2007 Chrysler Pacifica

All-new Powertrain Offers Inspired Driving to Match Inspired Styling

Chrysler Group rolls out a refreshed Chrysler Pacifica model lineup for 2007 that features inspired styling, safety, performance and flexibility. A new 4.0-liter, single overhead-cam (SOHC), aluminum V-6 engine mated to an all-new six-speed transmission offers 253 horsepower with 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Increased torque, more transmission gears and increased horsepower add up to create an enlivened driving experience for the 2007 Pacifica lineup. Coupled with abundant safety equipment, including standard all-row side curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control and Brake Assist, and a design that reflects the “face” of Chrysler, these features give the new Chrysler Pacifica more style, safety, versatility and performance than ever before.

“WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007”

Exterior
• Freshened exterior appearance includes surface design revisions to hood, fenders, headlamps, grille and front fascia
• Re-styled wheel offerings: 17-inch aluminum chrome-clad; 17-inch machine-finished aluminum and 17-inch wheel cover
• Three new exterior colors: Cognac Crystal Pearl Coat; Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Modern Blue Pearl Coat
• Body color-matched exterior-mounted mirrors become standard equipment on Pacifica Touring model
• Dual chrome exhaust tips and “4.0L” badging appear on models equipped with new 4.0-liter SOHC engine
• New roof-mounted active mast radio antenna

Interior
• Freshened interior appearance includes two new interior colors—Pastel Slate Gray and Khaki/Light Graystone—and revised two-tone instrument panel and door trim
• YES Essentials® stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static fabric standard on Pacifica and Pacifica FWD Touring models
• New fabric seat color trim on Pacifica (Camden/Racine) and Pacific Touring (Kensington/Racine) incorporate lateral seam sew style
• Leather seats incorporate lateral seam sew style
• One-touch up front door glass standard equipment on all models
• Revised instrument cluster graphics
• Analog clock added to front- and all-wheel-drive base model
• Four-gauge cluster added to front-wheel-drive base model
• Larger eight-inch rear seat video screen incorporated into available rear seat entertainment system
• CD/DVD/MP3 radio replaces CD/cassette radio
• New Entertainment Group option for Pacifica model offers rear video system for price-conscious buyers

Powertrain / Chassis
• 4.0-liter SOHC aluminum engine (253 horsepower, 262 lb.-ft. of torque) standard equipment on all models with exception of base front-wheel-drive Pacifica
• Six-speed automatic transmission with variable line pressure (VLP) mated to a 4.0-liter SOHC engine
• 3.8-liter OHV engine becomes standard equipment on front-wheel-drive base model Pacifica
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) on 4.0- and 3.8-liter engines
• Electronically Controlled Clutch (ECC) on all-wheel-drive models

Safety & Security
• Side air curtains become standard equipment on all models
• ParkView™ Rear back-up camera becomes option on Pacifica Touring and Pacifica Limited models
• ParkSense® Rear Back-up system becomes option on Pacifica models
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) becomes standard equipment on all models and includes All-speed Traction Control and Brake Assist
• Tire Pressure Monitoring system becomes standard equipment on all Pacifica and Pacifica Touring models
• Premium tire monitoring system, which includes self-learning capability and specific low tire display, becomes option on Pacifica Touring and standard equipment on Pacifica Limited

DESIGN

“The Chrysler Pacifica has always been a handsome, protective, distinguished vehicle,” said Joe Dehner, Director – Exterior Design. “The 2007 Pacifica keeps this distinctive protector appearance but with more contemporary cues and attributes, such as the addition of Chrysler brand-inspired strakes on the hood, a full-width chrome accent on the front fascia and the face-of-Chrysler headlamps. The 2007 Pacifica reflects its roots but with a more contemporary appearance.”

The original Pacifica was designed to be a “Handsome Protector,” the original internal moniker of the vehicle. It offered a stylish exterior with a first-class, flexible interior experience that didn’t compromise safety and security. The new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica takes that starting point and adds “more” – more style, more safety, more horsepower and more torque.

The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica gets an exterior makeover that gives it a more contemporary look, while keeping pace with the rest of the Chrysler showroom.

Design cues that bring the “Handsome Protector” to life for the 2007 Pacifica include a broad-shouldered, wide stance, emphasized by a protective and distinguished “face.” A sleek, solid exterior with a crisp, distinctive character line which begins at the front wheel opening and ramps up slowly toward the rear, emphasizes the vehicle’s beltline.

Chrysler brand-inspired strakes on the hood, the “face of Chrysler” headlamps, the full-width chrome accent strip on the front fascia and a new grille with three horizontal bars and the distinctive Chrysler “winged badge are some of the design attributes that give the new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica its distinctive and recognizable style.

The Chrysler Pacifica interior follows the same clean, sculptured, elegant flow of the exterior. The vehicle features easy step-across entry and exit, and chair-height seats that give passengers a sense of security and a commanding view of the road. Other new interior treatments for 2007 include YES Essentials® stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static fabric, a new two-tone instrument panel and door trim, revised instrument cluster graphics, and five- or six-passenger seating for a stylish, solid and secure ride.


ENGINEERING

“Get behind the wheel of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica to experience what the new 4.0-liter engine, six-speed transmission and increased torque offer – it’s a great driving experience,” said Larry Lyons, Vice President – Front-wheel Drive Product Team. “In addition to the inspired driving performance, we’ve added standard safety features, including side-curtain air bags, ESP, traction control and Brake Assist, that offer consumers best-in-class performance and safety.”

The new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica provides an enhanced driving experience with a new 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine that makes 253 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque that is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission. The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is the first Chrysler Group vehicle to offer the 4.0-liter V-6 engine and the six-speed automatic transmission.

When developing the 4.0-liter engine, Chrysler Group engineers focused on five primary noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) metrics: engine vibration at the motor mounts, radiated noise, crank shaft torsionals, induction snorkel noise and sound quality. Focus on those metrics resulted in improved design and performance, which includes new main bearing diameters on the crankshaft, lower reciprocating-mass piston and rod assemblies, improved block and oil pan structure, reduced bearing clearance, low rumble intake manifold and equal-length dual exhaust.

The new six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all Pacifica models equipped with a 4.0-liter V6 engine. Building on the capability of Chrysler’s four-speed automatic transmission, the six-speed automatic transmission adds two new primary gear ratios and a secondary ratio for optimized passing performance at highway speeds. The gear ratios of the six-speed transmission enable the engine to work at lower speeds, providing improvements in highway fuel economy.

Part and process communization enabled the six-speed transmission to be developed in a shorter period of time and at a lower investment cost without sacrificing durability or quality.


MARKETING

“The new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica offers consumers an inspired driving experience in a stylish vehicle that has the flexibility and utility for active, everyday lifestyles,” said David Rooney, Director – Chrysler Marketing. “With numerous standard safety features and premium amenities, the Chrysler Pacifica offers a unique combination of style, safety, versatility and performance.”

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• The new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica offers an enhanced driving performance to match its inspired combination of style, flexibility and safety. A new 4.0-liter aluminum engine and new six-speed transmission, along with standard ESP, enhances the driving performance of the stylish 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
• With YES Essentials fabric, worry about spills in the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is a thing of the past
• Safety is paramount in the design of the Chrysler Pacifica. The Chrysler Pacifica earned the U.S. federal government’s highest crash test rating of five stars for front and side impacts, and a rollover rating of four stars – the highest rating among vehicles tested in its class. Available safety and security features include standard supplemental all-row side-curtain air bags; driver’s side inflatable knee blocker; multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS); ESP; Brake Assist; patented energy-absorbing steering column; available ParkSense® Rear Back-up System; and new for 2007, ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera.
• The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica models continue to offer elegant styling, flexible utility and premium amenities that consumers value. New features offered in the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica models include an 8-inch rear-seat video screen, three new exterior colors, a new two-tone interior color scheme, three new 17-inch wheel options, dual chrome exhaust tips and one-touch-up front windows.
• With the best features of a passenger car, minivan and SUV all rolled into one exceptional vehicle, the Chrysler Pacifica is the new wave of family transportation

2007 Pacifica All-wheel Drive (AWD)

Standard Features

In addition to the standard features on the Chrysler Pacifica front-wheel-drive model, the Chrysler Pacifica all-wheel-drive model adds:
• 4.0-liter V-6 SOHC engine with 253 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
• 160-amp alternator
• 17.5-inch machine-finished wheels
• All-speed traction control
• ECC
• ETC
• Six-speed automatic transmission with VLP and Auto Stick

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