Engine: 4.0-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 200-hp 3.8-liter V6; 253-hp 4.0-liter V6

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: multi-stage front-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats, electronic stability program (ESP), traction control, antilock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: ParkSense rear park assist, ParkView back-up camera

Basic Warranty: 5 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Chrysler Pacifica LX AWD ($27,225)

Standard Equipment: Yes Essentials cloth upholstery, sunscreen glass, dual-zone temperature control, rear window wiper/washer, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, four-way adjustable front passenger seat, tilt steering column, power locks and windows, remote keyless entry, 65/35 split folding second-row seat, AM/FM stereo with CD and six speakers, steering-wheel audio controls, multiple 12-volt power outlets, cruise control, alarm, roof rails, load-leveling rear suspension, P235/65R17 all-season tires on steel wheels

Options as Tested: Entertainment Group 1 ($860) rear DVD entertainment with eight-inch screen; ParkSense rear park assist ($285); floor mats ($30)

Destination Charge: 730

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 253 @ 6000

Torque: 262 @ 4100

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/22

Wheelbase: 116.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 198.5/79.3/68.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 66.0/66.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.2/55.1/40.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 40.5/56.2/40.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.4/41.9/29.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 92.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, ISO struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches

Curb Weight: 4511 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2600 pounds

Tires: P235/65R17 all-season

Brakes: vented disc/disc with ABS and brake assist

Fuel Capacity: 23.0 Gallons