Chrysler Brand Announces New PTA Sponsorship Program to Test Drive Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid

The Chrysler brand will be a new sponsor for the National PTA and will be launching a new fundraising program with this news.

The new program is called “Cars 4 Classrooms” initiative and will be giving the opportunity to local PTAs and schools across the nation to make test drive fundraising events.  These events will feature both the Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.  For every participant that takes a test drive in the Pacifica, Chrysler will donate $10 to the school. 

“The Chrysler brand and its dealer network have worked with families and educators on test drive fundraisers in communities across America for more than 25 years,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of FCA’s Passenger Cars in North America.  “Through our partnership with National PTA, the goal is to give every school in every community the opportunity to thrive.  Every test drive in the all-new Chrysler Pacifica will help initiatives like after-school programs, new playground and technology updates.”

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Chrysler Pacifica Wins Innovation Award for Weight Reduction

The Chrysler Pacifica has been consistently awarded for its various features since it has been released.  It’s the new age of the minivan with the Pacifica leading the charge and few vehicles have been as universally awarded in such a short amount of time.  The Pacifica has another award to add to the shelf, but this one is for an achievement the minivan pulled off that doesn’t get much buzz.  The Pacifica made an achievement in weight reduction.

The fifth annual Altair Enlighten Awards have awarded the Pacifica for innovation in automotive lightweighting. 

“The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is a testament to our team’s engineering capability.  It’s not only lighter than the vehicle it replaced; it’s longer, wider and more efficient.  The Pacifica has also earned superior safety ratings and widespread media acclaim.  We are proud to add the Altair Enlighten Award to its list of team achievements.”

The Pacifica was able to reduce its weight with a blend of high-strength steel, aluminum, and magnesium in its body structure that is nearly 250 pounds lighter than the model it is replacing.  This helps the Pacifica have an improved fuel economy on the highway and does not sacrifice safety.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid Win Big at the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid received top honors at the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).  The Pacifica Hybrid took home the awards for overall Best Family Car and Best Technology Family Car and the Pacifica received the Best Three-row Family Car.

The members of GAAMA graded the vehicles based on several categories and on a trip along scenic routes at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Conference Center in Buford, Georgia.

The Pacifica and the Pacifica Hybrid have been racking up the award wins from various outlets.  It’s been a remarkably new entry to what many consider a boring segment.  Few auto companies have been putting so much into the minivan market to try to revitalize it out of the soccer parents category and into a true family vehicle.  It brings a new and beautiful exterior as well as being loaded with all kinds of technology to keep the driver and passengers safe as well as plenty of entertainment options to help passengers in longer drives.

The Pacifica Hybrid is another major upgrade to the minivan.  The Pacifica boosts an innovative hybrid powertrain and is the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment.  It also is capable of an incredible 84 miles per gallon equivalent in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range.

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