After an effort that drifted perilously close to indifference with its previous, fifth-generation minivans, Chrysler revived the Pacifica nameplate and attached it to a sixth-gen model that drips with the confidence of a company that created the segment. This van?s new-from-the-ground-up platform is substantially lighter?aluminum sliding doors and a magnesium-and-aluminum liftgate help it shed a couple hundred pounds?far more aerodynamic, feature rich, and gracefully good-looking. To be the lightest in its class is particularly impressive considering the Pacifica also aces NHTSA and IIHS crash tests, although its smallish door pockets?the Toyota Sienna?s are twice as large?are likely due to side-impact optimization. And the platform?s additional stiffness and first ever independent rear suspension have worked wonders for its dynamic performance. Duly impressed, we named it the Best Van in our 2017 10Best Trucks and SUVs competition and then promptly ordered one for a 40,000-mile long-haul test. READ MORE ??
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