2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select Premium: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select Premium
Select Premium sits in the middle of the plug-in Pacifica lineup at $55,020 MSRP, plus the $1,995 destination charge, roughly $3,255 over the Select. The step up buys Nappa leather seating and additional cabin trim, plus access to the larger touchscreen and Harman Kardon audio that show up further into the range. It's worth knowing this trim name is new: for 2026 it replaces what Chrysler used to badge "Limited" in the plug-in hybrid lineup, so don't go looking for a Pacifica PHEV Limited, it isn't one. Everything under the hood, the 32-mile electric range, 260-hp hybrid system, is identical across the whole lineup. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 72 is worth calling before visiting, since this powertrain no longer restocks.
The renamed middle trim
Chrysler reshuffled trim names in the plug-in Pacifica's final model year, and Select Premium is the result: it takes over the middle spot that "Limited" used to hold in the PHEV lineup specifically (the gas Pacifica still uses different naming). The substance is straightforward. Over the base Select, Select Premium adds Nappa leather seating surfaces, upgraded interior trim, and access to a larger available touchscreen and Harman Kardon premium audio that Select doesn't offer. It is the trim aimed at buyers who want the plug-in powertrain but also want the cabin to feel like the nicer minivan in the driveway, without paying Pinnacle money for hands-free doors and second-row entertainment screens they may not use.
Mechanically it is identical to Select and Pinnacle: the same 3.6L V6 paired with the eFlite electric transaxle, the same 260 combined horsepower, the same 16-kWh battery good for 32 EPA-rated electric miles, and the same front-wheel-drive-only layout. Nothing about Select Premium changes how the van drives or how far it goes on a charge; the money buys materials and features, not capability.
Who Select Premium actually fits
Families cross-shopping minivans against three-row crossovers often care about how the cabin feels as much as what the spec sheet says, and that's the Select Premium argument: real leather, a nicer stereo, a bigger screen, on top of a Pacifica that already rides quietly and handles Route 72 traffic without drama. It still carries the same tradeoffs as the rest of the lineup: fixed second-row captain's chairs instead of Stow 'n Go (the battery pack occupies that space), no all-wheel drive, and no published tow rating. If those aren't dealbreakers, Select Premium is the trim most buyers land on when they compare all three side by side, enough upgrade to feel worth it, without Pinnacle's full price jump.
Frequently asked questions
What does Select Premium add over the base Select?
Nappa leather seating surfaces, additional interior trim, and access to a larger touchscreen and Harman Kardon audio system. Safety equipment and the hybrid powertrain are identical across every 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid trim.
Is Select Premium the same as the old "Limited" trim?
It replaces Limited's position in the plug-in hybrid lineup specifically for 2026. Don't look for a "Pacifica PHEV Limited" on a window sticker; some older listings and competitor pages still use that name, but it isn't correct for this model year's plug-in trim.
How much more is Select Premium than Select?
$55,020 versus $51,765 MSRP, both before the $1,995 destination charge, a difference of roughly $3,255. New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax applies to the final price either way.
Does Select Premium have a different electric range than Pinnacle?
No. All three trims share the same 16-kWh battery, 32-mile EPA-rated electric range, and 82 MPGe combined figure. Range and efficiency don't change with trim level.
Where can I see a Select Premium near LBI?
At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 NJ-72 in Manahawkin, about ten minutes from the Long Beach Island causeway. Call ahead to confirm current allocation, since production of this powertrain has ended.
The bottom line
Select Premium is the reasonable middle ground in a three-trim lineup that's ending: nicer materials and a better stereo than Select, without the full jump to Pinnacle, on a powertrain that drives exactly the same no matter which trim badge is on the tailgate.