2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select
The Select is the entry point into the plug-in Pacifica lineup at $51,765 MSRP, plus the $1,995 destination charge, and it is not a stripped base trim. Synthetic leather seating, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, power sliding doors and liftgate, remote start, and a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, alongside the full MY26 driver-assist suite, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera, that used to cost extra. It shares the same 32-mile electric range and 260-hp hybrid system as every PHEV trim. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, on Route 72 near the LBI causeway, is one of the last places to check current Select allocation before this powertrain is gone for good.
Base trim, full driver-assist suite
Calling the Select "base" undersells it. Because Chrysler pushed the MY26 driver-assist suite down to every plug-in trim, the cheapest way into a Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid also comes with forward collision warning and pedestrian braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure prevention, front parking sensors, and a 360-degree surround camera, none of it optional, none of it reserved for Select Premium or Pinnacle. Add the comfort side: heated front seats, three-zone automatic climate, power sliding doors and liftgate, remote start, and keyless entry, and the Select reads less like an economy trim and more like a Pacifica with the safety and convenience gear a family actually wants, minus the Nappa leather and the fancier stereo further up the ladder.
What you give up moving down from Select Premium and Pinnacle is mostly cabin materials and audio, synthetic leather instead of Nappa, and the standard Uconnect setup rather than the larger available screen and Harman Kardon system that show up higher in the lineup. The 32-mile electric range, the 260-hp hybrid system, and the front-wheel-drive layout are identical across all three trims; nothing about how the Select drives is a compromise.
What a Select gives up, and doesn't
Like every 2026 plug-in Pacifica, the Select's second row is fixed captain's chairs rather than the fold-flat Stow 'n Go seating the gas Pacifica offers, a consequence of the battery pack living under that floor. The third row still folds flat for cargo. There's no all-wheel-drive option at any trim level, Chrysler never built one for the PHEV, and no published tow rating, so don't plan on a trailer. None of that is Select-specific; it's true of Select Premium and Pinnacle too. What is Select-specific is price: at $51,765 before destination, it's the most accessible way into a plug-in minivan that federal incentives no longer subsidize the way they once did.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select cost?
MSRP starts at $51,765 before the $1,995 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and title and registration. Current allocation and any dealer pricing are best confirmed directly, since this is discontinued inventory rather than an ongoing model.
What safety features come standard on the Select?
All of them, for MY26: forward collision warning with pedestrian automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure prevention, front parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. None require stepping up a trim.
Does the Select have the same electric range as the other trims?
Yes. All three 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid trims share the same 16-kWh battery, 32-mile EPA electric range, and 260-hp combined output. The differences between trims are cabin materials, audio, and convenience features, not powertrain.
Is the Select worth it over Select Premium?
If heated seats, the full safety suite, and power sliding doors cover what you actually use daily, yes, the Select delivers the core Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid experience for roughly $3,255 less before destination. Select Premium's case is Nappa leather and extra cabin polish, not additional capability.
Where can I check Select availability near LBI?
At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 NJ-72 in Manahawkin, about ten minutes from the causeway. Because this powertrain is no longer in production, call ahead to confirm what's actually in stock.
The bottom line
The Select is the value argument in a lineup that was never expensive to begin with: full driver-assist gear, real comfort features, and the same hybrid system as the trims above it, for the lowest ticket in the plug-in Pacifica range. If it's on the lot, it's a strong buy for a family that wants the plug without the extra leather.