The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica continues to win praise from the industry critics. Earlier this year, it was named the “2018 Family Car of the Year” from Cars.com, thanks to its quality, innovation, and value. Mills Ford Chrysler is happy to add another accolade to the list. The hybrid version of the Pacifica won “Best Environmental Performance” and “Best All-around Performance” awards from the Automotive Science Group (ASG) in its 2018 Automotive Performance Index™ (API) study.

To be honest, the contest was a little unfair. ASG pitted the Pacifica Hybrid against conventional gas-guzzlers in the market, so the competition was at a little bit of a disadvantage trying to outmatch the Pacifica Hybrid’s class-leading 84 MPGe and 566-mile total driving range.*

Eco-Friendly in More Ways Than One

Not only does the Pacifica out out-do the competition in fuel economy, it also produces less pollution. The ASG evaluated 823 crossovers, SUVs, and minivans. Compared to the competition, the state-of-the-art powertrain in the Pacifica Hybrid produced 34 percent less CO2-e emissions over the first 6.5 years in its life cycle, and it maintained a 24 percent smaller carbon footprint than the average large vehicle available to North American consumers in 2018.

With 84 MPGe, the Pacifica Hybrid reveals new possibilities for fuel economy gains and emission reductions, earning the Pacifica Hybrid ASG's coveted Best Environmental Performance award. The Pacifica Hybrid, with its 33-mile all-electric driving range, leverages the increasingly cleaner U.S. power grid as a fuel source to significantly improve the environmental benefits of the PHEV powertrain in 2018, and across future years.

- Colby Self, managing director of the Automotive Science Group

For the second year, the ASG found that the Pacifica Hybrid offered the best all-around value and performance in its class. If you would like to make the switch to a family vehicle that provides safety and comfort, (as well as environmental peace-of-mind), come visit the Mills Ford Chrysler showroom or contact us online to schedule a personal introduction.

* EPA estimated miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe). Actual mileage may vary.

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