Chrysler Pacifica AWD Review
2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD at a Glance
- Composed AWD system available for increased traction and capability
- Elegant seven- or eight-seater minivan with a luxury-lined interior
- 287-horsepower V-6 engine and 3,600-pound tow rating1
- EPA-estimated 17/25 MPG (City/Highway)2
Power, Poise, and Premium Features: 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD
The available Chrysler Pacifica AWD is a highly praised all-wheel-drive minivan, winning over families with its robust power, calm and collected confidence, and luxurious yet kid-friendly interior. If you're seeking a deluxe family-hauler engineered to take on all roads with poise and precision, get into a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD for a test drive today at DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring.
Before you do, we encourage you to take a look at our Chrysler Pacifica AWD review, where we cover the capabilities and benefits of selecting this all-wheel-drive minivan as your next family ride. Once you learn about the performance of the new Chrysler Pacifica AWD in snow and other slick conditions, we're confident you'll want to upgrade to one of these three-row vehicles for your family's safety and peace of mind for the road ahead.

Chrysler Pacifica Powertrain Rating and Specs
A power-packed engine comes standard on every Chrysler Pacifica AWD, making this automobile an excellent choice for those seeking a practical minivan with the punch of a large SUV. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 beneath the hood delivers a healthy 287 horsepower.
This engine's 262 pound-feet of torque is routed to all four wheels via a responsive Chrysler AWD system engineered to deliver power where it's needed to keep the minivan planted to the ground with plentiful grip even over slippery, uneven surfaces.
The highly rated Pentastar V-6 is a tried-and-tested powertrain from the automaker's stable of potent engines. It has motivated many models, including previous Pacifica minivans, and has been continually refined to ensure efficient and reliable performance drivers and families can count on.
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD minivan can tow up to 3,600 pounds when properly equipped. That's quite a feat for a premium automobile mainly targeted at hauling people and cargo inside its voluminous cabin. This impressive Chrysler Pacifica AWD towing capacity is made possible by the potent 287-horsepower Pentastar V-6 and the confident stability of all-wheel drive. With up to an EPA-estimated 17/25 MPG (City/Highway),2 rating, this AWD minivan is well-equipped for family road trips, too.

Confidence-Inspiring Chrysler Pacifica AWD System
Unlike most minivans that only offer front-wheel drive, the Chrysler Pacifica makes AWD accessible to add yet another layer of assurance to your family's on-road journeys. This specific drivetrain system is designed to promote a safe and secure drive in various road and weather conditions, including snow, rain, and broken pavement. It also handles corners with ease by sending power to all four wheels instead of just two.
So, how is the Chrysler Pacifica in snow? You may be wondering this if you're searching for your next family vehicle and are looking for options at our Chrysler dealer in Silver Spring, MD.
Tackling snowy and wet conditions is a forte of the Chrysler Pacifica AWD minivan. The new Pacifica minivan and its AWD system were developed at the Chrysler brand's Michigan headquarters and tested in cold and snowy winter conditions on the local roads and beyond.
The Chrysler Pacifica AWD ground clearance reaches up to 5.4 inches, ensuring you have enough space below to clear snowy roads while also offering comfortable ingress and egress for your young children, aging parents, or anyone else who might be coming along for the smooth and serene ride.
Contact our Chrysler sales specialists to learn more about the different driving characteristics of the Chrysler Pacifica AWD vs. FWD minivans in our new Chrysler inventory. We encourage you to book a test drive or two to tour these options and compare them side by side.
Which Trims Offer the Chrysler Pacifica AWD System?
There are three Chrysler Pacifica trim levels for the 2025 model year, and every single variant offers all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.
Choose any of the following three editions when you finance your new Chrysler Pacifica at DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring:
- Pacifica Select
- Pacifica Pinnacle
- Pacifica Limited
The Pacifica AWD minivans accommodate up to seven or eight occupants in their opulent three-row interior. Innovative Stow 'n Go Seating is found in the second and third rows. The second row also gets convenient and space-saving in-floor storage bins.
The Chrysler Pacifica Select variant of the new Pacifica lineup boasts fine features like a power liftgate and power sliding doors, Caprice leatherette seating with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, and a super console with second-row accessible storage.
Moving up, the Limited trim presents a light-filled cabin with its dual-pane panoramic sunroof. It also has a hands-free power liftgate and power sliding doors with available hands-free operation.
Reach for the pinnacle of AWD minivan comfort and luxury when you secure a Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD model through DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring. This high-end grade is luxury-lined with exclusive quilted Nappa leather seating surfaces. A 19-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels complete the upscale package.
Chrysler Safety Systems Backing up the Pacifica AWD Minivan
Safety and security features abound on the new Pacifica AWD minivans for sale. The strong showing starts with standard driver assistance technology like:
- Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Park Assist System
But that's not all. A 360-Degree Surround View Camera is also offered, along with other available systems that form a solid selection of advanced driver-assistance technologies to help you safely get to your next destination.
Treat Your Family to an Opulent AWD Minivan at an Attainable Price
The Chrysler Pacifica AWD is eager to take on slick or snowy roads, varied terrain, and your family's planned and impromptu adventures. So, why wait any longer to experience the poise, power, and predictability inside one of the three available models?
The DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring sales team welcomes you to contact or visit us for full details on this family-focused vehicle and the many benefits this sure-footed model presents. Browse our selection of these stylish and sophisticated minivans online and schedule a test drive today.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Chrysler Pacifica AWD
How does the Chrysler Pacifica handle in snow?
The new Chrysler Pacifica minivan is known to handle well in snow, especially when the optional all-wheel-drive system is included. Any version of the Pacifica AWD minivan is engineered to perform in challenging road conditions, handling cornering and acceleration with ease. See how it feels behind the wheel when you test-drive one at DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring.
Does the Chrysler Pacifica have AWD?
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica minivan for sale is available with all-wheel drive. A Chrysler AWD system is offered as an option on the 2025 Pacifica Select, Limited, and Pinnacle trims, with front-wheel drive as standard equipment. If you want to compare the FWD vs. AWD Pacifica minivans for sale, visit our Chrysler dealership for back-to-back test spins.
How safe is a Chrysler Pacifica AWD minivan?
The Chrysler brand prioritizes safety in every automobile it builds, including the family-friendly Pacifica minivan lineup. A new Chrysler Pacifica AWD minivan for sale is an exceptionally safe vehicle thanks to its confidence-inspiring AWD system and extensive suite of standard safety technologies, such as Electronic Stability Control, that helps you maintain steady traction and grip when needed in challenging conditions.
How does Chrysler AWD work?
The Chrysler AWD system offered on the new Pacifica minivan for sale works by distributing power between the front wheels and rear wheels as conditions require. This responsive AWD system continuously monitors your drive for wheelspin, transferring torque to the wheels that need it while also optimizing fuel efficiency. We invite you to reach the Chrysler sales specialists at our dealership for more details on the Chrysler AWD system.
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