The ‘S’ can now be colored red at Chrysler. The best minivan on the market has just received an infusion of Dodge attitude. While Toyota claims they have the “swagger wagon” this new for 2020 Pacifica Red S Edition is clearly the winner with soccer dads and kids alike. The S Appearance Package introduced 3 years ago is an option chosen by one out of every three Pacifica owners but Red S is like sneaking into Spencer’s without your parents. For $3,995 it features Rodèo Red soft Nappa leather two-tone seats accented by Light Diesel Grey stitching and piping and a “S” logo on the seatbacks. Silver Metal Brush trim dresses up the instrument panel and door trim. Riding on 20s, there’s a Red S liftgate badge and Black Chrysler wing badges with Velvet Red inserts. Safety features also get a boost and a 20-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system can drown out the screaming.

My favorite minivan is the Chrysler Pacifica. It has the perfect blend of cleverness, refinement, technology and style. Now in its 4th model year, the 2020 Pacifica features minor updates and a new Red S Appearance Package – available exclusively on Limited trims that imbues a blacked-out look and red Nappa leather seats. The 2020 Pacifica lineup consists of 4 models, Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus and Limited – all powered by a 3.6-liter V6 making 287 horsepower paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Gas mileage is rated at 22mpg in combined driving. This range-topping Limited model is priced from about $45,000 and comes with distinguishing features such as hands-free sliding doors and liftgate, LED fog lamps and daytime running lights, a tri-pane panoramic sunroof, Stow ‘n Vac integrated vacuum cleaner, premium Nappa leather trim, third row power folding Stow ‘n Go bench seat, and ventilated front seats.