Chrysler has introduced a host of changes to the Pacifica Hybrid for the 2022 model year while also announcing a new pricing structure. The most significant change made to the hybrid minivan for 2022 is a dramatic reduction in the number of available configurations. According to Mopar Insiders, the number of possible combinations has been decreased from 3,550 to just 53, bringing the Pacifica more closely in line with the Honda Odyssey and its seven available combinations and the Kia Carnival with its 90 different configurations.
Elsewhere, Chrysler has made a new
rear-seat reminder system standard equipment across all models. A Clean Air
Filtration System that cleans 95 per cent of air particulates, while also
separating out pollen, allergens, and bacteria, has also been introduced. Customers
can pick up the keys to a 2022 Pacifica Hybrid in one of three trim levels. The
entry-level model is the Touring L and replaces the base Touring that was
offered for 2021. It starts at US$ 46,760 in the U.S., a US$ 745 increase over last
year, but does come standard with the Safety Sphere Group that adds ParkSense
Front Park Assist with Stop, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, and
a 360 Surround View Camera.
Found in the middle of the range is the
Pacifica Hybrid Limited. It starts at US$ 50,660, a US$ 1,675 price hike over 2021,
and now comes standard with the Premium and Safety Sphere Group which adds the
aforementioned safety features of the Touring L and adds a 760-watt amplifier
and 19 Harmon Kardon speakers. The tri-plane sunroof is no longer available and
has been replaced by a dual-plane one.
Topping out the 2022 Pacifica Hybrid
family is the Pinnacle. It lands with Amazon FireTV as standard but drops the
standard wireless headphones that accompanied the Uconnect Theater system. The
Pinnacle’s starting price has been increased by US$ 450 to US$ 54,940.