Chrysler Pacifica Earns Best Minivan Award from New York Daily News
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to get more and more recognition, the most recent of which came in the form of the “Best Minivan Award” given the New York Daily News, which it received for the second year in a row. Selected from a jury of 12 auto journalists and experts, this award is given for value, design, engineering, innovation, and driving dynamics. The New York Daily News award is just one of many that validates the work of Chrysler engineers. According to Chrysler, the Pacifica was the most-awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017, and it appears that 2018 will follow suit. New features include things like the standard SafetyTec Group,…
Chrysler Pacifica Earns Spot on 10Best Trucks and SUVs List—Again
Car and Driver’s 10Best list has been around for 36 years, but the magazine branched out last year to a more specific list: the 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. The award-winning Chrysler Pacifica minivan earned a spot on that list last year in the Van category. Just as the list enters its second year, the Pacifica has also entered its second year ranked on that list. The Car and Driver judges select winners based on three factors: how much value the truck or SUV offers, how well it fulfills its own mission, how much engagement it offers its drivers. It is no surprise then that the Chrysler Pacifica has dominated…
Pacifica’s 3.6-Liter Pentastar eHybrid Engine Named to Wards 10 Best—Again
Last month, WardsAuto released its annual 10 Best Engines list, which examines all available engines on the market and determines the best in terms of performance and efficiency. For 2018, the Chrysler Pacifica’s 3.6-liter Pentastar® eHybrid engine earned a spot on the list for the second year in a row. The Pacifica’s plug-in hybrid propulsion system was groundbreaking when it debuted—and it still is today. It makes the Pacifica the most efficient minivan in the world, with an EPA rating of 84 mpgE.* With this award-winning engine, the Pacifica Hybrid can offer 33 miles of pure electric range and a total of 570 miles between fill-ups at the gas station….
2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Appearance Package Now Available
Chrysler already brought the minivan back in style with its sleek looking Pacifica, which offers unique powertrain options and roomy interior. But the new 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Appearance Package ups the ante even more, defying the belief that a minivan cannot be slick and stylish. The recently announced appearance package gives the Pacifica some more attitude with black accents for the exterior and interior. Also included are Gloss Black accents for exterior features like the grille surrounds, as well as daylight opening molding, rear valance molding, and eyebrow accents on the headlamps. The special edition Pacifica sits on 18-inch wheels with a Black Noise finish; the Black Noise finish…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Could Spin Off Jeep and Ram
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is known as one of the largest automotive conglomerates in the world. While Jeep likely brings in the most sales thanks to its legendary status and off-road capability, it isn’t the only capable brand under the umbrella. The Ram truck brand, despite not being as old, has gained a massive following itself. The two brands are doing so well, in fact, that the head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is confident they can could stand on their own. Jeep boasts a total value of $22 billion, making it the clear leader among the brands that the umbrella currently covers. Ram follows at $11.2 billion, a little more than…
Chrysler Announces New Canine Companions for Independence Program
In a move applauded all across the world, Chrysler recently announced its new online social media campaign partnership with Canine Companions for Independence. Everything you need to know about this new initiative is included below. The main goal of this new program is to raise awareness and support for the Canine Companions for Independence team’s goal to place more assistance dogs in jobs through its “Give a Dog a Job Campaign.” This fundraising campaign will help raise money to place dogs with adults, children, and veterans with disabilities. “Through our partnership with Canine Companions for Independence, the Chrysler brand is able to help bring awareness to its ‘Give a Dog…
New Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid is Most Fuel-Efficient Minivan on the Market
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica aims to change the way the world looks at minivans in many different ways. The new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is powerful, stylish, comfortable, and affordable. It’s also the most efficient plug-in hybrid minivan on the market, raising the bar for fuel efficiency across the industry. The plug-in hybrid Pacifica can travel 33 miles on electricity alone, which is more than enough for many drivers’ average commutes. Ultimately, the EPA has given the model a miles-per-gallon-equivalent rating of 84. With both a full charge and a full tank – the Pacifica can travel for more than 550 miles. Estimates say that this makes the Chrysler Pacifica one…
Premium to the People: A Chrysler Campaign
We at Rothrock Chrysler enjoy watching automobile commercials almost as much as we like selling cars, especially the commercials featuring current events. Fiat Chrysler is using the US presidential election as a background to feature new Chrysler sedans. This new ad campaign, “Premium to the People,” has two former “presidents” discussing their patriotism. Actor Martin Sheen played the role of President Josiah Jed Bartlet in the West Wing for seven seasons and actor Bill Pullman was President Thomas J. Whitmore in the 1996 film Independence Day. The ad features the two men discussing America while sitting in Chrysler sedans. Sheen is seated in a Chrysler 300 large sedan and Pullman…
Chrysler Commemorates Arsenal of Democracy
It was 75 years ago, Franklin D. Roosevelt called upon “the great arsenal of democracy” to help fight back against the Nazi regime during WWII. Without the help of this arsenal, which referred to America’s industrial power, the Allied victory in the war would not have been possible. The strength of that industrial power was seen above all else in the automotive industry, particularly in Detroit, where factories began churning out tanks and planes instead of cars and trucks. Dealerships like Rothrock Chrysler didn’t sell as many cars during that time period, but millions in Europe benefited from the aid provided by the auto industry. One of the biggest factories…
Head to Head Comparison: Chrysler 200 vs. Buick Verano
Chrysler knows how to make classy vehicles. However, they also know how to make vehicles that are also quite practical. That winning combination helps models like the Chrysler 200 gain an edge over models like the Buick Verano. More Cargo Room One reason why sedans are such a popular vehicle is because of the cargo space these automobiles offer. The 14.3 cubic feet of trunk room in the Buick Verano is decent, but it will not be enough, especially once you find out there are 16 cubic feet featured in the Chrysler 200’s trunk, which is another reason why the Chrysler 200 is the better option. Better Efficiency The Chrysler…