Auto review: The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has much to admire

Given the choice of talentless cretins who populate the entertainment field and hold political office, I am more likely to admire the Japanese maple tree growing in my backyard. It's beautiful, and it brightens my day every time I look at it, offering far more comfort than I ever expected a plant could provide. So, when an ordinary object of the Clark Kent variety turns out to be Superman, you do want to admire it.

That certainly holds true for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan.

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Chrysler's Drive Forward Initiative

In an effort to alleviate shopping concerns and to chart a path for better days ahead, FCA is launching its “Drive Forward” initiative. Starting today, April 1, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Truck, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands will offer 24/7 support and well-qualified buyers can get 0% financing for 84 months and no payments for 90 days on select FCA 2019 and 2020 models.

Uconnect 5 Walk Through on the Chrysler Pacifica

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

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2021 Chrysler Pacifica Finally Gets an All-Wheel-Drive Model

Chrysler used to offer all-wheel-drive versions of its minivans, but that was way back in 2004. More recently, Toyota has had the AWD minivan market all to itself because its Sienna has been the only van available that sends power to all four wheels. For 2021, though, Chrysler is redesigning its Pacifica minivan, which will have an all-wheel-drive model again.

The all-wheel-drive option is only available on gas-powered Pacificas, not the hybrid. The AWD models can retain the Stow 'n Go rear seats, a huge storage advantage, despite the need for a three-piece driveshaft that connects the power transfer unit and the rear drive module.

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Chrysler Pacifica Uconnect 5 Is Android Based And Will Get Over The Air Updates

2021 Chrysler Pacifica To Boast All-Wheel Drive, Updated Design?

Rumors of an all-wheel-drive Chrysler Pacifica have been swirling around the Internet for quite some time, but the 2020MY introduced earlier this year only brought changes to the trim levels and a new Red S Edition. If you want the minivan with an all-paw system, it looks like you’ll have to wait for the 2021MY as a report published by Mopar Insiders says the family hauler will finally send its power to both axles.

It is believed the AWD system will be largely inherited from the Jeep Renegade and Compass plug-in hybrids introduced back in March at the Geneva Motor Show with an electric motor powering the rear axle. The SUVs equipped with the eAWD system and a 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine have a pure electric mode offering 31 miles (50 kilometers) of zero-emissions driving and up to 240 horsepower in the case of the Renegade PHEV.     Read more here at Motor1.com

Interface Enhancements For Chrysler Pacificas equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Interface and App Updates

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have major updates that your customers will love! Apple CarPlay and

Android Auto have a redesigned user interface that’s more intuitive and functional. Enhancements include added apps to help make the drive more convenient, safe and enjoyable – helping to improve the overall customer experience.

Charging Made Easy With The Amazon Happiness Guarantee

Chrysler has teamed up with Amazon to make installing a Level 2 Charger more convenient. Through
Amazon, you can purchase your Level II charger. You can then book an installation appointment through Amazon with an electrician hand picked by Amazon and who are required to be business background checked, insured, and licensed. All is this is backed by Amazon's Happiness Guarantee.

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15 Fun Facts For 15 Million Minivans Sold

• The original minivan concept was referred to within Chrysler as the “T-115”
• The first minivan, a Plymouth Voyager, rolled off the assembly line on November 2, 1983 (as a 1984 model year vehicle)
• FCA has been the No. 1 selling minivan manufacturer every year since inventing the minivan segment
• FCA has produced enough minivans to drive the entire population of more than 100 countries, including Zimbabwe (14 million+), Belgium (11 million+) and Greece (10 million+)
• The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is the sixth generation of the modern minivan
• One out of every three Chrysler Pacifica models sold features the popular S Appearance package
• Chrysler Pacifica has earned more than 120 honors and industry accolades, making it the most awarded minivan over the last three years
• FCA has innovated 115 minivan firsts
• First luxury minivan (1990)
• First minivan to offer integrated child seat (1992)
• First minivan with Stow ’n Go seating and storage system (2004)
• First minivan to offer dual rear seat video system able to play different media at same time (2007)
• First minivan to offer Blind Spot Monitoring System (2009)
• First and only electrified minivan with the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (2017)
• The Pacifica Hybrid ran the EPA test cycle without dipping into the gas tank 

People-mover Milestone: FCA Marks 15 Millionth Minivan Sold

November 20, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA is celebrating 15 million minivans sold and counting since the very first minivan — a Plymouth Voyager — rolled off the line at Windsor Assembly on Nov. 2, 1983. Today, FCA continues to lead with more than half of the minivan segment in the United States, with a 54 percent share, selling twice as many minivans as any other manufacturer over more than 35 years.   

“Reaching 15 million minivans sold isn’t just about hitting a number, it’s about the memories families have made and the children who have grown up driven to school or practice or on a family road trip in a Chrysler Pacifica or Pacifica Hybrid, Dodge