This vehicle surprised quite a few passengers, as well as the one-week test driver, because of its versatile disposition. It’s not a minivan, or a full-fledge sport utility vehicle. Instead, the Pacifica creates its own crossover image. Occupants probably will notice how quiet the vehicle is, and that’s due in part to being the first Chrysler Group product with SecureShield, a laminated glass that helps reduce traffic and wind noise. On the safety side, the all-new Pacifica features three-row side curtain airbags, an inflatable knee blocker air bag as well as other safety treatments. On a related note, the vehicle earned a five star front and side impact test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One cool technology appointment on the vehicle is the placement of the navigation system within the center gauge cluster. It’s a great location for making map reads quickly. One point of note for the driver: be cautious about lane changes because the vehicle does have a rather noticeable ‘blind spot’ due to Pacifica’s wide A-pillars. The vehicle’s 3.5-liter, 250 horsepower/250 peak torque V6 engine grooves with power on demand. It’s the same engine as used in the Chrysler 300M. Pacifica ranks as a fine choice for buyers looking for something that does a solid job of mixing SUV/minivan/station wagon qualities. The vehicle’s fuel economy numbers are estimated at 17 city/23 highway. MSRP is $28,845.