The 2010 Pacifica from Chrysler comes with new updates along with the latest Chrysler appearance that comprises of a striated hood. It comes powered by the new 4.0 liter V6 engine that can produce up to 255 hp of power and the vehicle comes mated with the 6-speed automatic transmission, providing all wheel drive. Two types of engines will be available to the variant namely 3.8 liter and 4.0 liter types. The next generation Pacifica is designed based on the body style of minivan.
The 2010 Chrysler Pacifica is a mid-sized crossover sport utility vehicle developed on its own platform. Changes to the 2010 SUV include head lights, grille, front fascia, fenders and 17 inch wheels. Three row curtain air bags in the SUV provide more safety to the passengers as safety is a crucial engineering in the production of 2010 Pacifica.
As far as the entertainment system in the next generation Pacifica is concerned, the Cassette/CD player will be replaced by the new DVD/CD/MP3 radio. Along with the entertainment system, the interior region of the model is equipped with the latest technological devices like control buttons, panels.
The engine in the new 2010 Pacifica comes with the bore size of 96 mm, 10 compression ratio, 81 mm stroke, four valves per each cylinder and overhead cam. With the help of powerful engine, vehicle will deliver fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon on the highway roads, while it achieves 17 miles per gallon on the city streets. The power generated by the engine will be 186 kilo watts at the rate of 6400 rotations per minute and torque of 250 lb ft at the rate of 3950 rotations per minute.
The 2010 Chrysler Pacifica is expected to hit the market in the spring season of 2010 as a brand new sports tourer car. At maximum six passengers can accommodate in the vehicle and also provides space for cargo. The key features in the new Pacifica include four wheel antilock brakes, load leveling rear suspension, and power adjustable pedals with memory.
The other standard features provided in the 2010 Chrysler Pacifica include, third and second row individual seats fold to make flat-load floor, second row bucket seats with fold flat capabilities, recline and fore-aft, 6-passenger seating capacity in three rows, 10-way power driver’s seat, 50/50 easy access to the third row bench, leather trimmed seats in second and first row with seat mounted armrests, center console in first and second row with cup holders, storage and cell phone holder in first row and heated seats in both the first and second rows.
In order to provide more comfort to the passengers in the car, it provides the additional features like thigh support, memory seats, adjustable pedals, adjustable air outlets, storage area, heated seats and dual cup holders. The Chrysler Pacifica won the best pick award in 2006 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
August 10, 2009
Chrysler