2008 Chrysler Aspen Review Summary & Specs
Limited Sport Utility
Large and luxurious, power for towing.
Summary & Specs
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The 2008 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. Aspen also faces competition from more carlike crossover SUVs with comparable cargo utility. If you need a large SUV for towing, the Aspen is a fine choice. If not, a crossover SUV will provide a more carlike driving experience and deliver better fuel economy.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Palm Springs, California, and correspondent Kirk Bell contributed from Chicago.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Chrysler Aspen Limited 2WD ($32,005); Limited 4WD ($34,880) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.7-liter, sohc, 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
13/18 |
| Engines (optional) |
303-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; front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters; second-row seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH); ABS with EBD and brake assist tire pressure monitor; traction control; electronic stability control with trailer sway control and rollover mitigation; rear obstacle detection |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
rear backup camera |
| 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 |
$32,005 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chrysler Aspen Limited 4WD ($34,880) |
| Standard Equipment |
front and rear air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, front bucket seats, 8-way power driver seat, second-row 40/20/40 split reclining folding seat, third-row 60/40 split folding seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, auxiliary input jack, Sirius satellite radio, universal garage door opener, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, roof rails, power rear liftgate |
| Destination Charge |
745 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Trailer Tow Group ($655); Quick Order package ($3785) with dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), Chrysler's MyGIG Entertainment System with hard-drive radio, rearview camera, power-folding mirrors, auto-dimming driver side and rearview mirrors, floormats, laminated door glass, running boards, P265/50R20 tires on chrome alloy wheels |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$40,065 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
303 @ 5650 |
| Torque |
330 @ 3950 |
| Fuel Economy |
5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase |
119.2 |
| Length/Width/Height |
200.8/76.0/74.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| 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 |
39.2/48.0/34.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
102.4 |
| Payload |
1570 |
| Towing Capacity |
5750 |
| 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 |
5082 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
27 |