Minivans aren’t nearly as popular as they used to
be, but that isn’t stopping Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from marking their 35th
anniversary with two new special editions. Set to debut at the Chicago Auto
Show, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica / Pacifica Hybrid and Dodge Grand Caravan gain
35th Anniversary Edition packages which pay tribute to the original minivan
which was created by the automaker for the 1984 model year.
The 35th Anniversary Edition package will be
available on the Pacifica Touring L, Touring L Plus and Limited with either a
gas or hybrid powertrain. Each features a liquid chrome Chrysler badge with a
gloss black insert. The minivans also have a black interior with perforated
leather seats featuring cranberry wine accent stitching. Other highlights
include 35th anniversary floor mats and cranberry wine instrument panel bezels.
Besides the minor styling changes, the minivans gain
additional equipment. The Pacifica Touring L receives eight-passenger seating,
a driver’s seat memory function, an overhead DVD player and 18-inch alloy
wheels. The Touring L Plus gains a dual-pane sunroof, while the Limited gets
20-inch wheels.
The 35th Anniversary Pacifica Hybrid is slightly
different as the Touring L comes equipped with 17-inch wheels and the Premium
Audio Group which includes a 13-speaker Alpine premium audio system as well as
an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system with GPS navigation. The Hybrid
Limited simply gains 18-inch wheels.
The aging Dodge Grand Caravan isn’t missing out on
the fun as it gains a 35th Anniversary Edition on SE and SXT variants. Both
have a black interior with cranberry wine accent stitching, piano black trim and
special floor mats.
Equipment upgrades on the SE include a power
driver’s seat and second-row Stow ‘N Go seats. The changes to the SXT are more
extensive as the model gains GPS navigation and the Driver Convenience Group
which includes a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and second-row sun
shades.
