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AutoPacific Names Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica Best-in-Class for 2017 Ideal Vehicle Awards

August 22, 2017 Owners of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica indicated they are driving a vehicle that meets or exceeds their expectations. This is the seventh consecutive year the Jeep Grand Cherokee has won AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Award for the Mid-Size SUV segment and the first year the Chrysler Pacifica has won the award in the Minivan segment.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Earns Altair Enlighten Award for Achievements in Weight Reduction

July 31, 2017 The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has won the full-vehicle category in the fifth annual Altair Enlighten Awards for innovation in automotive lightweighting. Engineers blended high-strength steels, aluminum and magnesium to craft a body structure that is 168 pounds lighter than that of the minivan model it replaced in FCA US showrooms. The total vehicle weight differential is nearly 250 pounds.

Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Challenger Lead Segments in J.D. Power 2017 APEAL Study™

July 26, 2017 Two FCA US LLC vehicles led their segments in J.D. Power’s 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study™. For the fifth time in seven years, the Dodge Challenger ranked highest among all vehicles in the Midsize Sporty Car segment.

Four FCA US Vehicles Win Quality Awards in Strategic Vision’s 23rd Annual Total Quality Impact™

July 26, 2017 Four FCA US LLC vehicles led their respective segments in total quality in Strategic Vision’s 23rd annual Total Quality Impact™ report.

Chrysler Brand Announces Sponsorship and Support of 'Sesame Street'

July 17, 2017 In addition to sponsoring the show on PBS, Chrysler is creating a multimedia campaign that will pair Sesame characters and the Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 10 co-branded videos for parents that will launch on Monday, July 17 across the brand’s digital and social channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Made-in-Canada 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Official Vehicle of Canada Day 2017

June 22, 2017 The all-new, made-in-Canada 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been named the Official Vehicle of Canada Day 2017. Chrysler Pacifica will be an integral part of Canada’s three-day, 150th birthday bash taking place in Ottawa from June 30 to July 2, 2017.

All FCA US Brands Improve in J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM

June 21, 2017 Ram Truck is the industry’s most improved truck brand with more than a 24 percent improvement in the brand’s initial quality score from last year’s study. As a Company, FCA US improved its initial quality at a 50 percent faster rate than the industry average.

Chrysler Brand Launches Campaign for Hispanic Market

June 21, 2017  The Chrysler brand is launching a new campaign this week to share key features of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica with Hispanic customers. “Hero” is a 30-second commercial featuring Pablo, a young boy attempting to impress the girl next door.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named ‘Best Minivan’ on Parents Magazine and Edmunds List of '10 Best Family Cars of 2017'

June 7, 2017 Parents magazine and Edmunds have named the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica the “Best Minivan” on their list of the “10 Best Family Cars of 2017.”

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Wins Top Honor From GAAMA; 2017 Ram 1500 Wins Best Family Pickup Truck

May 23, 2017 FCA US vehicles received several honors at the annual Family Car Challenge hosted by GAAMA. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was honored with overall Best Family Car and Best Technology Family Car, while the Chrysler Pacifica was named Best Three-row Family Car. The 2017 Ram 1500 won accolades as the Best Family Pickup Truck, the second year in a row it has received this honor.

Chrysler Expands 2017 Pacifica Lineup With Addition of Touring Plus Model

April 26, 2017 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Plus offers premium fascia, power liftgate, three-zone automatic temperature control, upgraded exterior lighting and more, with a U.S. MSRP of $32,360. Pacifica Touring Plus is available in dealer showrooms now.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Best Minivan in Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Awards

April 13, 2017 To select the award winners, Popular Mechanics editors drive all the relevant class contenders over the course of the year, then pick the vehicle that they feel transcends the competition. The full list of Automotive Excellence Awards is in the May issue of Popular Mechanics, on newsstands today.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Top Minivan of 2017 by New York Daily News Autos Team

April 6, 2017 A panel of eight automotive journalists with more than 100 years of collective experience evaluating new vehicles selected this year’s award winners. The panel of jurors was given a single, overarching directive: within each category, rank the vehicles in the order that you would recommend them to your family members, friends and co-workers.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Crossover-SUV of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press

April 5, 2017 For the award, RMAP members were tasked with choosing from dozens of vehicles that were new or significantly new this year. These vehicles were voted upon by a nominating committee of RMAP journalists to narrow the list of Crossover-SUV nominees to three. The RMAP membership at large, all automotive journalists in the Rocky Mountain region, were then asked to choose which crossover-SUV best matched the Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

Chrysler Brand Introduces PacifiPuppy in Partnership With Canine Companions for Independence

March 13, 2017 Chrysler brand is launching a new online social initiative in partnership with Canine Companions for Independence®, the largest non-profit organization for assistance dogs in the U.S. The initiative will help raise awareness and support for the training and placement of Canine Companions for Independence assistance dogs under the organization’s “Give a Dog a Job” campaign.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wins Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Minivan from MotorWeek

February 10, 2017 The all-new Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017, is MotorWeek’s 2017 Drivers’ Choice Award “Best Minivan.” Known as one of the auto industry’s most coveted honors, the MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards were announced at the largest consumer-driven auto show in North America, the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. 

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Expands Range of Eligible Vehicles in FCA US Automobility Program

February 9, 2017 The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan – the 2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year – has been added to the list of eligible vehicles in the FCA US LLC Automobility Program. The FCA US Automobility Program was the first in the industry to help ease the financial burden of drivers and passengers with physical challenges.

Chrysler Brand Partners With BraunAbility to Unveil Game-changing Wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica

February 9, 2017 Chrysler brand and BraunAbility are joining forces to design a wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica minivan that gives wheelchair users the quality of the world’s leading automotive mobility manufacturer with the functionality and bold styling of the industry’s most awarded minivan of the year. 

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Family Vehicle of the Year by MAMA

February 9, 2017 The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been named the 2017 Family Vehicle of the Year by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), an honor announced today at the Chicago Auto Show.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Named Best Cars for the Money by U.S. News

February 7, 2017 The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the Fiat 124 Spider have been named the Best Cars for the Money in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice. The awards highlight vehicles that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value.

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