Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle FWD
What the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle adds over the Pacifica Select
The Pinnacle adds a plug-in hybrid powertrain with AWD, a Harman Kardon 20-speaker audio system, 10.1-inch rear seatback touchscreens with Amazon Fire TV, hands-free liftgate and sliding doors, 360-degree surround camera, ventilated front seats, premium Nappa leather, quilted second-row seating with lumbar pillows, retractable window shades, and 18-inch wheels. It weighs more, carries less fuel, and produces less horsepower than the base trim.
Pick the Pacifica Select if: You want more horsepower, a larger fuel tank, or a lower purchase price. · Pick the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle if: You want plug-in hybrid efficiency, AWD, and a premium rear entertainment system.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Pacifica Select | Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper (regenerative) |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4521 lbs | 5010 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4521 lbs | 5010 lbs |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | gdi mpi |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 260 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 VVT with ESS | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Plug-in Hybrid (Atkinson cycle) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 16.5 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6055 lbs | 6300 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | eFlite electrically variable transmission |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 16.5-gallon fuel tank, 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle V-6 plug-in hybrid engine with electrically variable transmission with dual-motor EV drive capability, 360-degree surround view camera system, AWD, Auxiliary power outlet — 115-volt (included with Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming), Driver seat memory, Eight-way power front passenger seat (includes Stow 'n Assist on passenger side; packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group), Glass — laminated, first row, Heavy-duty suspension, Liftgate — hands-free power, Lighting — footwell courtesy lamp, Lighting — illuminated map pocket, Lighting — rear ambient lighting, ParkSense front and rear park assist with stop, Power-folding, heated with chrome cap exterior, memory feature, auto-dimming, driver side, courtesy lamps, supplemental turn indicator and auto-adjust-in-reverse, Premium Nappa leather trimmed, Premium quilted sepia Nappa leather with second-row lumbar pillows, Safety Sphere Group — includes ParkSense front park assist with stop, 360-degree surround view camera system, Shades — second- and third-row retractable, Sound system — Harman Kardon, 20 speakers, Storage — Integrated Ultra console, Tires — 235/60R18 BSW all-season, Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-in. display — includes 10.1-in. touchscreen, AM/FM, AUX/USB, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, navigation, Chrysler Connect, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, TomTom Navigation, Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM 360L with Pandora, Maps OTA, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity (packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group), Uconnect Theater Family Group — includes Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming, 10.1-in. seatback touchscreens, Amazon Fire TV for Auto, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, video remote controls, HDMI inputs, third-row USB charge port, USB ports, Blu-ray/DVD player*, 220-amp alternator*, FamCAM interior camera, Stow 'n Vac*, hands-free sliding doors and liftgate, heated second-row seats*, third-row sunshade, power passenger seat, Harman Kardon 19-speaker with subwoofer audio (Limited/Pinnacle), Harman Kardon 20-speaker audio (Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle), Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-in. display, Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming — includes 10.1-in. seatback touchscreens, Amazon Fire TV for Auto, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, wireless headphones, video remote controls, HDMI inputs, third-row USB charge port, USB ports, Blu-ray/DVD player (only on Limited/Pinnacle models) and 220-amp alternator* (packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group), Ventilated front seats, Wheels — 18-in. Polished with Baltic Gray pockets — Hybrid
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper (regenerative) |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor, single-piston floating caliper |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 140.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 87.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 32.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 197.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Chrysler Connect |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | 69.9 in |
| Overall length | 204.3 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3605 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Plug-in Hybrid (Atkinson cycle) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 260 hp |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 63.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 63 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 61.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with coil-over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent twist-blade with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | eFlite electrically variable transmission |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5010 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5010 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6300 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety20 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Pedestrian AEB
- 360-degree surround view camera system
- Advanced multistage driver and front passenger; includes low-risk deployment
- Front seat-mounted side
- Lane Departure Warning-Plus
- Side-curtain for outboard passengers in all three rows
- Auto high-beam headlamp control
- Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection system
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)
- Driver and front passenger inflatable knee blocker
- Electric parking brake with Safe Hold
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Four-wheel discs with anti-lock
- ParkSense front and rear park assist with stop
- ParkSense rear park assist system with stop — assists while parking
- Safety Sphere Group — includes ParkSense front park assist with stop, 360-degree surround view camera system
- Security alarm
- Third-row lockout
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
Infotainment6 std · 0 opt
- Mounted audio controls
- SiriusXM Radio
- Sound system — Harman Kardon, 20 speakers
- Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-in. display — includes 10.1-in. touchscreen, AM/FM, AUX/USB, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, navigation, Chrysler Connect, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, TomTom Navigation, Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM 360L with Pandora, Maps OTA, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity (packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group)
- Uconnect Theater Family Group — includes Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming, 10.1-in. seatback touchscreens, Amazon Fire TV for Auto, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, video remote controls, HDMI inputs, third-row USB charge port, USB ports, Blu-ray/DVD player*, 220-amp alternator*, FamCAM interior camera, Stow 'n Vac*, hands-free sliding doors and liftgate, heated second-row seats*, third-row sunshade, power passenger seat, Harman Kardon 19-speaker with subwoofer audio (Limited/Pinnacle), Harman Kardon 20-speaker audio (Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle), Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-in. display
- Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming — includes 10.1-in. seatback touchscreens, Amazon Fire TV for Auto, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, wireless headphones, video remote controls, HDMI inputs, third-row USB charge port, USB ports, Blu-ray/DVD player (only on Limited/Pinnacle models) and 220-amp alternator* (packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Remote start system
- Auxiliary power outlet — 115-volt (included with Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming)
- Auxiliary power outlet — 12-volt in instrument panel
- Liftgate — hands-free power
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry system
- Remote proximity (all doors)
- Universal garage door opener — programmable, three function
- Windows — power front and rear one-touch up/down
- Windows — power second row
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Three-zone automatic temperature control
- Chrysler clean air filtration system
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Driver seat memory
- Eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar support (includes Stow 'n Assist on driver side)
- Eight-way power front passenger seat (includes Stow 'n Assist on passenger side; packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group)
- Premium Nappa leather trimmed
- Premium quilted sepia Nappa leather with second-row lumbar pillows
- Third-row Stow 'n Go bench seat
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Heated
- Auto-dimming rearview
- Driver seat memory
- Glove box, locking
- Grocery bag hooks on third-row seatbacks
- Lighting — cargo compartment lamp
- Lighting — footwell courtesy lamp
- Lighting — front and rear LED lamps
- Lighting — front, courtesy lamp
- Lighting — illuminated map pocket
- Lighting — overhead, ambient surround
- Lighting — rear ambient lighting
- Lighting — rear reading/courtesy lamps
- Lower instrument panel cubby
- Shades — second- and third-row retractable
- Steering column — tilt/telescoping
- Steering wheel — techno leather-wrapped
- Storage — Integrated Ultra console
- Storage — floor tray
- Illuminated visor vanity
- Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7-in. configurable digital display instrument cluster with controls mounted on steering wheel
Exterior13 std · 1 opt
- Power-folding, heated with chrome cap exterior, memory feature, auto-dimming, driver side, courtesy lamps, supplemental turn indicator and auto-adjust-in-reverse
- Acoustic windshield
- Door handles — body color
- Fog lamps — LED
- Front, rain-sensing
- Glass — laminated, first row
- Glass — sunscreen
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED headlamps — automatic
- Mirrors — foldaway, power, heated Gloss Black color, supplemental turn indicator
- Tires — 235/60R18 BSW all-season
- Wheels — 18-in. Polished with Baltic Gray pockets — Hybrid
- Inflator kit with sealantoptional
- Defroster — rear
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- AWD
- FWD
- 16.5-gallon fuel tank
- 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle V-6 plug-in hybrid engine with electrically variable transmission with dual-motor EV drive capability
- 650-amp, maintenance free battery
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Heavy-duty suspension
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Pacifica. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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