2017 ● Chrysler Pacifica apresentada

880? Será o nome dado à criatura?

Town&Country e Voyager têm peso.
Como outros construtores já provaram, mudar de um nome para nomenclaturas alfa-numéricas nem sempre traz os melhores resultados.
Apesar de números como 300 terem forte peso na Chrysler.

Mas só porque o nome 300 está na marca desde os anos 50. Também não acho bom mudarem o nome para 880.
 

Teorias plausíveis.
O 8 e o 0 a verde mostram uma ficha elétrica, enquanto o primeiro 8 é uma pistola de abastecimento.
Possibilidade de 8 lugares e sabemos que apresentarão um MPV hibrido plugin a ser comercializado em 2017.
Será que atingirá as 80 MPGe?

Se decidirem varrer toda a sua gama a números, poderá a gama ser chamada de 800?
Não deixa de ser um salto grande considerando que o 300 é o actual topo de gama.
 
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Teorias plausíveis.
O 8 e o 0 a verde mostram uma ficha elétrica, enquanto o primeiro 8 é uma pistola de abastecimento.
Possibilidade de 8 lugares e sabemos que apresentarão um MPV hibrido plugin a ser comercializado em 2017.
Será que atingirá as 80 MPGe?

Se decidirem varrer toda a sua gama a números, poderá a gama ser chamada de 800?
Não deixa de ser um salto grande considerando que o 300 é o actual topo de gama.

Uma gama que é o 300, o 200 e o Town and Country. Sendo que o 300 e 200 são do mesmo segmento quase.
 
Algumas informações

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Reinvents Minivan Segment With Unprecedented Level of Functionality, Versatility and Technology

- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid revolutionize the minivan segment with nearly 40 new minivan firsts

- After creating the minivan segment more than 30 years ago, FCA US now boasts an unmatched 115 minivan innovations

- Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform for class-leading ride, handling, and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

- Delivers class-leading gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment, with the Pacifica Hybrid offering up to 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving

- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica brings sculptural styling, beautiful surfacing and highly crafted execution to the minivan segment

- Offers more than 100 standard and available safety and security features, including 360-degree Surround View camera, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Hold and Forward Collision Warning-Plus

- The most technologically equipped of its kind with available all-new Uconnect Theater rear seat entertainment, 8.4-inch touchscreen display and premium audio systems



First hybrid powertrain in minivan segment

"Due to its large footprint and multiple daily trip patterns, the minivan is ideally suited for electrification technology," said Bob Lee, Vice President and Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering, FCA – North America. "The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lives up to this promise and then some, with efficiency, power and refinement."

Launching in second half of 2016, the Pacifica Hybrid is the industry's first electrified minivan. With an estimated 248 horsepower, the vehicle will deliver an estimated range of 30 miles solely on zero-emissions electric power from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.

In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

When the battery's energy is depleted to a certain threshold, the Pacifica Hybrid becomes a part-time electric vehicle, like a conventional hybrid. Power to the wheels is supplied by the electric drive system or supplemented by a specially adapted new version of the award-winning FCA US Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine.

The battery pack – neatly packaged under the second row floor in the new unique battery case – may be fully recharged in as little as two hours using a 240-volt plug-in system.

The pivotal technology behind the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is its innovative electrically variable transmission (EVT). Designed and patented by FCA US, the device features two electric motors – both of which are capable of driving the vehicle's wheels.

Conventional electrification schemes dedicate one motor to serve as a generator and a second motor – usually much larger – to deliver torque to the wheels. But the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid uses a one-way clutch that allows the motor typically used only as a generator to deliver torque to the wheels, depending on driving conditions. The result is increased efficiency, refinement and improved component packaging.

Unique hybrid engine

Based on the newly upgraded Pentastar engine architecture, the new hybrid engine features an Atkinson cycle combustion system for improved pumping efficiency without compromising vehicle performance due to its hybrid electric motors working in tandem with the engine when full load performance is required.

Unique "handed" pistons provide a compression ratio increase to 12.5:1 for further thermodynamic efficiency improvement.

The front cover and front accessory drive system was re-engineered due to the elimination of the alternator and power steering pump which is common to most hybrid engines.

Friction reduction improvements, along with ignition and fuel injection improvements found on the upgraded Pentastar V-6 are all part of the specially adapted hybrid Pentastar engine, while 2-step valve lift and cooled EGR have been removed with the addition of Atkinson cycle combustion system.

Recharging

Deceleration triggers the motor to turn into a generator, which creates electricity to send back to the battery pack.

The 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack in the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is stored efficiently under the second-row floor, keeping the rear cargo area as roomy as ever and preserving the third-row Stow 'n Go seating and storage.

The exterior charge port is located on the driver's side fender for quick and easy plug in after exiting the vehicle. On the inside, a charging indicator light is located on the instrument panel so owners can easily monitor the battery charge process.
 
How they compare​
Chrysler's new minivan is lighter and has more horsepower than the one it replaces.
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[TD="align: right"]2017 Chrysler Pacifica[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]2016 Chrysler Town & Country[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: left"]Wheelbase[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]121.6 inches[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]121.2 inches[/TD]
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[TD="align: left"]Length[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]203.6 inches[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]203.7 inches[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: left"]Width[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]79.6 inches[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]78.7 inches[/TD]
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[TD="align: left"]Height[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]69.9 inches[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]69.3 inches[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: left"]Seats[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]8[/TD]
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[TD="align: left"]Curb weight[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]4,330 lbs.[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]4,652 lbs.[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]3.6-liter Pentastar V-6[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]287 hp @ 6,400 rpm[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]283 hp @ 6,400 rpm[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]262 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #e0ebf0, align: right"]260 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm[/TD]
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Stow 'n Go 'n more​
FCA says the Pacifica has over 30 new features compared with the outgoing model. Here are some of the big ones.

- Redesigned 2nd-row Stow 'n Go seats that tilt and collapse more easily
- Foot-operated power sliding doors and liftgate
- 10-inch touch screens in 2nd row
- In-vehicle wireless connectivity
- Dual-pane sunroof with 3rd-row fixed glass
- “Are We There Yet?” rear-seat navigation app
- Rear climate touch-screen controls
 
Ahhh, um 200 MPV!

Exceptuando os apontamentos cromados na zona inferior à frente, parece tudo ... pacífico!
É um monstro de carro, a passar alegremente os 5m de comprimento.
Com uma volumetria tão elevada, o trabalho efectuado pelos designers é meritório. Não parece tão volumosa como uma Galaxy (pelo menos nas imagens), apesar de esta ser mais pequena.

Pegam na receita do 200, e como este, é um desenho inofensivo e consensual.
As ideias mais radicais do concept 700C ficaram para trás, e decidiram não arriscar.

Justifica-se o 880: 8 lugares e 80 MPGe para a versão hibrida. Notável, considerando o tamanho e peso da criatura.
O nome Pacífica é que causa alguma estranheza, considerando o insucesso desse modelo.

Pelo que li, parece que perder o nome Town&Country está a ser visto como algo positivo. Isto pela associação do nome à minivan que os papás tinham, fazendo disso um carro de cotas [:D]

Os crossovers estão na moda, pelo que estou curioso para ver como será a performance comercial deste MPV enorme.
Os 8 lugares podem ser uma vantagem. E a versão plugin é o equivalente a um Chevy Volt para as famílias...
 
Não sei se não deveriam ter seguido a receita que a Renault seguiu na Espace de adoptar um design mais próximo de Crossover.
E se calhar o nome deveria ter seguido a nomenclatura do 200.
 
Está aqui a apresentação da Allpar.

A carrinha tem um coeficiente aerodinâmico de 0,3!
Pelo que escrevem aí, a FCA tem preparado um crossover Chrysler baseado na plataforma da Pacifica que pdoerá ser comercializado se não venderem Pacíficas suficientes para preencherem a capacidade de produção.
 
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