克莱斯勒在北美车展发布了2017款Pacifica MPV，该车将替代老款城乡。该车采用全新平台，它的很多外观设计类似克莱斯勒200，因此车厂决定不再使用城乡这一名称，而改为“Pacifica”。虽然Pacifica和城乡的车身尺寸基本相同，但新车重量降低了136公斤，入门级车型重量降至1964公斤。车厢内同样可以看到克莱斯勒200的影子，但采用了新的内饰材质和颜色搭配，整体设计和档次明显提升。Uconnect信息娱乐系统搭配8.4英寸触控显示屏，新的后排娱乐系统配备了两个10英寸触控显示屏。车厢内容积提升至5663立升，第一排后最大储物容积达到3978立升，这对于喜爱长途旅行的人来说是一个福音。该车采用车厂的Stow ‘N Go座椅，这意味着座椅折叠后可以与地板齐平，可容纳更多货物。该车动力系统为一台V6自然进气引擎，功率287马力，扭矩262磅-英尺（约合355牛米），搭配九速自动变速器。而混动版搭载相同引擎，功率248马力，扭矩230磅-英尺（约合312牛米），另外还有一台16千瓦时电池。混动版每加仑燃油可行驶80英里（百公里油耗约合2.94升），纯电动续航里程48公里。不过混动版增加了电池，因此内部空间不像普通版那么宽敞，因此无法使用Stow ‘N Go座椅。电池组位于中间地板下面，使用240伏电源完成充满电耗时2小时。2017款Pacifica标准版有六种不同的车型，而混动版只有两种车型。标准版将于今年春季上市，混动版下半年上市。

 

Chrysler retires Town & Country to make room for 2017 Pacifica

Chrysler has taken the wraps off the 2017 Pacifica which effectively replaces the Town & Country.

 

In an attempt to make the minivan segment a little bit more exciting, Chrysler is showing in Detroit the 2017 Pacifica that features a design reminiscent of the 200. The model rides on an all-new platform which is probably why FCA decided to ditch the “Town & Country” moniker in favor of “Pacifica.”

 

While the minivan’s dimensions have remained basically the same, the new platform has enabled a massive weight loss of more than 300 pounds (136 kilograms). Thanks to the extensive diet, the base Pacifica tips the scales at 4,330 lbs (1,964 kg).

 

The interior cabin also shows its Chrysler 200 roots, but with new materials and colors as well as the obvious goodies you’ll find in a minivan. The highlight is a 8.4-inch touchscreen part of the Uconnect infotainment system and there’s also a new rear-seat entertainment system featuring dual 10-inch touchscreens.

 

It’s a great minivan for longer journeys as it has a total interior volume of around 200 cubic feet (5,663 liters) and a massive cargo capacity of 140.5 cu. ft. (3,978 liters) behind the first row. The 2017 Pacifica also comes with Chrysler’s Stow ‘N Go seating which means that you will be able to fold down the seats into the floor whenever carrying voluminous cargo.

 

In terms of engines, the minivan can be had with a naturally aspirated V6 engine producing 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque linked to a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The same engine detuned to 248 hp and 230 lb-ft powers the Pacifica Hybrid where it works together with a 16-kWh battery. It enables a fuel economy of around 80 miles per gallon equivalent and the battery juice will last for up to 30 miles (48 kilometers) of electric range.

 

Due to the added batteries that take up more space, the Pacifica Hybrid is not as practical as the regular version since you won’t be able to order the aforementioned Stow ‘N Go seating. The battery pack is located underneath the middle of the floor and can be fully recharged in two hours using a 240-volt plug.

 

Chrysler will sell the 2017 Pacifica in six trim levels, while the hybrid version is only getting two versions. The regular model will hit dealerships this spring and is going to be followed by the hybrid in the second half of the year.