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2007 Chrysler Aspen Review
All-new full-size sport-utility.
2007 Aspen Review Summary & Specifications
The 2007 Chrysler Aspen is a competent full-size SUV that offers the hauling and towing capability of a truck. In snapshot comparisons with the competition, the Expedition feels roomier, the Tahoe/Yukon rides and handles better, the Armada feels, and is, heavier, and the Sequoia feels better put together.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Palm Springs, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Aspen Limited 2WD 4.7-liter V8 ($30,745); Limited 4WD 4.7-liter V8 ($33,520); Limited 2WD 5.7-liter V8 ($37,190); Limited 4WD 5.7-liter V8 ($38,510) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter, sohc, 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 235-hp, 4.7-liter V8; 335-hp, 5.7-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage frontal airbags; full-coverage, side-curtain airbags; electronic stability control with rollover mitigation; ABS with EBD and brake assist; front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters; second-row seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH); tire pressure monitoring system; all-speed traction control; rear park assist; seatbelt reminder |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Newark, Delaware |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-247-9753 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 30745 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Aspen Limited 4WD 4.7-liter V8 ($33,520) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; rear seat air conditioning and heater; power windows, keyless-remote central locking and heated/folding outside mirrors; tilt steering wheel; AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack and four speakers; stain and odor resistant fabric upholstery; 40/20/40-split, folding, second-row seat; third-row bench seat; rear park assist; power liftgate; vehicle information center; overhead console with programmable garage/gate remote; auxiliary 115-volt power outlet; auxiliary 12-volt rear power outlet; fog lamps |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather-trimmed front bucket, second-row 40/20/40 reclining and third-row 60/40 three-passenger seats ($875); Trailer Tow Group ($455); Alpine speakers with amplifier ($395); Sirius Satellite Radio ($195); UConnect package ($360) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 36545 |
| Horse Power | 235 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 300 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 119.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.8/76/74.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.8/58.8/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/57.2/37.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/48/34.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 102.4 |
| Payload | 1580 |
| Towing Capacity | 5800 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower A-arm, torsion bar, gas-charged monotube shock, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, coil springs with Watt linkage, gas-charged monotube shock, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 |
| Curb Weight | 5043 |
| Stock Tires | P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 |
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