Chrysler might need pioneered the minivan phase 40 years in the past, however the tradition round them has exploded. Regardless of being a household automobile designed for the pains of childhood, vans are widespread amongst lovers as journey autos. With a couple of tweaks, a ho-hum minivan can turn into a rugged-looking overlander, and Chrysler is lastly exploring that aspect of itself with the Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak idea.
The idea, an all-wheel-drive Pacifica, receives an assortment of off-road upgrades. It has a 2.75-inch and a pair of.50-inch suspension carry, entrance and rear, together with 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires wrapped round 18-inch wheels, all-wheel-drive, and a protecting wrap on the decrease physique. The Grizzly Peak additionally has a cool-looking grizzly bear badge.
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The added functionality coincides with a number of aftermarket overlanding equipment, together with the Rhino-Rack roof storage rack, auxiliary TYRI LED lighting, and the retractable ARB awning. Different tweaks embrace the Baja Designs LED fog lights, the Arktos matte-finish paint coloration with Foreshadow accents, and Mopar splash guards.
Inside, Chrysler didn’t change as a lot, however engineers did enhance the performance. They eliminated the third-row seats for a cargo flooring panel, growing space for storing, and added a second set of tie-downs. The idea additionally options orange seat belts, distinctive dimple perforations on the steering wheel, Katzkin leather-based seats, and a Cement Grey and Liquid Titanium coloration scheme.
Chris Feuell, the model’s CEO, mentioned the model is “excited to get suggestions from the van-life adventurers.” Chrysler revealed the idea at this yr’s Overland Expo Mountain West, which kicks off at this time. The Pacifica is only a idea for now, but it surely looks as if one thing that might turn into a actuality if Chrysler had been to pursue it. It ought to, only for the badge.
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