Pacifica Hybrid named most fuel-efficient minivan

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Detroit. Chrysler claims this hybrid model will do 80 miles per gallon. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

The Windsor-built Pacifica Hybrid has been named the most fuel-efficient minivan ever.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found the Pacifica has much better mileage than what the company claimed, with a combined score of 84 miles per gallon using both electric and gasoline.

FCA officials credit the vehicle's E-Flite dual-motor electrically variable transmission.

The Pacifica also scored a 10 under the Green Energy Guide. That's the highest score possible.

Energuide Canada estimates the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid's fuel, gas and electricity cost is a combined $917 a year.