AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The
all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – the industry's first electrified minivan – is rated to deliver a range of 33 miles solely
on zero-emissions electric power from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery and earned a fuel economy rating of 84 miles per
gallon equivalent (MPGe), based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. But Pacifica Hybrid's technological
capability goes well beyond the powertrain.
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid offers a wide variety of high-tech features to make it easy for owners to take full advantage
of the vehicle's innovative, efficient hybrid powertrain system
- Hybrid Electric Pages deliver helpful information and access to charge schedules via the Uconnect 8.4 system's 8.4-inch
touchscreen
- Pacifica Hybrid's Uconnect Access smartphone app gives customers remote access to the vehicle's state of charge, charge
status updates, the ability to schedule charging and charging station locations
- Customizable 7-inch color thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display with unique Pacifica Hybrid screens provides
important information, including an "efficiency coach" to promote efficient driving
"To make sure owners and their families get the most out of the innovative, efficient hybrid powertrain, the all-new Pacifica
is loaded with high-tech features that make it easy to connect, charge and maximize the efficiency of their minivan, even
remotely from their smartphones," said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and Fiat, FCA –
North America. "Whether it's scheduling the Pacifica Hybrid's charge times, locating nearby
charging stations, remotely checking the vehicle's charge status or maximizing efficiency while driving, the Pacifica Hybrid's
advanced technologies let owners easily connect with the vehicle whenever and wherever best suits their schedule."
Hybrid Electric Pages
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid comes standard with the Uconnect 8.4 system, which includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen,
available Uconnect Navigation and Uconnect Access connected services. In addition, the Pacifica Hybrid includes as standard
equipment on all models the all-new Hybrid Electric Pages, providing owners with helpful vehicle information. The Hybrid Electric
Pages include:
- Power Flow: Provides a dynamic illustration showing how/where power is flowing within the vehicle, from battery to the
engine, the wheels or the HVAC system, or from regenerative braking back to the battery
- Driving History: Displays a chart showing distance driven in electric mode and hybrid mode, graphed by day
- Charge Scheduling: Allows owners to schedule the Pacifica Hybrid's charging times (making the most of off-peak charging
rates) and provides an option to override set times to charge immediately
Uconnect Access App
The Uconnect Access app for the Pacifica Hybrid delivers remote access to the vehicle's sophisticated technology,
enabling customers to get the most from their ownership experience and making life simpler along the way. With the click of the
app on their smartphone, owners can check the state of charge of their vehicle's battery, along with vehicle range and estimated
time to full recharge. They can also get charge status updates, see if their Pacifica Hybrid is plugged in and also schedule when
they want it to charge. The Uconnect Access app can display the locations of charging stations and their availability, in real
time. As with the Uconnect Access app for other FCA US LLC vehicles, the smartphone app for the Pacifica Hybrid also allows
customers to remotely lock and unlock the vehicle, remotely start the vehicle, send destinations to the Uconnect navigation with
Send 'n Go, and more.
The Uconnect Access App is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Hybrid-specific cluster display
The Pacifica Hybrid's 7-inch color thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster is unique to the hybrid model, delivering
important information at a glance for the driver. The customizable cluster's display changes color to indicate whether the
Pacifica is operating in electric mode (teal) or hybrid mode (blue), while both the battery level and fuel level are always
displayed. The Pacifica Hybrid's total range (combining both battery and fuel) is also displayed.
One of the available displays is an "efficiency coach," which guides owners to drive more efficiently and maximize the time
spent in battery mode. The efficiency coach directs the driver on how to modulate the throttle in order to optimize energy
consumption while accelerating, and provides guidance on braking in order to take full advantage of the regenerative braking that
charges the battery.
About the Chrysler Pacifica
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility,
technology and bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, the Pacifica delivers class-leading
gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment. With more than 100 available safety and security features, the all-new
Uconnect Theater rear seat entertainment system, and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica
is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited for today's families and has earned its spot as the most awarded minivan of the
year.
About Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology
all at an extraordinary value since the company was founded in 1925. Whether it is the family-room-on-wheels functionality
of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan, the groundbreaking, bold design of the Chrysler 300, or the simple elegance and
extraordinary driving experience of the Chrysler 200, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of
accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed vehicles, the Chrysler brand has incorporated thoughtful
features into all of its products, such as the innovative center console with pass through storage and sliding cup holders in the
Chrysler 200, the industry-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage system on the Chrysler Pacifica and the fuel-saving Fuel
Saver Technology in the Chrysler 300. The Chrysler brand's succession of innovative product introductions continues to
solidify the brand's standing as the leader in design, engineering and value. The premium for the Chrysler brand is in the
product, not the price.
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