* New 4.0-liter engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V-6
engine in the Chrysler lineup * New six-speed automatic
transmission results in an inspired driving experience * Standard
side curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Program among added
standard safety features * First-class interior experience enhanced
with new features including YES Essentials(R) cloth seats that
resist stains, odor and static CHELSEA, Mich., June 22
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group rolls out a fresh Chrysler
Pacifica model lineup that offers an enhanced driving experience to
match the inspired style, safety and flexibility of the vehicle.
With a new 4.0-liter single overhead cam (SOHC) aluminum V-6 engine
mated to an all-new six-speed transmission that offers increased
horsepower and torque, abundant standard safety features, YES
Essentials(R) stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat
fabric and a design that reflects the "face" of Chrysler, the 2007
Chrysler Pacifica offers more performance, added standard safety
features, added versatility and a first-class interior experience.
In addition to the updated exterior, new engine and new
transmission, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica models offer more standard
safety features including all-row side curtain air bags, Electronic
Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Throttle Control (ETC),
traction control and an available ParkView(TM) rear back up camera.
With a 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) for front- and side-impact, and four
stars (the highest rating of vehicles tested in its class) for
roll-over, Pacifica offers best-in-class safety without sacrificing
style or performance. "Get behind the wheel of the 2007 Chrysler
Pacifica to feel the increased horsepower and torque that the new
4.0-liter engine and six-speed transmission provide; it's a great
driving experience," said Larry Lyons, Vice President - Front-wheel
Drive Product Team. "We've also added standard safety features
including all-row side curtain air bags, ESP, all-speed traction
control and brake assist that offer consumers peace of mind when
traveling." Offering the capability of all-wheel drive in a stylish
vehicle with the flexibility and utility of an SUV or minivan, but
the fuel economy and safety of a passenger car, the 2007 Chrysler
Pacifica is perfectly positioned for active individuals and
families who want to arrive at their destination in style. With
first-class seating including available heated first- and second-
row leather seats, dual-zone temperature controls, Bluetooth(TM)
compatible UConnect(TM) hands-free communication system and SIRIUS
satellite radio, the new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica fits in at the
country club or the soccer field. Introduced originally in the
spring of 2003, the Chrysler Pacifica was targeted to reach the
more than 2.3 million consumers moving between traditional vehicle
segments each year. Combining the best attributes of a minivan,
passenger car and SUV in one stylish vehicle, the Chrysler Pacifica
came to market as one of the first vehicles in the sports tourer
segment. As the segment continues to evolve, the Chrysler Pacifica
leads the way. The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica appeals primarily to
active families with older children at home. They want a vehicle
with premium amenities that handles like a car, has sport
utility-like capability, offers the roominess of a minivan and has
an upscale appearance, for a price that makes sense. The typical
Pacifica consumer is a married female between the ages of
thirty-five and fifty who is a college graduate, has an average
annual household income of $85,000 and has children over the age of
10 at home. Elegant Design Enhances Clever Features and Interior
Flexibility The original Pacifica was designed with a handsome,
protective appearance. 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 enhances it with an exterior makeover that gives
it a more contemporary look, keeping pace with the rest of the
Chrysler showroom. "The Chrysler Pacifica has always been an
elegant, distinguished vehicle," said Joe Dehner, Director -
Exterior Design. "The 2007 Pacifica adds more contemporary exterior
cues and attributes in line with the Chrysler brand, while keeping
the first-class interior design features that our customers love."
Design cues that bring the "protector" appearance 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 that 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, full-width chrome accent strip on
the front fascia, a new grille with three horizontal bars and the
distinctive Chrysler "winged badge" are some of the exterior 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 features for 2007 include YES
Essentials stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static cloth
seats, 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. "The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica gives
first- and second-row passengers the feeling of traveling
first-class," said Dehner. "With the improved driving experience,
the style of the 2007 Pacifica had to keep pace." The 2007 Chrysler
Pacifica Limited model incorporates exclusive design cues,
including a monochromatic exterior, interior seating and trim as
well as standard 19-inch chrome-clad wheels. Inspired Driving
Performance Matches Inspired Design and Utility The new 2007
Chrysler Pacifica provides an enhanced driving experience with a
new 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine, the most powerful naturally
aspirated V- 6 engine in the Chrysler lineup. It is mated to a new
six-speed transmission. The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is the first
Chrysler Group vehicle to offer the 4.0-liter V-6 engine and
six-speed automatic transmission. The new engine utilizes a long
stroke for the improved low rpm torque, which provides quick and
impressive engine response around town and offers the power
consumers expect from a world-class V-6 engine. The 4.0-liter V-6
engine produces 255 hp @ 6000 rpm and 265 lb. ft. of torque @ 4200
rpm, which is 15 more lb. ft. of torque at peak power rpm, and as
much as 35 lb. ft. more torque throughout the power curve than the
previous 3.5-liter V-6 engine. "The 2007 Pacifica's new 4.0-liter,
V-6 engine improves the torque curve in the low- to mid-range for
more pep during acceleration from idle," said Bob Lee, Vice
President - Powertrain Engineering. "Reductions in powertrain
noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) also rank the new Pacifica
among the best-in- class." When developing the 4.0-liter engine,
Chrysler Group engineers focused on five primary Noise, Vibration
and Harshness (NVH) metrics: engine vibration at the powertrain
mounts, radiated noise, crank shaft torsionals, induction snorkel
noise and sound quality. Attention to these metrics resulted in an
improved engine design, which includes new main bearing diameters
on the crankshaft, lower reciprocating mass piston and rod
assemblies, an improved block and oil pan structure, reduced
bearing clearance, low rumble intake manifold and an equal-length
dual exhaust. During development of the 4.0-liter engine for the
2007 Chrysler Pacifica, the following design changes were made: *
Modified powertrain mount cradle assembly including new powertrain
mounts and mount tuning * New, larger halfshafts * New accessory
drive package * New electronically controlled clutch on
all-wheel-drive models * Modified engine cooling system * New front
bearings * New power transfer unit mounting structure and input
shaft * New powertrain system calibration * New dual exhaust system
with two mufflers and resonators The 4.0-liter V-6 is a single
overhead camshaft, 24-valve engine that utilizes a semi-permanent
mold cast aluminum block with iron liners and cast aluminum
cylinder heads. Added Horsepower, Added Torque and More Gears
Equals an Enhanced Driving Experience When the new 4.0-liter engine
is mated to the new six-speed automatic transmission, the new
powertrain in the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica gives consumers more
horsepower, more torque and an enhanced driving performance.
"Overall powertrain NVH is improved with the new six-speed
transmission because the added gear ratios within the transmission
allow lower engine operating speeds for the same vehicle speed,"
said Lee. "The new six-speed transmission also was designed to
increase the peak launch torque capacity by 30 percent, allowing
greater acceleration at start." The new six-speed automatic
transmission is standard on all Pacifica models equipped with
4.0-liter V-6 engines. 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
more efficiently at lower speeds providing a pleasant driving
experience. Part and process commonization allowed Chrysler Group
engineers to develop the six-speed transmission in a shorter period
of time and at a lower investment cost than previous transmissions
without sacrificing durability or quality. Five-star Safety and
Security Without Sacrificing Style or Functionality Safety was
paramount in the design of the Chrysler Pacifica. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rated the Chrysler
Pacifica 5- star for front- and side-impact, and four stars (the
highest rating of vehicles tested in its class) for roll-over. The
2007 Chrysler Pacifica enhances the existing safety features by
adding standard all-row side curtain air bags, standard ESP,
traction control and brake assist. A ParkSense rear back up system
and ParkView rear back up camera also are available. "Chrysler
Pacifica is designed to give drivers and other occupants peace of
mind while traveling," said Lyons. "Loaded with safety and security
features, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica offers a wide stance, with
suspension, steering and ride calibrated for optimal handling and
stability." 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Model lineup 2007 Chrysler
Pacifica Front-wheel-drive (FWD) Model Standard features on the
2007 Pacifica FWD model include a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 205
horsepower and 235 lb. ft. of torque, four-speed automatic
transmission with Variable Line Pressure (VLP) and Auto Stick, 2+3
five- passenger seating, rear 65/35 split folding bench seat, YES
Essentials stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static cloth
seating, supplemental all-row side-curtain air bags, four-wheel
anti-lock brake system (ABS), Brake Assist, ESP, traction control,
four-wheel independent suspension equipped with premium five-link
rear suspension, multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags
with Occupant Classification System (OCS), LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) Child Seat Anchor System, driver-side
inflatable knee blocker, sunscreen glass, rear window defroster,
power heated fold-away mirrors, illuminated keyless entry with
Sentry Key(R) engine immobilizer, air conditioning with manual dual
zone temperature control, four-gauge instrument cluster with analog
clock, rear window wiper/washer, power locks, power windows,
one-touch up front door glass, power eight-way driver seat and
four- way front passenger seat, tire pressure monitoring system,
lower bodyside molding, speed control, AM/FM CD radio with
Infinity(R) speakers, steering wheel mounted audio controls, 140
amp alternator, performance suspension, load leveling and height
control, tilt steering column, BeltAlert, front seatback grocery
bag hooks, 12-volt front and rear power outlets and 17-inch steel
wheels. Optional features on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica FWD model
include a Leather seating Value Group, power ten-way driver seat,
ParkSense rear back-up system, an Entertainment Group that includes
an in-dash CD/DVD with second-row eight-inch video screen and video
remote control, AM/FM CD/DVD player that plays most DVDs and MP3s,
six-disc in-dash CD/DVD changer, Smoker's Group and heated front
seats. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica All-wheel-drive (AWD) Model In
addition to the standard features available on the Chrysler
Pacifica FWD model, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD model adds a
4.0-liter SOHC engine with 255 horsepower and 265 lb. ft. of
torque, six-speed automatic transmission with VLP and Auto Stick,
ETC, Electronically Controlled Clutch (ECC), 160 amp alternator,
all-speed traction control and 17-inch machine- finished aluminum
wheels. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring FWD and AWD Models In
addition to the standard features available on the Chrysler
Pacifica models, the Chrysler Pacifica Touring model adds 2+2+2
six-passenger seating, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors,
air conditioning, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with dual
zone control and air filtering, Vehicle Information Center, rear
courtesy/reading lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, HomeLink
universal transceiver, power ten-way driver seat and four-way
passenger seat and body color door handles. In addition to the
optional features available on the Chrysler Pacifica models, the
Chrysler Pacifica Touring model is available with the following
options: leather seats, heated first- and second-row seats, power
adjustable pedals, Infinity Intermezzo surround sound with eight
Infinity speakers with subwoofer, ParkView rear back up camera,
in-dash navigation system with GPS, laminated door glass,
entertainment group which includes six-disc, in-dash CD/DVD changer
with second-row eight-inch video screen, wireless headphones and
video remote control, power liftgate, power moonroof, fog lamps,
rear view auto dim mirror, power heated fold away auto dim mirrors,
radio/driver seat/mirrors memory, automatic headlamps, High
Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, premium tire pressure
monitoring system that includes self-learning capability and
display of specific tire that is low or high, UConnect(R)
hands-free communication with Bluetooth(R) technology, SIRIUS
Satellite Radio, 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and 19-inch
chrome-clad aluminum wheels. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited FWD and
AWD Models In addition to the standard and optional features
available on the Chrysler Pacifica Touring model, the Chrysler
Pacifica Limited model adds the following standard equipment:
ParkSense rear back-up system, luxury leather trimmed first- and
second-row bucket seats, wood/leather wrapped shift knob, rear view
auto dim mirror, power heated fold away auto dim mirrors, heated
first- and second-row seats, radio/driver seat/mirrors memory,
automatic headlamps, fog lamps, body color fascias and body side
body color molding, 19- inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, power
adjustable pedals with memory, power liftgate, six-disc in-dash
CD/DVD changer, AM/FM/CD/DVD video/DVD audio/MP3 radio, power
moonroof and premium tire pressure monitoring system that includes
self-learning capability and display of specific tire that is low
or high. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica models are available in the
following colors: Modern Blue Pearl Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat,
Magnesium Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat, Bright Silver
Metallic Clear Coat, Stone White Clear Coat, Cognac Crystal Pearl
Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Linen Gold Metallic
Pearl Coat Chrysler Brand Driven by award-winning new models, the
Chrysler brand has seen a dramatic increase in sales, market share
and brand image, culminating in 2005 calendar year sales of 649,293
units -- an all-time Chrysler brand yearly sales record. Since
1990, Chrysler brand sales have jumped 251 percent. No other
American automotive brand has grown as much during the same time
frame. "The Chrysler brand's succession of innovative product
introductions continues to solidify the brand's standing as the
leader in great design, purposeful technology and value," said
David R. Rooney, Director - Chrysler Marketing and Global
Communications. "With the launch of the new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica
and the all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen and 2007 Chrysler Sebring this
year, the momentum for the Chrysler brand is sure to continue."
Manufacturing Information The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is assembled
at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The
3.8-liter and 4.0-liter engines are manufactured at the Trenton
Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan. The six-speed automatic
transmission is manufactured at the Kokomo Transmission Plant,
Kokomo, Indiana. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Kathy Graham,
+1-248-512-2942, , or David Barnas, +1-248-512-2670, , both of
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