Chrysler Pacifica Concept

The Chrysler Pacifica Concept debuted at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit just weeks before appearing at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show where it is pictured here. Described by Chrysler as a “sports tourer,” the Pacifica Concept was a crossover SUV featuring a low step-in height, three-row seating, and car-like handling. Powered by a 250-horsepower 3.5-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V6 engine with a four-speed AutoStick® automatic transmission and featuring on-demand all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive with traction control, independent front and independent load-leveling rear suspension, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, 19-inch satin silver aluminum wheels, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a 400-mile cruising range. Interesting features included solenoid-operated door handles, an industry-first power liftgate, and a glass skylight running the full length of the roof, creating an open, welcome feel and giving passenger a panoramic view of the outside world. The Pacifica Concept featured three rows of leather-trimmed memory seats with lumbar and thigh support and side curtain air bags for all three rows, including a heated 10-way power driver’s seat, a heated 4-way power front passenger seat, heated second row bucket seats with fore-aft, recline and fold-flat capability, and third row 50/50 fold-flat bench, and a continuous full-length center console with dual cup holders, adjustable air outlets and a storage area, and seat-mounted armrests for the first and second row seats, power adjustable pedals, satellite radio, a comprehensive memory system for the radio, driver seat, mirrors and pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, wood and satin silver interior accents, ignition switch on the instrument panel, integrated in-dash thin film transfer display navigation system, hands-free cellular phone communication, vehicle immobilizer, security alarm system, dual zone automatic temperature control with odor/particulate filtration and a flip-down roof-mounted DVD screen is available to rear seat occupants with a theater-style surround sound audio system with eight Infinity® speakers. Production of the Chrysler Pacifica began in early 2003 as a 2004 model with few changes from the concept.