2009 Chrysler Aspen Overview

Chrysler Aspen, the upscale version of Dodge Durango is a competent full-size sport utility vehicle with hauling and towing capability of a truck. For 2009, a new two-mode hybrid version joins the Aspen line-up for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. If you need an SUV to meet your towing and hauling needs, Aspen definitely makes a perfect choice!

Exterior

The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is 202.1-inch long, 76-inch wide and 73.6 inches tall. It is bigger than Ford Explorer and smaller than GMC Yukon, however it is the smallest of its competitors, like Cadillac Escalade, Lexus GX 470 and Lincoln Navigator, all fall in full-size luxury SUV segment. Some exterior features of the Aspen include:

• Chromed accents on bodyside moldings, door handles and side mirrors.
• Available 18-inch and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels.
• P265/60R18 on/off road BSW Goodyear tires.
• 17" steel spare wheel.
• Body-color/bright side roof rails.
• Automatic halogen headlamps.
• Fog lamps.
• Front and rear aimable LED lamps.

Interior

The interior of the 2009 Aspen has a capacity to accommodate up to eight passengers comfortably. The cabin sports a lot of wood-like trim. It features more luxury amenities as compared to other vehicles in its class. Let's have a look at some of its notable interior features:

• Front bucket seats.
• Eight-way driver's seat.
• Second-row 40/20/40 reclining seat.
• Third-row three-passenger 60/40 split seat.
• Tilt steering column.
• Luxury steering wheel.
• Available GPS navigation system with an integrated voice-recognition system and touch-screen operation.
• Optional Sirius Streaming Video packaged with the rear-seat video system.
• Available Sirius Satellite Radio with more than 130 channels.

Under the Hood

With 2009 Aspen, two engines and three powertrain options are available, including a Hybrid version of the 5.7-liter Hemi. Let's have a look at under-the-hood features of the newest Aspen:

• 303 horsepower, 4.7-liter V8 engine with 330 pounds-feet of torque.
• 376 horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine with 401 pounds-feet of torque.
• A Hybrid version of the 5.7-liter Hemi with total horsepower rating of 385.
• Maximum towing capacity of 8,900 pounds.
• Available rear-wheel and four-wheel drive.
• Available five-speed automatic transmission and a Continuously Variable Transmission (for hybrid).

Safety

The 2009 Aspen's host of safety features include:

• Antilock four-wheel disc brakes.
• An electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology.
• Side curtain airbags in all three rows of seats.
• Trailer Sway Control.
• A rear-obstacle-detection system.
• A tire-pressure monitor.