Santa Monica, California-
Not only is Chrysler's Pacific hybrid probably the best --
You can buy a round hybrid;
It could also help the revival of minivans.
Now on sale, starting at $56,495.
This is also the final price as the list of options is short.
Of course, there are fewer bribes that your provincial government might offer. The gasoline-
Style, space, performance, luxury, good combination of Pacifica
The interior and practicality of the minivan are recognized
The revival mission began last year.
This paragraph is far from what it used to be.
Still, it is the seventh
The largest of 15 people
In Canada, there are about 90,000 cars per year in the automotive industry. Chrysler —
Sorry for the FCA on behalf of Fiat Chrysler
As usual, dominate this segment with a share of about 70. The new plug-
The hybrid version is designed to expand this range.
This is Chrysler's first hybrid, if you don't figure it out from a recent large Aspen SUV
They sold dozens.
Given Chrysler's almost complete lack of experience with the hybrid, it's a very good-
There is only one major problem, which is not even the company's fault.
There will be more later.
The hybrid has some exterior and interior styling adjustments
You almost have to be a train observer to notice them, but there is a different grilles texture, a few badges and an interior trim section of the blue-green color (
Blue is turning into a new green), a unique-to-the-
Mix "silver" paint colors and a unique set of wheels.
The God of electricity had to sacrifice two internal features.
Huge Lithium
The ion battery is placed under a row of seats in the middle, which is conducive to center of gravity, handling and safety.
But you lost your collection. ‘n’-
The seat in the second row was folded and replaced with a chair for the double captain. One upside —
These seats are much more comfortable than folding seats.
These are removable, provided you can put them in 30-Kg weightStow-‘n’-
Go, poor grammar, still in the third row.
In addition, the wiring of the hybrid drive system steals the space that would otherwise have entered the vacuum cleaner, one of Pacifica's surprises --and-
Pleasant features.
Otherwise, Chrysler called it "no"
A hybrid is a reasonable argument. Excellent 3. 6-
Like most hybrids, the upgraded Pentastar V6 gasoline engine was converted to so-
Called Atkinson cycle, it keeps the intake valve open and enters the power stroke.
The reduced pumping loss saves fuel, but reduces the output, which exceeds the compensation for the electric drive components.
The transmission consists of a gasoline engine and/or a planetary gear set operated by two motors to meet the acceleration and speed required by the accelerator pedal.
Charge about 50 kilometers of electricity-
Only in the range, Pacifica takes about 14 hours at normal level 1 Home current, or at level 2 240-volt system.
Interestingly, Chrysler did not mention this in the model name as a plugin hybrid.
Matt McAlear, senior manager of brand marketing at Chrysler, said. S.
"Our research shows that when people hear 'Plugs
It is reminiscent of "range anxiety" as if you had to insert it to get it to work.
Chrysler thinks that customers of minivans may be new to this concept and may not be your typical "early"
They don't want to scare her or him away.
McAlear continued, "with the Pacifica Hybrid, you can drive it like a normal car because the gasoline engine is always by your side" and, frankly, it's in every plugin hybrid.
So Chrysler called Windsor
The only 7 cars
Passenger cars up to 850 km kilometers.
Like all hybrids, the battery does not run out completely when it runs out.
If the battery is not fully charged or charged but remains at 20-
80 cents.
So even if the "pure" electric drive range disappears, there is still some electronic surplus if acceleration is needed.
When the gasoline engine starts, it is almost invisible except for a little exhaust noise.
However, unlike most hybrid cars, the driver does not have a switch to choose a fully electric operation if the battery is available for charging.
The decision to separate the fuel/battery is entirely up to the car itself.
Green and hard
Core electric car fans may prefer the option, but it could be the right decision for the car to target "plain Jane and Joe.
There are screens in the standard touch screen control unit that let you know about yourself and guide you on how to drive more effectively.
Hybrid cars are of engineering significance because their essence is to capture other things
Lose the kinetic energy and use it to help the car. (
As long as gasoline is usually the cheapest liquid you can get at a gas station, there is no economic Point in hybrid cars, but this is a separate discussion. )
When the car slides and/or brakes, the energy is obtained by regeneration, the motor becomes a generator and charges the battery while you are driving.
In the pacihybrid hybrid, the initial stroke of the brake pedal is carried out in the electrical regenerative braking.
At less than 12 kilometers per hour, the friction brake will take over.
The trick is to make these two brake systems "hands-
Rest between systems.
I have to say that pacsifika is doing better than any hybrid car I drive.
Good people.
During our drive in Malibu mountain, the car performed very well and both launch and launch were good
The range accelerated, even on those mountains.
The hybrid model is about 278 kg heavier than the non-hybrid model, mainly due to the electrical gubbins (
Some are due to high equipment specifications).
The suspension has been strengthened to handle the extra weight, which maintains surprisingly good road etiquette in the Pacific.
You may not take it out to track the days, but in order to perform your duties, the driving and handling of large vehicles is better than it needs. At a mid-
We stopped for coffee and found ourselves very high. elevation-wise)
You can walk around here as it's running out of power drive range.
On the way back to the coast, there was an unofficial race to see who could get the maximum percentage of battery charge under regen braking.
What method is most effective?
Just sliding in gear?
Tap the brake pedal to engage with regen, but of course it kills power?
We don't have time to compare the options behind. to-
But I did get 18 points back, which is more than most of my colleagues.
But when we went downhill, we passed. smoked, even —
A car with a speed of about 145 kilometers per hour
This is a Toyota Prius hybrid and I find it very interesting for some reason.
Isn't that a big problem with Chrysler's fault?
It's government bribery.
I 've been detailing this recently, so I'll just repeat it, and I don't understand why there's no rioting on the street because of you and my taxes being seriously wasted.
If you can put up with stealing money from your neighbor's pocket with me, the Pacifica Hybrid is a very interesting option for a family car.
I 've never understood why a minivan has such an uncool rep.
Why is Smart never considered cool?
You can carry your own family in a quiet, luxurious, handsome car, possibly you or some of their friends and/or loads of goods, I can almost sit in my diesel wagon.
From me, the praise is quite high.
Quick Facts: Chrysler pacihybrid hybrid: two front plus two sliding side doors, fullsize minivan. Front-wheel drive.
Price: "Start" version-
Government bribery fell by $56,495 (B. C. —up to $8,000; Ontario —$14,000; Quebec —$8,000)ENGINE: 3. 6-
Liter V6, double overhead shaft, four valves per cylinder shaft, variable valve timing, Atkinson cycle.
Motor: Double motor combined with planetary gear transmission. POWER (
Total system of gasoline and electricity): 260 (estimated).
Torque: not specified.
Fuel consumption (
Transport Canada;
City/Road/synthesis, L/100 km): No.
Common Lead-free fuel.
Competitor: no other hybrid van.
Regular competition
Non-hybrid Chrysler pacsifika, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Toyota Senna.
Best: unbeatable capacity and petrol/electric range
Complete equipment, strong performance, comfortable and comfortable
Complete internal equipment.
Worst of all, the government's unreasonable subsidies partially mask high prices.
Interesting: the hybrid I put togetherof like?
Not only is it fun, but it's amazing. . .