If you have a large or growing family, a minivan is a very viable option — especially for those long road trips. Gone are the days when minivans were unattractive boxlike vehicles that offered little in the way of comfort and modern amenities. Today, minivans boast an attractive combination of space, versatility, efficiency, and comfort. Here are three minivans to consider when you're looking for a family vehicle. Honda Odyssey The Honda Odyssey is a top-ranked minivan that offers a spacious and versatile cabin, clever storage solutions, and state-of-the-art technology - as well as a newly available all-wheel-drive system. The cabin of the Odyssey features standard spill-resistant seats and can accommodate up to eight people. The power-sliding doors, which open wide, make for convenient loading and passenger entry, while the Magic Slide second-row seats enable easy access to the third row. more The Odyssey is also equipped with loads of modern technology. The available infotainment system features all the bells and whistles, including an 8-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a Wi-Fi hot spot, SiriusXM, and an 11-speaker premium sound system. Also available is a rear entertainment system with a 10.2-inch display and music and video streaming capability, as well as the CabinWatch system, which enables communication with rear passengers through headsets or rear speakers. You can also opt for a multi-zone audio system that plays music in selected zones only. Chrysler Pacifica The Chrysler Pacifica features a standard 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers an excellent fuel-economy rating of 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. For even more impressive fuel efficiency, opt for the hybrid powertrain, which provides 32 mpg combined. This minivan also boasts a spacious and versatile cabin that can accommodate seven or eight passengers, depending on the configuration. An especially attractive feature is the Stow 'N Go seats, which fold flat into the floor, as opposed to other minivans whose seats have to be removed. In addition, the Pacifica boasts impressive standard technology. The Uconnect 4 system is both easy to use and well-equipped, with features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 7-inch display, Bluetooth, a USB port, and six speakers. In addition, you'll also get standard safety features that include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a rearview camera, hill-start assist, and rear parking sensors. Dodge Grand Caravan The Dodge Grand Caravan offers an affordable and practical option in the minivan segment. In fact, the Caravan is probably one of the cheapest alternatives; explaining why one foregoes some luxuries and modern technology features. However, this van will provide you with a versatile and comfortable interior and a robust engine. In fact, the Caravan's V-6 engine is actually one of the most powerful in the minivan class. The cabin provides ample space for up to seven passengers, as well as a respectable cargo area of 31.1 cubic feet. An attractive feature is the third-row seats that can flip rearward, which affords one a nice outdoor sitting area on a sunny day. These minivans offer different combinations of practicality, comfort, safety, and efficiency. To find out more, drop by Performance Group Columbus and have a chat with one of our consultants! Image via honda.com
The Chrysler Pacifica has a reputation as a reliable family vehicle and is one of the company's bestsellers. For the 2020 model year, Chrysler is offering the Red S Edition package for all of its gas and hybrid Pacifica minivans. The Red S Edition includes all features found in the top-of-the-line Limited trim package, including a power liftgate, sunroof, integrated navigation, and an impressive towing capacity of 3,600 pounds. Read on to learn how the Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition can take your minivan game to a whole new level! Engine The Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition is equipped with a powerful 287-horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that provides 262 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The plug-in hybrid Red S holds two electric motors and a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Hybrid Red S boasts an impressive fuel efficiency of 84 miles per gallon and can drive up to 32 miles on a full charge. more Interior Features The interior of the Red S edition Chrysler Pacifica includes lots of unique touches: seats are premium Nappa leather in two-tone Rodeo Red and black. The seat stitching and piping are light diesel gray. The front bucket seats are emblazoned with the red "S" logo on the front, while the dashboard and door panels feature silver trim. The Red S has a premium 20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system sure to please music lovers. Exterior Features The exterior of the Chrysler Pacifica Red S edition has many signature touches as well. The Chrysler wing badges have a signature Black Noise finish with Velvet Red inserts. The rear liftgate features a Red S Pacifica badge. You can choose from multiple exterior paint colors including velvet red pearl, brilliant black crystal pearl, bright white, jazz blue pearl, silver metallic, luxury white pearl, and granite crystal metallic. The gas version of the Red S Pacifica is equipped with black 20-inch wheels. The hybrid Red S has smaller 18-inch wheels to improve fuel efficiency. Safety Every Pacifica Red S edition is equipped with Chrysler's Advanced SafetyTec package. This package includes a 360-degree-view camera, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control with stop and start, park assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, forward collision warning-plus, and lane departure warning-plus. The Red S edition also includes Chrysler's KeySense system. The KeySense system is a huge perk for owners with teen drivers. This system includes two standard keys and one KeySense key. The standard keys allow drivers to use all the vehicle features without restriction. The KeySense key can be programmed by parents to set speed and audio volume limits, mute speakers, restrict satellite radio channels, and set limits for emergency warnings or driver-assist measures. If you are driving kids and cargo around, you might as well do it with style. The bold styling of the Red S edition will get you noticed. Chrysler's wide array of advanced safety features will protect the people you value most. You can find your next Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition at Performance Chrysler! Image via chrysler.com
Whether you're driving the kids to school, running errands around town, or finally going on that long-awaited family road trip, you need a vehicle that the entire family will enjoy. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is loaded with family-friendly features and gives you the dependability you've come to expect from the Chrysler brand. Check out these three family-friendly features of the Pacifica. Versatile Interior You won't find a more versatile interior than the Pacifica's. The minivan can comfortably accommodate up to seven people and gives you more than 240 seat configurations, allowing you to transport items of all sizes! Unlike other minivans that make you remove seats when you need extra storage space, the Pacifica's second and third-row seats allow you to fold them down and stow them inside the floor of the vehicle. more When it comes to third-row access, the Pacifica has another edge over the competition: the second-row seats can tilt as far as you need them to, even when a child safety seat is attached! While the Pacifica's seating is practical, it doesn't compromise when it comes to style. Black seats with diesel gray stitching are part of the available S Appearance Package. With the Red S Package, you can luxuriate in plush seats with Rodeo Red trim. And with an integrated vacuum cleaner, you don't have have to stress out about keeping your Pacifica clean! Innovative Entertainment You'll never again hear the kids say "we're bored", thanks to the Pacifica's entertainment features! An available UConnect Theater features two 10-inch HD touch screens. The kids can watch their favorite movies with the system's Blu-ray player. Wireless streaming means they'll never miss their favorite tv shows, and wireless headphones, a Bluetooth remote, and built-in apps are also included! The UConnect 4 system offers support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Hands-free phone calls and texts make staying connected easier than ever before. The system also allows you to access playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts. The Harman Kardon audio system makes everything sound fantastic. An available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, capable of supporting up to eight devices, allows everyone to share their favorite road trip moments across the social network. Safety Features Of all the Pacifica's family-friendly features, the most important are its safety features. When the lane departure warning senses that the Pacifica is drifting, it will apply corrective steering. Blind-spot monitoring lets you know when another vehicle enters your blind-spot zones, making it safer to change lanes. If you're backing out of a parking spot or driveway, the rear cross-traffic detection will warn you if another vehicle or pedestrian is approaching. Adaptive cruise control lets you set your preferred cruising speed while maintaining a safe distance between you and other vehicles - it can even bring the Pacifica to a complete stop when necessary. Other safety features include forward collision warning, a surround-view camera, and parking assistance. These are just a few of the 2020 Pacifica Chrysler's family-friendly features. Take a test drive so you can experience these features, and much more, for yourself! Image via chrysler.com
