2026 Chrysler Pacifica: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica at a Glance
The 2026 Pacifica carries over its proven formula: a 287-horsepower 3.6L V6, seating for up to eight, and Stow 'n Go seats that fold flat into the floor in both the second and third rows, a trick no other minivan on sale does. Three gas trims run Select ($44,445 MSRP), Limited ($49,605) and Pinnacle ($56,095), all front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive optional for roughly $3,000 more. A plug-in hybrid lineup runs alongside it in Select, Select Premium and Pinnacle trims, front-wheel drive only, with 32 miles of electric-only range, and this is its last model year on the lot before Stellantis retires the Pacifica Hybrid. All figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram stocks the range at 188 Route 72 in Manahawkin, the last CDJR store before the Long Beach Island causeway.
The minivan that still makes sense at the Shore
A lot of Southern Ocean County families cycle through three-row SUVs before landing back on a minivan, and the reasons are practical rather than sentimental. Sliding doors work in a tight beach-town parking spot where an SUV's swinging door does not. The floor-level Stow 'n Go seats turn the whole cabin into open cargo space for a Costco run or a load of boogie boards without wrestling anything out of the vehicle first. And the Pacifica has quietly stayed the most complete minivan on the market for it, with Chrysler still marketing it as the most-awarded AWD minivan on sale.
Shopping the lineup in person is straightforward. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram sits on Route 72 in Manahawkin, a family-run store the DiFeo family has operated for more than 60 years across its group. The current new Pacifica inventory is searchable online before you make the drive.
One engine, two very different ways to use it
Every gas Pacifica runs the same 3.6L Pentastar V6, rated at 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft, paired to a 9-speed automatic. It is front-wheel drive standard, with all-wheel drive available for roughly $3,000 more depending on trim, and it rates about 19 city, 28 highway, 22 combined on regular fuel. Add the Trailer Tow Group and a Pacifica is rated to pull up to 3,600 pounds, which Chrysler positions as best-in-class for a minivan, useful for a small boat or a pop-up camper down to the ramp.
The Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid takes a different path: the same V6 retuned and paired with two electric motors and a 16-kWh battery for 260 horsepower combined, running through a continuously variable transmission. It delivers about 32 miles of electric-only range and 82 MPGe in electric mode, then settles into roughly 30 mpg combined once the battery is depleted and the gas engine takes over. It plugs into a standard Level 2 home charger overnight. One thing to know going in: the PHEV is front-wheel drive only, no all-wheel drive is offered on it at all, and 2026 is its final model year before Stellantis winds the plug-in program down. It is very much a real, orderable 2026 vehicle, just not one that continues into next year.
Pick your 2026 Pacifica
Pacifica Select
from $44,445 MSRP
The value entry: 10.1-inch Uconnect, Stow 'n Go both rows, tri-zone climate, seating for up to eight.
Pacifica Limited
from $49,605 MSRP
Adds a hands-free power liftgate, Nappa leather, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and 13-speaker Alpine audio.
Pacifica Pinnacle
from $56,095 MSRP
The flagship: hands-free power sliding doors, quilted Nappa leather, dual second-row screens, 360-degree camera.
Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select
from $51,765 MSRP
32 miles of EV-only range on the same 8-passenger platform, in the final model year for the PHEV.
Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select Premium
from $55,020 MSRP
The mid-tier PHEV, carrying Nappa leather, a power liftgate and panoramic roof on the hybrid powertrain.
Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle
from $60,465 MSRP
Every flagship feature from the gas Pinnacle, riding on the plug-in hybrid system. The priciest Pacifica.
All-wheel drive is available on every gas trim for roughly $3,000 more; it is not offered on the plug-in hybrid at all, which stays front-wheel drive across its three trims.
What local buyers keep saying
The store carries a strong reputation locally, with more than 2,100 Google reviews and a rating in the high 4s, and Pacifica owners show up in them across the years. Ileana G. wrote after her purchase, "Mike is excellent he is very caring and make sure all your doubts are very well explained thanks!! I go out with my new Pacifica." Warren G. put it plainly after buying his: "Excellent experience purchasing Pacifica from Manahawkin CJDR Dealership... I would recommend this dealership in a heart beat." And a Pacifica Hybrid owner, Marcus D., described a check-engine light handled the following business day with a loaner ride home, "very satisfied with the service center," at no charge under warranty, a reminder that the ownership experience matters as much as the buying one.
Living with one at the Shore
A minivan spends its life doing errands, school runs and beach trips, and the Pacifica's service & repair guide covers the maintenance rhythm, what winter salt does to the Stow 'n Go seat wells, and how the PHEV's two separate batteries actually work. The money side, MSRPs by trim, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and how the plug-in hybrid's federal and state incentives figure into the math, lives in the 2026 Pacifica pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica a good minivan?
It remains one of the most complete minivans sold today: strong V6 power, class-leading Stow 'n Go flexibility in both rear rows, seating for up to eight, and the only minivan lineup offering both all-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid. Which trim is right comes down to how much luxury equipment and which powertrain fit your family, which is what the guides in this series walk through.
What is new on the 2026 Pacifica?
The gas lineup carries over its 287-hp V6 and 9-speed automatic largely unchanged. The bigger story is the plug-in hybrid's naming: its mid-tier trim is now called Select Premium rather than Limited, and 2026 is confirmed as the final model year for the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid before Stellantis discontinues it.
Can I get all-wheel drive on the Pacifica?
Yes, on every gas trim, for roughly $3,000 more than the front-wheel-drive price. All-wheel drive is not available on the Plug-in Hybrid; those three trims are front-wheel drive only.
Is the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid being discontinued?
2026 is its last model year. It is a real, fully orderable vehicle for 2026, with three trims and published pricing, but Stellantis will not carry it into the next model year, so shoppers who want the plug-in hybrid should not wait.
Where can I test drive a 2026 Pacifica near LBI?
At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 Route 72 in Manahawkin, about ten minutes from the Long Beach Island causeway. Sales runs until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, and current specials are posted online.
Six trims, one showroom
The trim guides that follow go deep on each version, but the shortcut is this: decide gas or plug-in hybrid, decide how much cabin luxury you want to pay for, and decide whether all-wheel drive matters for your driveway. Every answer is parked on the same Route 72 lot, alongside the store's used and certified pre-owned inventory, so a single visit covers the whole comparison.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed equipment; the dealer sets the actual selling price, and the manufacturer sets the destination charge, which can change. Fuel-economy and EV-range figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary with conditions and driving. All-wheel-drive pricing is approximate and varies by trim; confirm the exact adder with the dealer. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing, so confirm current details with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.