Chrysler Pacifica
The future face of Chrysler is here! Chrysler introduced the newest evolution of North America's best-selling and most awarded minivan, the refreshed 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, at the 2026 New York International Auto show, bringing new life to the segment it created.
"Chrysler invented the minivan 43 years ago, and with more than 16.6 million sold, including more than 1.15 million Pacifica models, our leadership in this segment remains unmatched," said Matt McAlear, Chrysler brand CEO. "This refreshed Pacifica builds on that momentum by delivering the perfect blend of new refreshed exterior design, new features, smarter technology with the beloved innovations our customers rely on. Together, they strengthen our position in the segment we created and open new opportunities for growth as we enter the next era of the Chrysler brand."
True to its legacy, the Pacifica continues to celebrate all of its innovative, award-winning features, including class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating in both the second and third rows, FamCAM, rear-seat entertainment, the most safety and security features in the segment, best-in-class towing, and seven- or eight-passenger seating capability.
The exterior redesign of the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica brings a technical, modern character to the forefront. This transformation touches virtually every surface of the front fascia, creating a crafted, sculpted presence that changes the perception of the brand and serves as a road map for the look and feel of future Chrysler products.
The centerpiece of this redesign is the new, illuminated version of the iconic Chrysler wing badge. This logo serves as the focal point for a cross-car LED lighting signature. On Limited and Pinnacle trims, the Pacifica "wakes up" with a welcome animation: the centre lamp, signature lights and Chrysler badge illuminate first, followed by the "piano keys" at each corner. A coordinated animation marks the end of the drive.
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica debuts a new Blue Agave Nappa leather interior, exclusive on the Pinnacle model. This deeply saturated, rich colour provides a contemporary alternative to traditional tans and blacks, creating a high-fashion atmosphere within a family vehicle.
The seats feature an all-new Parquet perforation pattern, adding a distinctive texture and a sense of bespoke craftsmanship. Exclusive Sol Stopper copper accent stitching carries across the seats, instrument panel, doors and armrests, while Tungsten Patina non-metallic piping frames the seating surfaces.
Stow 'n Go Seating and Storage System: Delivering Decades of Innovation
For more than 20 years, the Stow 'n Go seating and storage system has remained one of Chrysler's most defining innovations, an industry-first solution that reshaped family mobility when it debuted for the 2005 model year. Since then, more than 5 million minivans have been sold with the system, and Chrysler minivans remain the only vehicles in the segment to offer second- and third-row seats that fold flat into the floor.
For the 2027 Pacifica, Stow 'n Go continues to set the benchmark for versatility, enabling the second- and third-row seats to disappear into the floor in seconds and creating a flat load surface with more than 3,964 litres (140 cubic feet) of cargo space. When seats are deployed, the under-floor bins provide additional, easily accessible storage, ideal for weekend gear, groceries, sports equipment or road-trip essentials.
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica also preserves another important class-exclusive feature: it is the only minivan to offer available all-wheel drive with second- and third-row Stow 'n Go seating. This unique combination is offered on the Select and Limited trims, giving families capability and versatility in all weather conditions without sacrificing the interior flexibility they rely on. At the top end, Pinnacle models feature standard third-row Stow 'n Go seating with removable second-row seats, a layout that accommodates the Pinnacle trim's larger integrated Ultra Console and premium, plush captain's chairs.
Following Chrysler's 100th anniversary in 2025, the brand enters its next century with a new interpretation of the wing badge that debuts on the 2027 Pacifica. First previewed on the Chrysler Airflow concept in 2022 and refined on the Halcyon concept in 2024, the new logo features a cleaner, more digital aesthetic, along with a modernized "Chrysler" wordmark developed in-house. Prominently displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle, and subtly integrated throughout as design "Easter eggs," the latest wing badge represents a contemporary expression of Chrysler's legacy, blending a century of heritage with a forward-looking vision of the future.
Chrysler's visual identity has evolved alongside the brand itself, beginning with the original ribbon seal emblem introduced in 1924, designed to resemble a prestigious award and symbolize quality and engineering excellence. Early Chrysler vehicles also featured the iconic winged radiator cap, inspired by the Roman god Mercury and representing speed and freedom. These motifs would become recurring themes in the brand's design language. Through the 1930s and 1940s, Chrysler experimented with streamlined wings, shield emblems and script nameplates, reflecting the era's focus on aerodynamics and forward motion, while reinforcing a sense of prestige and innovation.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Chrysler's identity shifted toward bold, modernist expressions. The introduction of the Forward Look design language brought clean, directional forms and futuristic symbolism, followed by the adoption of the Pentastar in 1962, a corporate-wide emblem designed for global recognition and simplicity. While the Pentastar became synonymous with the company for decades, the Chrysler brand itself continued to evolve its own identity, revisiting earlier motifs like wings and seals to maintain a connection to its heritage.
By the mid-1990s, Chrysler reintroduced the ribbon seal, later pairing it with extended wings across the front and rear of vehicles, blending heritage with a more contemporary aesthetic. This evolved further in the 2010s with the introduction of the modern Chrysler wing badge, featuring a clean, horizontal layout with a central brand name, signaling a renewed focus on elegance, precision and simplicity. This era marked a return to the winged identity as the brand's primary visual signature.
Beneath the stylish exterior, the 2027 Pacifica is built on a world-class platform engineered for a quiet and isolated interior environment. To achieve this, Chrysler engineers used a strategic mix of high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium to create a body structure that is both light and stiff.
The use of high-strength steel ensures a rigid foundation that absorbs road inputs before they reach the cabin, while aluminum components in the hood and doors reduce overall mass to improve fuel efficiency and handling. Magnesium is strategically employed in the structures for the instrument panel and liftgate to provide high strength without the weight of traditional metals.
The ride quality is further refined by a four-wheel independent suspension system. This setup allows each wheel to react independently to road imperfections, reducing cabin toss and providing an agile, car-like handling experience. For AWD models, the suspension is specially tuned with a rear sway bar and increased ground clearance, ensuring the Pacifica remains composed even on rougher terrain or in heavy snow.
Sanctuary of Silence Achieving a first-class experience meant preserving the exceptionally quiet cabin that has become a hallmark of the Pacifica. Chrysler engineers focused on maintaining low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels through a multi-layered approach:
The heart of the Chrysler Pacifica remains the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine, paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission. Delivering 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, this powertrain provides smooth, confident acceleration for highway merging and passing.
Pacifica's intelligent AWD system is engineered to optimize traction, capable of sending 100% of available engine torque to the rear wheels or to the wheels with the most grip. Crucially, the system can also completely disconnect the power-transfer unit and rear drive module when AWD is not needed, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.
For adventure-minded families, the available Trailer Tow Group offers a best-in-class 1,632 kg (3,600-lb.) towing capacity, making it easy to haul small campers, jet skis or other recreational gear, with trailer-sway damping and a heavy-duty radiator providing added confidence.
For 2027, the former Uconnect Theatre Group is decoupled into the Family Tech Group and the Theatre Group, giving families the ability to select the features they value most without paying for content they don't need. The Family Tech Group focuses on everyday convenience and cabin functionality, bundling the following features:
Additionally, the Family Tech Group includes the FamCAM interior camera, which provides a high-definition split-screen view of rear-seat passengers, including a zoom-to-seat function that even allows parents to see a rear-facing child seat.
The Theatre Group, meanwhile, is dedicated to rear-seat entertainment and includes streaming capability with built-in Amazon Fire TV, a multi-channel remote, seatback video screens and integrated media inputs for a full in-cabin entertainment experience.
2027 Chrysler Pacifica Offers the Most Safety and Security Features in Its Class
Safety remains the top priority, and the 2027 Pacifica continues Chrysler's leadership by offering the most standard safety and security features in its class. For 2027, those protections are further strengthened with the latest generation of the Safety Sphere Package - optional on Select and Limited and standard on Pinnacle - which adds new technologies designed to boost driver awareness and confidence in everyday scenarios:
These upgrades join a comprehensive suite of carryover systems, including 360-degree surround view camera and front/rear park assist with stop, to further reinforce Chrysler's commitment to confidence and security in every drive.
Standard on all trims, the new-for-2027 adjustable-height power liftgate was designed with real-world parking scenarios in mind. This feature allows customers to easily set how high the liftgate opens to avoid low-clearance obstacles, such as home garage ceilings, carports or parking decks, while ensuring smooth, worry-free access to the cargo area.
