The Most Awarded Minivan Ever: Chrysler Pacifica Earns Consumer Guide Best Buy Award for 10th Consecutive Year

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Chrysler (NYSE: STLA) announced the Pacifica earned a Consumer Guide Best Buy award for the 10th consecutive year on Feb. 12, 2026, reinforcing its position as the most awarded minivan with more than 185 honors.

Pacifica retained U.S. minivan sales leadership in 2025, adds 2026 package restructuring including standalone eight-passenger seating, optional S Appearance on Select and Limited, available AWD with Stow 'n Go seating, and standard safety systems and FamCAM interior camera.

Positive

• Consumer Guide Best Buy award: 10th consecutive year
• 185+ industry awards for Pacifica
• Retained U.S. minivan sales leadership in 2025
• 2026 package changes: standalone 8-passenger option
• Available AWD paired with class-exclusive Stow 'n Go
• 287 hp Pentastar V-6 with TorqueFlite nine-speed

Negative

• AWD fuel economy drops to 25 mpg highway from 28 mpg
• No financial metrics or guidance disclosed in the announcement

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

• Consumer Guide Automotive's editorial team uses a rigorous evaluation process to identify vehicles worthy of a Best Buy award
• Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling minivan, delivers available all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability paired with Pacifica's class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating system
• Stow 'n Go Seating features second- and third-row seats that fold flat into the floor, maximizing cargo flexibility without the need to remove seats
• Pacifica offers the most standard safety and security features in its class, including Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking and more
• 2026 model-year enhancements for Pacifica include restructuring vehicle packages to increase customer choice, with eight-passenger seating available as a standalone option, popular S Appearance optional on both Select and Limited models and more customer-friendly optional packages
• The Chrysler minivan lineup retained sales leadership in the United States in 2025
• Chrysler Pacifica is the most awarded minivan ever, with more than 185 honors and industry accolades

Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling minivan, continues to reign as the most awarded minivan ever, earning a Consumer Guide Best Buy award for the 10th consecutive year.

Since 1967, Consumer Guide Automotive's award-winning editorial team has used a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process to identify the vehicles worthy of serious consideration by consumers. The editors use objective criteria, such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value, to assess each vehicle.

Consumer Guide editors highlight the Pacifica's excellent array of family-friendly convenience features, spacious cabin with upscale trimmings and on-road performance.

"While the other vehicles in this segment are worthy of consideration, none matches the Pacifica's quietness, ride quality or general premium feel," said Tom Appel, Consumer Guide editor. "Pacifica is the ultimate family road-trip vehicle, boasting a quiet and comfortable cabin, flexible storage options and surprising highway fuel economy."

"Earning a Consumer Guide Best Buy award for the 10th year in a row is a powerful validation of Chrysler's commitment to thoughtful design, safety and innovation for families," said Chris Feuell, Chrysler CEO. "This milestone reflects the dedication of our entire team and our vision for delivering vehicles that combine comfort, ingenious versatility and smart technology to everyday life. We're proud of this recognition and remain committed to continue raising the bar for our customers." 

The 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy honor is the latest of more than 185 accolades for Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling minivan, since its introduction for the 2017 model year. The honor reinforces Chrysler Pacifica's position as the benchmark of family transportation innovation, comfort and capability.

The Chrysler minivan lineup retained sales leadership in the U.S. in 2025. More than 15 million Stellantis minivans have been sold globally since Chrysler invented the segment more than 40 years ago.

The Chrysler Pacifica continues to stand out for its robust performance and family-focused engineering:

• 2026 model-year enhancements for Pacifica include restructuring vehicle packages to increase customer choice, with eight-passenger seating available as a standalone option, popular S Appearance optional on both Select and Limited models, an optional wheel on Select models and streamlining of content included in the Uconnect Theater Group package
• Pacifica features the most standard safety and security features in its class, including Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, ParkSense front and rear park assist system with stop and ParkView rear backup camera 
• Drivers can keep watch on rear seats with the FamCAM interior camera that delivers a best-in-class, high-definition image and segment-exclusive features, including a view of rear-facing child-seat occupants, split-view display and unique zoom-to-seat feature 
• Pacifica was first with available Amazon Fire TV integrated into the Uconnect Theater System, giving passengers access to their favorite shows, movies, streaming apps, unique vehicle features and Alexa
• Segment-exclusive Stow 'n Go Seating features second- and third-row seats that fold flat into the floor, maximizing cargo flexibility without the need to remove seats
• Pacifica delivers available all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability paired with Pacifica's class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating, as well as the available Stow 'n Vac system 
• Pacifica AWD system transfers torque between the front and rear wheels to help provide more traction when needed, allowing for tighter turns and greater control on loose surfaces
• Chrysler Pacifica minivan's award-winning Pentastar V-6 engine is mated to a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission, delivering 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, with fuel economy of 28 mpg highway/22 combined/19 city for front-wheel drive models and 25 mpg highway/20 combined/17 city for all-wheel drive models

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Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand enters its second century with a bold vision of innovation, blending engineering excellence with beautifully designed, attainable vehicles. In 2026, Chrysler will introduce a refreshed Chrysler Pacifica – America's best-selling and most awarded minivan – reinforcing the brand's long-standing leadership in the segment it invented.

For more than 40 years, Chrysler Pacifica has led the minivan segment, redefining family mobility with advanced safety, available all-wheel drive and the class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage system. Designed to meet the needs of modern families, the Chrysler Pacifica minivan lineup delivers convenience, capability, and efficiency. The lineup also includes the Chrysler Voyager, which offers a well-equipped, budget-friendly option for families seeking exceptional value.

Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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FAQ

What did Chrysler announce about Pacifica on Feb. 12, 2026 (STLA)?

Pacifica earned a Consumer Guide Best Buy award for the 10th consecutive year. According to the company, the honor adds to more than 185 accolades and highlights 2026 model updates and safety features.

How did Chrysler Pacifica perform in U.S. sales for 2025 (STLA)?

Chrysler retained minivan sales leadership in the U.S. in 2025. According to the company, the Pacifica lineup continued to lead the segment and support the brand's market position.

What 2026 model-year changes did Chrysler announce for Pacifica (STLA)?

Pacifica gains package restructuring, standalone eight-passenger seating, and S Appearance on Select and Limited. According to the company, these changes increase customer choice and streamline optional content.

Does the 2026 Pacifica offer all-wheel drive and Stow 'n Go seating (STLA)?

Yes — Pacifica offers available AWD paired with class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating. According to the company, AWD transfers torque front-to-rear for better traction while preserving fold-flat seating flexibility.

What are Pacifica's engine and fuel-economy specs for 2026 (STLA)?

Pacifica uses a Pentastar V-6 with 287 hp and a TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic. According to the company, FWD models achieve 28 mpg highway, while AWD models reach 25 mpg highway.

What safety and family features did Chrysler highlight for Pacifica (STLA)?

Pacifica includes class-leading safety systems and a FamCAM interior camera for rear-seat monitoring. According to the company, standard features include Blind-spot Monitoring, Pedestrian AEB, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, and ParkSense.