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March 8, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The all-new 2017 #chrysler #pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (mpg) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the market.
It is also 12 percent better than the vehicle #pacifica replaces.
And when the broader environmental impact of the Pacifica’s fuel consumption is examined, the #chrysler brand’s all-new minivan is nine percent greener than the outgoing vehicle.
“The #pacifica isn’t just engineered for today,” says Mark Chernoby, Chief Operating Officer #product Development and Head of #product Portfolio Management for FCA’s Group Executive Council. “This vehicle is designed and crafted to enhance the lives of our customers for years to come.”
The nine-percent differential is a reflection of Global Warming Potential (GWP), which considers the environmental impact of fuel production and delivery, along with the implications of its consumption. FCA US LLC engineers used industry-standard software to calculate and compare the all-new Pacifica’s GWP with that of the outgoing vehicle, over 124,274 miles (200,000 km) of operation.
“Total environmental impact is an important metric to consider as we introduce new fuel-efficient technologies," Chernoby says.
The all-new Pacifica’s efficiency is further reflected in its city- and combined-cycle fuel-economy ratings of 18 mpg and 22 mpg, respectively. The latter marks a 10-percent jump compared with the outgoing vehicle, while the former delivers a 5.9-percent gain.
Credit, in part, its engine – a direct descendant of the celebrated Pentastar V-6, named three times to the prestigious list of Ward’s 10 Best. The redesigned 3.6-liter V-6 in the gas-powered #pacifica features two-step variable-valve lift (VVL), cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) and innovative engine-weight reductions that boost the engine’s efficiency and performance – all while preserving the smoothness that remains a hallmark of the Pentastar brand.
Mated to the upgraded engine is the newest member of the FCA US TorqueFlite transmission family. The first nine-speed automatic ever featured in a minivan, it benefits from a wide, 9.81 ratio spread and a unique calibration designed to deliver outstanding vehicle launch characteristics, smooth shifts and overall enhanced fuel efficiency.
The 2017 #chrysler #pacifica features a light, yet stiff unibody structure based on an all-new FCA vehicle architecture developed specifically for the global minivan front-drive E-segment. The #pacifica utilizes approximately 22 percent more high-strength steel than its predecessor, of which 48 percent is advanced high-strength steel for maximum stiffness and strength and optimal weight efficiency.
The #chrysler #pacifica is nearly 250 pounds lighter than its predecessor, while boasting torsional rigidity that is twice that of any current competitor.
The all-new minivan benefits from other light-weight materials. Its magnesium cross-vehicle instrument-panel beam affords greater stiffness without adding weight. The inner structure of the new minivan’s liftgate marks the industry’s first high-volume application of magnesium of this kind.
Further, the 2017 #pacifica benefits from a drag co-efficient of .300, which is best among its primary competitors.
Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology arrives in market later, followed in the second half of the year by the #pacifica Hybrid – the industry’s first electrified minivan. The latter will deliver an estimated range of 30 miles solely on zero-emissions electric power, and in city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) based on U.S. EPA standards.
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