Ok let's get this straight. Obviously a minivan isn't supposed to be stylish, but this is where the Pacifica smashes that common generalization. Yes, it takes the styling directly from the discontinued 200 midsize family sedan, but honestly the Pacifica has a really sporty look to it, almost crossover-like. Not just sporty, but remarkably elegant. Sadly the Pacifica only gets HID headlights on the Limited trim only. Can I literally just say how much they should be made standard?! Come on, Chrysler! Even if they made it standard on the Touring Plus trims, I would be happy!

Styled similar to the 200, the Pacifica does have a really nice look coming around the side. It does look big, but the Pacifica doesn't look bloated like the Nissan Quest was. 18-inch wheels come on the S Appearance Package that I tested on the Touring L trim that I reviewed, and the optional 20-inch wheels are the largest of the segment, and personally looks better to me. The Pacifica has power sliding doors starting on the Touring Plus model. Limited models have a hands-free motion for both the hatch and the power sliding doors, which is absolutely great, and it's the first-ever minivan to have a foot-activated sliding door. The Pacifica also has a near indistinguishable rail that the door slides on. It's a minivan, yes, but a stylish one.

Out back, there's nothing special to talk about other than that the tail lights have an LED signature around them, but LEDs don't come on the Pacifica which is a shame. I do like the very large rear glass, which dramatically helps visibility.