you are aware of?

Yeah it seems to be available in India.

No it does not.

For starters, the Sienna second row cannot be removed. Also there are no Siennas or Odysseys available and you pay over sticker and have to wait.

I don't want to trade any comfort over a removable seats, do you transport big item or wood everyday? no right. If I need to transport big item, I don't mind going to home depot and rent a truck for $19.@@JoeS97756

@@JoeS97756 And us OWNERS love our Pacificas!

The Pacifica is the best minivan on the market far as looks, performance and technology. The Honda and Toyotas are only offered in 2wd mostly too! Besides the Toyota and Honda my family has owned and both suffered from rust badly and reliability issues so far as saying those are so great they're not. Chrysler invented the minivan and I see plenty of them old and new still running so they know how to build them well

No you can’t slide middle and rear seats forward or back.

@@automaticYT My 2023 hybrid Touring L Pacifica has manual sliding 2nd row seats.

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