Modern families love the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan that helps clans and communes get through busy days with high-tech convenience features and a wealth of safety options. Inside, this minivan treats passengers to an upscale, entertaining road trip, with spacious, supportive seating and an impressive range of infotainment features. The Pacifica’s excellent interior fit and finish puts a stylish spin on daily driving.
For the 2021 model year, the Pacifica gets a major overhaul. For starters, it rolls out a new infotainment system, Uconnect 5, which includes a big, 10.1-inch touch-screen display and an impressive range of smartphone integration features. And the Pacifica now comes standard with a robust range of safety aids, from automatic emergency braking to adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology.
Ready to check out everything the 2021 Pacifica has to offer? Our buying guide is here to answer all of your questions!
Standard exterior features:
- 17-inch Silver Litho painted aluminum wheels
- 235/65R7 BSW all-seasons tires
- Front, fog, and rear LED lighting
Optional exterior features:
- 18-inch polished aluminum wheels
- 18-inch Foreshadow polished aluminum wheels
- 20-inch Foreshadow polished aluminum wheels
- 235/60R18 BSW all-season self-sealing tires
- 245/50R20 BSW all-season tires
- Inflatable spare tire kit
- Side steps and running boards
- Splash guards
- Protective clear film by Mopar
- Dual-panel panoramic sunroof
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Hands-free power sliding doors
Exterior colors:
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
- Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat
- Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat
- Ceramic Gray Clear-Coat
- Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat
- Ocean Blue Metallic Clear-Coat
- Velvet Red Pearl Coat
- Luxury White Pearl Coat
- Bright White Clear-Coat
The 2021 Pacifica is a very modern minivan, and it certainly looks the part. With its long body, it’s more spacious than a crossover SUV. But, outside, the Pacifica's sleek lines and stylish front fascia will actually remind you of a crossover.
Each of these minivans comes standard with LED front, rear, and fog lights, boosting both utility and style. And appearance packages, including the S Appearance and Red S Appearance Packages, help you stand out with Gloss Black trim and other luxurious details. If you've got your hands full, the hands-free power sliding doors and liftgate will help you get everyone and everything loaded and ready to go.
Standard interior features:
- Black or Cognac premium cloth seats
- Seating for seven passengers
Optional interior features:
- Seating for eight passengers
- Stow ’n Go seats
- Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Black or Cognac perforated leather bucket seats
- Black, Cognac, or Deep Mocha Nappa leather seating
- Caramel quilted Nappa leather seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Inside, this modern minivan comes standard with seating for seven, with second-row captain’s chairs. However, you can always add the optional second-row bench seat and create space for eight.
Speaking of space, the Pacifica’s revolutionary Stow ’n Go rear seats, which fold neatly into the floor, make it easy to increase cargo space for road trips and home improvement projects.
This minivan can even be luxurious, with a variety of leather seating surfaces available. When the weather turns cold, the optional heated seats and steering wheel add an extra dose of warmth.
Safety, Security, and Technology
Standard tech features:
- Uconnect 5 with 10.1-inch display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- Amazon Alexa integration
Optional tech features:
- Uconnect 5 Navigation with 10.1-inch display
- FamCam interior camera
- Single overhead DVD system
- Seatback video screens
- Blu-Ray/DVD player with USB port
- HDMI, USB, headphone ports
- Wireless headphones
Every 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has the tech features you need to stay connected, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. You’ll love Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment system, with its intuitive menu structure and fast-acting 10.1-inch touch-screen display. To keep your backseat passengers happily occupied, you can add the optional DVD system. With the FamCam interior camera, you can keep an eye on backseat passengers without turning your head away from traffic.
Standard safety and security features:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-path detection
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology
- Full-speed forward collision mitigation
- LaneSense lane-departure warning with lane keep assist
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist
Optional safety and security features:
- 360-degree Surround View Camera system
- ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist
- Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist
- Keysense
As you can see, the 2021 Pacifica is loaded with high-tech safety aids. Standard equipment, like the blind-spot monitor, alerts you to on-road dangers in an effort to help you avoid them. And the Pacifica also offers a wide range of parking aids, including the Park Assist parallel parking feature. Thanks to the standard forward collision mitigation system, this minivan can automatically hit the brakes and potentially pull you up short of an accident.
In addition to its high-tech safety roster, the Chrysler Pacifica also earned some all-star crash test scores. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2021 Pacifica its top score of “Good” in every single crash test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also gave the Pacifica high marks, including a perfect five-star rating for overall safety.
Power and Performance
- 3.6-liter V6 engine (287 horsepower, 262 pound-feet of torque)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Optional all-wheel drive
- Optional engine block heater
Who says minivans can’t be fun to drive? The Chrysler Pacifica’s V6 is both easygoing and powerful enough to compete with modern traffic, giving minivan drivers the quick, comfortable ride they crave. And its nine-speed automatic transmission is also worthy of praise. Should you require a little burst of speed, this transmission supplies quick shifts and a predictable performance. And the Pacifica’s balanced ride helps you maintain precision, even as you round sharp corners or cruise winding roads. Add optional all-wheel drive for an extra dash of fun.
Fuel Economy
These peppy minivans are quick to get you going, but they also balance power with efficiency. Rear-wheel-drive models are EPA-rated to earn 22 mpg combined (19 city/28 highway mpg). With all-wheel drive, the Pacifica earns 20 mpg combined (17/25 mpg).
Towing Capacity
Properly equipped, these modern minivans can tow up to 3,600 pounds. Add the Trailer-Tow Group to any Pacifica trim model to tow your family boat (and other oversized toys) to the beach!
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Trim Models
Touring
The entry-level Pacifica minivan trim is nicely stocked with comfort and convenience features. It comes standard with seating for seven passengers, but seating for eight is always optional. Choose between stylish Black or Cognac-colored premium cloth seats—seats that your family will love for their plush cushioning and supportive contours. The Touring also features complete smartphone integration, because the Uconnect 5 infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Amazon aficionados can even use Amazon Alexa features, which are also included.
- 17-inch Silver Litho painted aluminum wheels
- 235/65R7 BSW all-seasons tires
- Black or Cognac premium cloth seats
- Uconnect 5 with 10.1-inch display
Touring L
The Touring L adds to the Touring lineup with a splash of luxury, with your choice of Black or Cognac-colored perforated leather front bucket seats.
- Black or Cognac perforated leather bucket seats
Limited AWD
The Pacifica Limited AWD is even more luxurious. This minivan model adds upgraded Nappa leather upholstery, available in three stylish colors: Black, Cognac, and Deep Mocha. Its Uconnect infotainment system also gets an upgrade, adding integrated navigation technology to help you get around. The Limited’s all-wheel drive performance gear adds a level of precision and security, especially when you’re cruising on wet or icy roads.
- 18-inch polished aluminum wheels
- 235/60R18 BSW all-season self-sealing tires
- Black, Cognac, or Deep Mocha Nappa leather seating
- Uconnect 5 Navigation with 10.1-inch display
- All-wheel drive
Pinnacle AWD
As the name suggests, the 2021 Pacifica Pinnacle AWD also comes standard with all-wheel drive. This top-of-the-line minivan also puts a luxurious spin on cruising, adding to the Limited lineup with its exclusive Caramel-colored quilted Nappa leather seating. Outside, this Pacifica makes itself known with its flashy 20-inch aluminum wheels.
- 20-inch aluminum wheels with Gray-painted pkts
- 245/50R20 BSW all-season tires
- Caramel quilted Nappa leather seating
S Appearance Package
- 18-inch Foreshadow polished aluminum wheels
- 235/60R18 BSW all-season self-sealing tires
- Anodized ink badging
- Black daylight opening moldings
- Premium cloth bucket seats with S logo
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Piano Black interior accents
- Gloss Black grille surround
- Black premium rear fascia
- S Badge
Red S Appearance Package
- Red badging
- Rodeo Red seats
Premium and Safety Sphere Group
- 360-degree surround-view camera system
- 506-watt amplifier
- Active noise control system
- 13-speaker Alpine sound system
- Front passenger seat Auto Advance ’n Return
- Connected Travel & Traffic Services
- Deluxe Insulation Group
- Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Parallel and perpendicular Park Assist with stop
- ParkSense front and rear Park Assist with stop
- Power lumbar adjustable passenger seat
- Uconnect 5 Navigation with 10.1-inch display
- Third-row USB charge port
Uconnect Theater Family Group (Touring)
- 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- 220-amp alternator
- Blu-Ray/DVD player with USB port
- HDMI, USB, and headphone ports
- Keysense
- Seatback video screens
- Video USB port
- Video remote controls
- Wireless headphones
Uconnect Theater Family Group (Touring L)
- 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- 220-amp alternator
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- Blu-Ray/DVD player with USB port
- FamCam interior camera
- Global telematics box module
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Hands-free sliding doors
- Heated second-row seats
- HDMI, USB, and headphone ports
- Keysense
- Power front and rear windows with one-touch up-and-down
- Seatback video screens
- SiriusXM Guardian Connected Service trial
- Stow ’n Vac integrated vacuum
- Video remote controls
- Video USB port
- Wireless headphones
Uconnect Theater Family Group (Limited AWD)
- 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- 220-amp alternator
- Blu-Ray/DVD player with USB port
- FamCam interior camera
- HDMI, USB, headphone ports
- Keysense
- Seatback video screens
- Video remote controls
- Video USB port
- Wireless headphones
Cold Weather Group
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Roadside Emergency Kit by Mopar
- First Aid kit
- Reflecting triangle
- Tool kit
- Travel and safety kit
Interior Protection by Mopar
- All-weather cargo floor mats
- Stow ’n Go all-weather floor mats
- Bright door sills
- Cargo area liner
- Rear cargo bin Stow ’n Go storage
Trailer-Tow Group (3,600-pound rating)
- 220-amp alternator
- Seven-and-four-pin trailer tow wiring harness
- Heavy-duty radiator
- Hitch with 2-inch receiver
- Trailer sway damping
Chrysler Warranty
In addition to everything the newly updated Pacifica has to offer, this minivan also comes standard with peace of mind. Every trim level includes:
- 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty
- 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty
What Comes Next for the Chrysler Pacifica?
Because the Pacifica was so thoroughly updated for the 2021 model year, we don’t expect a redesigned model anytime too soon. However, rumor has it that a new Pacifica is due out for the 2026 model year! Check back for updates as we learn more.