Chrysler Design by Decade Shows You the 2017 Pacifica’s Roots

While the all-new, all-modern 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was redesigned from the wheels up to give modern families a completely new minivan experience, if you take a look at the original People Hauler, the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, you could definitely say the Pacifica’s roots are showing. Take a look at Chrysler’s Design by Decade to check out the 1984 Plymouth Voyager and see what ignited the minivan segment in the first place.

At first glance, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the 1984 Plymouth Voyager might not seem like distantly related cousins. 1984 was a different time, with features like ashtrays presumed more important than cup holders, but fast-forward to today, and we’ve nearly dropped the ashtrays entirely, while adding on some truly sumptuous features that probably couldn’t have been dreamed of in 1984. But one iconic feature has stood the merciless test of time: the sliding side doors, which first appeared on the 1984 Plymouth Voyager. These sliding side doors have come to be representative of the entire minivan segment because they’re so convenient for large Family Haulers.

Of course, even the sliding side doors have undergone some radical improvements since 1984, and the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica offers available hands-free sliding doors and liftgate, in addition to features like the available Stow ‘N Vac vacuum that make modern day minivan driving about as close to “cool” as a minivan can get.

If you’re looking for a great family vehicle with the available modern features you need in your busy life, come see us at Gilberts of Sand Creek, located on County Road I, Sand Creek and speak with someone from our friendly sales team about scheduling a test drive.