Advanced High-Strength Steel Technologies in the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

 Multi-functional
• 8 Passenger Seating with Stow n’ Go ®
• Stow n’ Go Assist ®
• Heated & Ventilated Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Power 3 rd Row

 Comprehensive Feature Suite
• ParkView® Rear Backup Camera
• Surround View Camera
• Forward Collision Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• LaneSense ®  Lane Departure Warning
• ParkSense® Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist With Stop
• KeySense™ Programmable Key Fob

 Industry Leading
• 10” Seatback Touch Screens In 2 nd Row
• Blu-Ray DVD
• Wireless & HDMI Device Connectivity
• 7” TFT Instrument Cluster

 Modern & Stylish
• Tri-pane Vista View Sunroof
• 20” Wheels
• LED Accent Lighting
• Rotary Style E-Shift

 Efficient
• Hybrid Technology
• Hands Free Sliding Doors & Liftgate
• Easy Tilt 2 nd row Seats w/Child Seat Preserve
• Stow ‘n Vac™ Integrated Vacuum
• Capless Fuel Fill
• Push-Button Sliding Doors
• Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Passive Entry / Push Button Start

All New Hybrid Technology
Most versatile and functional of any Hybrid in the market

Innovative Package Battery in center of vehicle
• No compromise to cargo objectives
• Neutral handling effects

• IIHS TSP+ (incl. GOOD SORB rating)
• 5* NCAP
• FMVSS Regulations

Quietist/Best Handling Minivan
• Structural Rigidity & Isolation
• Local Stiffness

• 8 Passenger Seating
• 2 nd Row Width
• 4’x8’ Plywood

• Current model & Pacifica manufactured on same line
• Minimize Downtime

• Protect Interior Space
• Common Body Structure

Load Path Optimization
• Critical activity for efficient use of material
• Optimized structure around key packaging hard points

“ Pacifica Minivan lost 250  pounds [113kg].”
- Detroit Free Press – Sunday, March 20, 2016
“At 4,315 pounds [1876kg], the new Pacifica is 250
pounds [113kg] lighter than the outgoing Chrysler Town &

Country and is the lightest minivan on the road…”

• 5-piece, multi material welded blank
• Eliminated insert and assembly operations
• Weight = 

Offensive Enablers
• Early engagement of body rail and chassis structure initiate
lateral movement away from barrier
• Integrated bumper and UHSS Load beam system

Defensive Enablers
• AHSS/UHSS-Reinforced Safety Cage
• TWB Press Hardened door ring
• Strategic flange conditions for welds in shear and compression loading

AHSS/UHSS Rear Rail Assembly
• Optimized rear rail topology and suspension design for improved load path continuity and suspension clearance
• Optimized lateral bending mode of DP590 Rear Rail for efficient energy absorption

UHSS Safety Cage
• Press Hardened, integral A-Plr and B-Plr reinforcements
• Press hardened roof bow and front header for load transfer
• Load achieved: >4.5 x GVW

Improved Body Bending Rigidity
• Continuous rail loadpaths
• Minimized upperbody breathing
• Strategic placement of modal nodes

Improved Body Bending Rigidity
• Reduced excitation of body structure to P/T, Chassis vibration inputs
• Improved ride and shake performance
• Advanced topology-based stiffness optimization techniques targeted strategic areas for modeshape improvement

Multi- - ring  body structure concept
• Continuous, multi-plane ring structure
• Bolt- - in FEM- - load beam braces
• Solid-mounted cradle for improved isolation, front end stiffness and vehicle dynamics

It’s certainly the best minivan I’ve driven, but it might be
better than a number of popular crossovers too.
James Derek Sapienza – Autos Cheat Sheet
The suite of safety features seamlessly picked up where my mirrors
and windows left off, and the big V6 moved the 4,350- - pound van well
enough to not leave me wanting for anything when accelerating for lane
changes and stop lights. James Derek  Sapienza – – Autos Cheat Sheet
Riding on an all- - new platform with 22 percent more high- -
strength steel and close to 130 meters of structural
adhesives— — thus boasting a 68 percent increase in
stiffness— — the Pacifica proved as solid as it did quiet. No
squeaks or rattles and minimal wind and road noise. – –
Ron Kino - - Motortrend

Slapping aggressive price tags on a minivan is one thing. Backing it
up with best- -n in- - class performance and functionality is another. With
Pacifica, Chrysler has successfully managed to do both. And it has
sculpted what is for all intents and purposes a box into a sleek, sexy
benchmark of style.  Ron Kino - - Motortrend
No, minivans aren't cool, but the 2017 Chrysler
Pacifica is  close – – Antuan Goodwin – – Road Show by
CNET
It also looks like a spaceship mated with a Ninja Turtle when
viewed from straight on. This kind of funky, kind of cool look
adds to the Pacifica's curb appeal, I think. .
Antuan Goodwin – – Road Show by CNET