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2022 Chrysler Pacifica: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is that the plug-in hybrid drops its entry-level Touring trim and now starts with Touring L. Otherwise, this is a light update focused on more standard comfort, safety, and cabin features rather than a redesign.
About the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
2nd generation Pacifica (introduced for 2017), second year after the 2021 update that brought the revised front end, broader AWD availability, and the new Pinnacle trim.
Chrysler positions the Pacifica as a family-first minivan built around safety, interior flexibility, and easy everyday driving. The core pitch is simple: lots of passenger and cargo space, clever seat-folding solutions, strong standard safety tech, and family-friendly screens and charging options. What sets it apart is that gas models pair available AWD with Stow 'n Go seating, while the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid gives families a rare electric-first minivan option without losing road-trip range.
Touring remains the family-focused entry trim, with power sliding doors, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and fold-into-the-floor second-row seats on the gas model. Touring L adds leather seating and stronger parking help, while Limited emphasizes premium comfort with ventilated front seats and hands-free doors. Pinnacle is the luxury-focused version, with quilted leather, dual rear entertainment screens, an interior family camera, and self-parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The engines and transmissions carry over, but the plug-in-hybrid Touring trim is dropped. For 2022, the plug-in-hybrid lineup starts with Touring L.
Safety
A rear-seat reminder becomes standard across the lineup. Touring L gains a standard 360-degree camera, front park assist, automatic braking at low speeds, and assistance for parallel and perpendicular parking; the 360-degree camera also becomes standard on Limited.
Tech
Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and enhanced cabin air filtration become standard across the lineup. Amazon Fire TV is newly offered with the rear-seat entertainment system.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 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 / V6, Hybrid, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, eFlite EVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, eFlite EVT | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, eFlite EVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | FWD | AWD / FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3600 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7–8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 32 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 32 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 32 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |
| MPGe Combined | 82 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 82 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 82 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica a redesign?
No. The 2022 Pacifica is a light equipment update, not a redesign. It follows the larger 2021 update that revised the front end, expanded AWD availability, and introduced the Pinnacle trim.
What is the biggest difference between the 2022 and 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
The biggest difference is that the 2022 plug-in hybrid no longer has a Touring trim and instead starts with Touring L. The 2022 lineup also gains more standard comfort, air-filtration, and safety equipment.
Does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have standard heated front seats?
Yes. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard across the 2022 Pacifica lineup; these features became standard on the entry-level Touring trim for this model year.
What changed on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L?
The 2022 Touring L gains previously optional parking-assistance equipment as standard. That includes a 360-degree camera, front park assist, automatic low-speed braking, and assistance for parallel and perpendicular parking, along with upgraded cabin filtration and a rear-seat reminder.
Did the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica get a new engine or transmission?
No. The gas model keeps its 3.6-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic, while the plug-in hybrid retains its V6-based hybrid system. The powertrain lineup change is the removal of the plug-in-hybrid Touring trim, not a new engine or transmission.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica.
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2022 Chrysler Pacifica
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“Its easy to drive. Great back up camera. Apple car play is sketchy at best. Lots of room, fold away seats are great for carrying large amounts of things.”
“I've had a Chrysler minivan of one kind or another for the last 37 years. They just keep getting better.”