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2017 Chrysler Pacifica: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is an all-new minivan that replaces the Town & Country with a new body, platform, interior and technology package. Its biggest addition is the segment’s first plug-in hybrid minivan, which arrived later in the model year.
About the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
1st generation Chrysler Pacifica minivan (2017-2020 before the 2021 refresh), first model year.
Chrysler positions the Pacifica as a family minivan that solves everyday life rather than just hauling people. The big themes are flexible seating, a quiet cabin, easy entry through sliding doors, clever storage, rear-seat entertainment, and a long list of safety tech. Against rivals, its clearest advantages are the Stow 'n Go seating system on gas models and the availability of a plug-in hybrid, giving buyers either maximum interior flexibility or strong electric-first efficiency.
The gas lineup ranges from the practical LX with fold-flat Stow ’n Go seating to the comfort-focused Limited with navigation, a panoramic glass roof and a built-in vacuum. Touring-L Plus emphasizes family entertainment with dual 10-inch rear screens, while the Hybrid Platinum combines plug-in driving with leather seating and a broad driver-assistance package.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Pacifica replaces the Town & Country on a new platform with a new body and chassis. Its structure is quieter and more rigid, and the family-focused interior is completely redesigned.
Powertrain
Gas models use a 3.6-liter V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Premium and Platinum plug-in hybrid models arrived later in the model year with a V6, electric motor and 16-kWh battery.
Styling
The new generation brings a fully redesigned exterior and interior rather than an update of the outgoing Town & Country.
Safety
The new lineup expands driver-assistance equipment. Depending on trim, features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic rear braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning and a surround-view camera.
Tech
The redesigned cabin offers 5-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreen systems, depending on trim. Upper models add navigation, dual 10-inch rear entertainment screens and a 13-speaker Alpine audio system.
Trim lineup
The gas range spans LX through Limited, and Touring Plus joined later in the model year between Touring and Touring-L. The plug-in hybrid is offered in Premium and Platinum forms.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / V6, Hybrid, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Auto, eFlite EVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Auto, eFlite EVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd / Auto, eFlite EVT | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp | ||
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | 3600 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 140.5 cu-ft | 140.5 cu-ft | 140.5 cu-ft | 140.5 cu-ft | 140.5 cu-ft | 140.5 cu-ft | ||
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7–8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPGe Combined | 84 | 84 | 84 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica an all-new model?
Yes. The 2017 Pacifica is a new-generation minivan that replaces the Chrysler Town & Country with a new platform, body, chassis, interior and technology package.
Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have a plug-in hybrid version?
Yes. The 2017 Pacifica offers Premium and Platinum plug-in hybrid models with a V6/electric powertrain and a 16-kWh battery. They arrived later in the model year.
What engine and transmission are in the gas-powered 2017 Pacifica?
The gas-powered 2017 Pacifica uses a 3.6-liter V6 and a 9-speed automatic transmission across the lineup.
What is the 2017 Pacifica Touring Plus?
The 2017 Touring Plus is a midyear gas trim positioned between Touring and Touring-L. It adds three-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, rear sunshades, LED taillamps and fog lamps while retaining cloth seating.
Which 2017 Pacifica models have Stow ’n Go seating?
The gas-powered 2017 Pacifica models have second-row Stow ’n Go seats and a fold-flat third row. The plug-in hybrid models do not use the same fold-into-the-floor second-row arrangement.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.
4.1
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
(1,079 reviews)
“We love our Pacifica. As a family of six, with sport active kids, its great for all their gear with all the room the van offers. Our only complaint is that is does ride pretty low to the ground with no much clearance.”
“Drive speed, door issues, warranty issues, roominess for hauling things, comfort, mileage is good”