Good Housekeeping Names Chrysler Pacifica as Best New Car for 2019
For the second consecutive year, the experts at Good Housekeeping Institute and Car and Driver have singled out the Chrysler Pacifica as the best for the year. In 2018, it was the hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica that earned Best New Car status among hybrid competitors. Now in 2019, the Chrysler Pacifica has taken top honors in the minivan segment, after besting the competition in categories such as comfort and technology, safety, design, value, and handling.
Learn More: About the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
“It’s the ultimate family vehicle with all the useful features you want, at an unbeatable value,” said Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping Chief Technologist & Engineering Director.
Hundreds of vehicles were evaluated by GHI and Car and Driver to arrive at this year’s winners. Leading the way in evaluation criteria, the Chrysler Pacifica also impressed the judges with its innovative storage solutions and advanced infotainment system.
“It also has tons of bins and cubbies so everyone has a spot to store their toys and snacks, second-row passengers each get their own LCD screen. Plus, the infotainment system is super-easy to navigate,” added Laurie Jennings, Good Housekeeping Institute Director & Lead Consumer Tester.
Available at six trim levels, L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, and Limited, the award-winning 2019 Pacifica is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that’s rated at 287 horsepower. Staying connected to your favorite apps is easy with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility.
Check Out: The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
The 2019 Pacifica Hybrid is available at three trim levels, Touring Plus, Touring L, and Limited, all of which feature a 3.6-liter V6 eHybrid engine mated to an eFlite Single Input Electrically Variable Transmission.
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