Chrysler Is Planning Another MCA For Its Pacifica Minivan

Won't Happen For A While, But Should Be Significant...

Robert S. Miller December 21, 2023

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited S AWD. (Chrysler).

As the iconic Chrysler 300 concludes its production run this Friday, all eyes turn to the stalwart of the Chrysler lineup: the Pacifica minivan. With the imminent departure of the 300, Chrysler places significant emphasis on the Pacifica and its Voyager and Grand Caravan iterations as the sole torchbearers for the brand’s legacy.

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Limited S AWD. (Chrysler).

Introduced in 2016 and later refreshed in 2020 with nuanced exterior modifications, an upgraded infotainment system, the prestigious Pinnacle model’s inception, and the integration of all-wheel-drive functionality, the Pacifica is now poised for another momentous evolution before its anticipated complete overhaul later in the decade.

In a conversation with Automotive News Canada, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell outlined a comprehensive “mid-cycle action (MCA) plan” for the Pacifica, teasing that the impending update would encompass far more than mere surface-level enhancements. “It will be more than just a moderate refresh. It will be pretty significant,” shared Feuell, underscoring the magnitude of the impending changes.

During this phase, Chrysler foresees a brief period as a “one-product brand,” yet its commitment to an electrified future remains unwavering, with an ambitious pipeline of electric vehicles (EVs) in development, showcasing its commitment to sustainable mobility. While specifics of the update remained undisclosed, Feuell stated, “I’m not at liberty to say what year that will come out. It will be some point after we launch the first new [Chrysler] BEV product.”

Source: Automotive News Canada

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patfromigh Dec 21, 2023 #1

The replacement for the Chrysler 300 is the Toyota Crown. The replacement for the Plymouth brand is Kia. The Chrysler brand is irreplaceable. Its absence in the marketplace will be painful for many.

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M Mike201 Dec 21, 2023 #2

Ha, ha, ha, sorry can’t stop laughing at this.
“period as a “one-product brand,” yet its commitment to an electrified future remains unwavering,“. Seriously so how long are we going to be a one behicle brand? 2 years? 4? Do you even have any Chryslers ready to go? There is no way in hell this should have ended up like this. You knew this EV thing was coming and to have NO vehicles ready is total BS!
There should have been a crossover ready to go, an upscale SUV ready to go (seeing you have many Jeeps to reskin as a Chrysler) and a new sedan on the new Charger platform. This is disgraceful to say the least. As a 58 year old lifetime Mopar owner I am so disgusted at how this company is turning out! So sad!!!

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B BWS1 Dec 22, 2023 #3

Just turned 55 and I really can’t say it much better than you just did. Sad indeed.

redriderbob Dec 22, 2023 #4

There was indeed the Airflow, with a substantial amount of money invested that seemingly yielded nothing—a recurring theme for Chrysler. Remember the striking all-electric 2009 Chrysler 200C? It was envisioned as a midsized RWD Chrysler sedan.

Then came the Chrysler Portal, an electric mini minivan targeted at millennials (quite a tongue-twister!)—yet another disappointment.

The Airflow had three iterations. The initial CES concept, the Airflow Vision buck...

Followed by the second version in white...

Then the more refined Airflow Graphite...

Having personally seen all the Airflow Concepts, the Graphite stood out as well-ironed and genuinely stylish. It could have been a formidable competitor to the Tesla Model Y. I firmly believe it would've effectively bridged the gap during Chrysler's transition to EVs.

B BWS1 Dec 22, 2023 #5

Chrysler is done. By the time new models become reality, if we in fact do ever see them, we will quite literally have a generation of new buyers coming of age that have scantly heard the name. Hold on to your hat. How far behind can Dodge be?

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