2026 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Van · 3.6L PHEV V6 · FWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a van is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.6L PHEV V6
Horsepower	260 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.2 sec
Top speed	104 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	29 mpg (30 city / 28 hwy)
Range	450 miles
MSRP	$51,765
Body style	Van

The verdict

What's good

Stow 'n Go seats fold flat into the floor without removing them — unique in class
PHEV covers most daily school-run and errand duty on electricity alone
Three-zone climate control and Uconnect screen keep long family trips genuinely comfortable
Only PHEV minivan in North America, which qualifies buyers for federal tax credits

What's not

Reliability scores are well below average — plug-in components have a known fault history
FWD-only limits winter traction on unploughed driveways and icy hills
Driver's forward sight-line past the long hood can make low-speed maneuvering tricky
Cargo volume behind the third row is modest compared to non-hybrid Pacifica

The engine

Pentastar

3.6L Atkinson V6 Plug-in Hybrid

An Atkinson-cycle V6 tuned for efficiency over urgency, working through a dual-motor electric transaxle so the Pacifica slips along on near-silent electric power before the engine quietly joins in.

It is an Atkinson-tuned version of Chrysler's Pentastar V6, mated to the in-house eFlite electrically variable transmission and developed in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The engine runs the Atkinson combustion cycle with a high 12.5:1 compression ratio to cut pumping losses and boost efficiency.
The eFlite transaxle uses two electric motors that can both drive the wheels, and one normally acting as a generator can also add propulsion when needed.
The Pacifica Hybrid was the first plug-in hybrid minivan sold in North America.

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The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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