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Chrysler and BraunAbility Have Created the Most Accessible Vehicle on the Market with the BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica

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BraunAbility has been working with Chrysler to make the Chrysler Pacifica one of the most accessible vehicles on the market.

A new blog post on FCA’s website tells the story of Cheryl Angelelli.  When she was 14 years old, she wanted to become an Olympic swimmer.  While she was practicing a new racing dive, she broke her neck.  Since then, she has gone on to win four swimming medals and has competed in three Paralympics. 

She was at the Chicago Auto Show as a spokesperson for BraunAbility when they showed off the BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica for the first time. 

“I lead a very full and active life, and a big part of what makes that possible, is my adapted vehicle.”

The BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica features AccessAbility technology that has the industry’s widest side-entry ramp.  The Pacifica provides additional space  that provides obstruction-free maneuverability for all sizes and types of wheelchairs in the cabin with by having rear-axle space innovation.

Another bright spot on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is that is now on the list of eligible vehicles in the FCA US LLC Automobility Program which helps to ease the burden of drivers and passengers with physical challenges.

Learn more about the upcoming 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Make sure you like us on Facebook and Google+ and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on auto news.

How Green is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid?

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One of the key selling points of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is its environmental impact.  The move to green for many a car is big with numerous car buyers.  Hybrids especially strive to be as green as they possibly can.  How green is the Pacifica Hybrid?

In comparison to the previous-generation of the gas-powered Chrysler minivan, it is 31 percent greener.  The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the most efficient minivan of all time.

The number was reached by the engineers at FCA US using industry-standard software.  They were able to calculate the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the Pacifica Hybrid.  The software took into account the environmental impact of fuel production and delivery, as well as the vehicle’s fuel consumption.  All of this was based on 120,000 miles of operation.  The total reduction the Pacifica Hybrid recorded was 21-metric-tonne in CO2e GHG emissions.

In comparison, the amount of reduction the Pacifica Hybrid had was the average annual CO2 output of 22 American households or 14 commercial flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

The Pacifica Hybrid is the most-fuel efficient minivan ever.  It has an EPA fuel-economy rating of 84 MPGe.  These findings show that the Pacifica Hybrid is truly one of the greenest options out there buyers.

Learn more about the upcoming 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Make sure you like us on Facebook and Google+ and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on auto news.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Win’ Kelley’s Blue Book Best Buy Award

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Kelley Blue Book has honored the 2017 Chrysler Pacficia as a winner of their Best Buy Awards.

With 300 new-car models for 2017, Kelley Blue Book had their task cut out for them in deciding which cars belonged on the list of their Best Buy for 2016.  They narrowed the winners into 12 major vehicle categories and then spent plenty of time with the dozens of vehicles that made it into the final pickings.

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards is an annual thing that the company does to provide buyers with the information they’ve gathered by putting these vehicles through rigorous evaluation.  After all that, the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica earned a spot on the Best Buy Awards.

“Chrysler’s all-new Pacifica minivan doesn’t just replace the long-running Town & Country, it blends luxury and practicality like no minivan before it,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.  “Luxury-level dash design up front is complemented by rear quarters that offer all the utility you expect in a minivan, but with common design sensibilities.  It’s also a pleasure to drive, helping it lock up a Best Buy Award in its first year on the market.”

Learn more about the upcoming 2017 Chrysler Pacifica by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Make sure you like us on Facebook and Google+ and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on auto news.