Extreme Temperatures Can Effect Your Electric Vehicle Range

In a study done by AAA, they found that extreme temperatures can effect electric vehicle range, sometimes as much as 50%.  As temperatures rise or drop, electric vehicle owners my experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicles climate control system.

AAA tested five vehicles, the Chevy Bolt, BMW i3s, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S 75D and the Volkswagon E Gulf. All five vehicles have a minimum EPA estimated driving range of 100 miles. AAA simulated real world driving conditions on a dynamometer (think treadmill for cars) in a climate controlled environment.

Chrysler Pacifica Feature Of The Week-Forward Collision Warning System

Chrysler Pacifica Commercial Of The Week-Shallow Thoughts ft. Kathryn Hahn

Chrysler To Unveil 35th Anniversary Edition Pacifica At Chicago Auto Show

02/04/19- To mark it's 35th year in the minivan business, Chrysler will be debuting the 35th Anniversary Edition Pacifica at the Chicago Auto Show being held February 9th-18th. 

On the exterior, Anniversary Edition Pacificas will feature a 35th anniversary badge and liquid chrome Chrysler wing badges and gloss black trim on the front fascia and rear liftgate. Inside, Anniversary Edition Pacificas feature a black interior featuring Cranberry Wine accent stitching on the seats.

How Do Manufacturers Determine Rebates?

02/03/19-I always get asked the question "do you think rebates are going to go up" or "are there going to be any (insert holiday here) rebates?"  Well, if I could predict the future, I wouldn't be selling cars. I'm joking or course (somewhat). But how do manufacturers determine rebates? Do they pull a number out of a hat? Throw darts at a dart board? The answer, is no.

Great Article about the Chrysler Pacifica and the FCA Driveability Program

1/31/19-Did you know that Chrysler was the first automaker to enter the mobility marketplace? FCA created the Drivebility Program(originally the automobility program) to provide customizeable adaptive equipment to make you life easier. FCA offers an reimbursement of up to $1000 towards the purchase of adaptive equipment to help you stay mobile.With the Chrysler Pacifica, FCA has the perfect vehicle to modify to fit whatever need you have.  Want an exmple of the Driveabilty program in action? Here's a great article written by Amy Huschka of The Detroit Free Press that shows why Moms (and Dads) of Special Needs Kids will love the Chrysler Pacifica.

Save An Additional $500 On Your Pacifica Through The Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program

If your company or organization is a Chrysler Affiliates Reward Program Participant, you can save an additional $500 on Pacifica Gas models when you purchase through The Pacifica Place at Criswell Chrysler. Click here for details and to see if your Company or Orginization is a participant.

How Dirty Is The Steering Wheel On My Chrysler Pacifica?

1/29/19-As a person reading this website on some sort of technological device, you’ve probably heard that phone screens are really, really nasty. But that stat doesn’t even begin to compare with the average steering wheel, which is apparently far nastier than the average elevator button, toilet seat or smartphone.

Chrysler Pacifica Feature Of The Week-Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Earns Best Honors from Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

1/26/19-Adding to its long list of honors, the Chrysler Pacifica takes home a notable distinction from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is now the title-holder of Best EV in Canada. As part of the AJAC’s annual Canadian Car and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards program, the Best EV title now places the Pacifica Hybrid in the running for the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year award, which the Chrysler Pacifica took home in 2018. This year’s award will be announced on Feb. 14, at Toronto’s Canadian International AutoShow.

Chrysler Pacifica Named 'Family Car of the Year' by Cars.com for the Second Consecutive Year

January 24, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Cars.com editors announced today that the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica is once again its 'Family Car of the Year.' 
 
This is the second year in a row that the Chrysler Pacifica has earned the 'Family Car of the Year' title, building on its 2017 model-year introduction win of Cars.com’s 'Best of' Award. Pacifica was the first minivan to win Cars.com’s 'Best of' top honor, which is awarded to an all-new or fully redesigned vehicle.