2009 Chrysler Aspen

Aspen Hybrid SUV

5.7L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

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All Wheel Drive

Hybrid-electric

Power Windows

2009 Chrysler Aspen LIMITED HYBRID HEMI - AWD DVD/NAV Shown with Custom Rims and Tires, also Includes factory rims and tires shown in gallery. This SUV is like "NEW" - Excellent Shape!! MPG: 20 City / 22 Hwy The Aspen Hybrid is a full two-mode hybrid sport utility vehicle. The fully equipped all-wheel drive Aspen Hybrid uses an advanced 2-mode hybrid system which conserves energy by using an electrically variable 4-speed automatic transmission, a 300-volt NiMH storage battery, two 87-hp electric motors, and a 345-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine which includes the Multi-displacement System (MDS). With seating for eight people the woodgrain/metal-look interior includes leather seats. The Aspen Hybrid includes front and side curtain airbags, stability and traction control, regenerative braking, heated front seats, and the MyGIG Multimedia system with Navigation.Power for towing, Hybrid for economy. Introduction The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is a big, traditional sport utility vehicle capable of towing substantial loads. The Aspen is in the same class as the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Ford Expedition, but it has more luxury amenities than most of those vehicles. For 2009, a new hybrid gas-electric model joins the lineup for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. The Aspen offers the ability to tow trailers up to 6,000 pounds. The Aspen uses a truck chassis and engineering. Boasting a cavernous interior, the Aspen accommodates seven or eight passengers, depending on the seating configuration. Three rows of seats are standard, starting with front buckets, a second-row bench and a third-row bench. The Hybrid boosts city fuel economy by 40 percent and overall fuel economy by more than 25 percent compared with the standard Aspen, says Chrysler. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 19 miles per gallon City and 20 mpg Highway compared to 13/18 mpg City/Highway for the regular Aspen V8 4WD. We found it very rewarding to silently motor around town and in slow traffic using only the electric motor. Developed with BMW, GM, and Mercedes-Benz, the Chrysler's two-mode hybrid system pairs its 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine with two electric motors, along with a lot of fancy gearing and electronics. The first mode is mostly for around-town driving and can use battery power alone up to 25 mph. The second mode is meant for highway speeds and always uses engine power. Stop at a stop sign and everything goes quiet. You start noticing small sounds like the climate control fan, even on low speed. Total output for the Hybrid is 385 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, and we found it quite responsive in traffic. The standard Aspen models rewards the driver with hearty mechanical sounds from the engine compartment, prompt throttle response, solid gear shifts, and thoroughly competent brakes. Ride and handling are average for the class. The Aspen is tall, heavy and narrow. The ride tends to the springy end of the scale, cushioning bad pavement but bobbing at times. The Aspen is a nice-looking SUV with styling that features Chrysler's traditional but subdued egg-crate grille, mildly curvaceous bodylines reminiscent of the Dodge Durango, and an attractively sculpted tailgate. The wheel wells are filled with good-looking 18 inch chrome rims. The leather interior blends elegant-looking, satin-finish metallic accents with woodgrain trim on the dash and center console. For 2009, the Aspen gets available Sirius Backseat TV for the rear DVD entertainment system. Chrysler's MyGIG hard-drive radio is now included under the UConnect brand and the hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes. Lineup Standard features on the Aspen Limited include front and rear air conditioning; wood and leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; front bucket seats; eight-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar adjustment; second-row 40/20/40 split folding seat; third-row 60/40 split folding seat; heated power-folding mirrors; power windows and locks; remote keyless entry; 368-watt premium audio system with subwoofer eight-speaker Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack; Sirius satellite radio; UConnect Tunes radio with 30-gigabyte hard drive; rear backup camera; electronic vehicle information center; universal garage door opener; automatic headlights; theft-deterrent system; power rear liftgate; fog lights; roof rails; and P265/60R18 on-/off-road tires on chromed alloy wheels. The Hybrid is upgraded, in addition to its powertrain, with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium audio, navigation system, running boards, eight-way driver seat with memory, and a host of other features. Leather upholstery throughout which includes dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery first and second rows, heated front seats, eight-way power driver seat, four-way power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), Chrysler's UConnect GPS with navigation system and hard-drive radio, 368-watt premium audio system with subwoofer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, laminated door glass, running boards. A Trailer Tow group adds a Class IV trailer hitch, 4- and 7-pin wiring harness, 3.92 axle ratio, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling, and for AWD models, skid plates low-range gearing, and tow hooks. Other options included are a rear-seat DVD entertainment system adds Sirius Backseat TV. The Popular Equipment group adds power-adjustable pedals and running boards and sunroof. Safety features include front multi-stage airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows and are programmed to activate in the event of a rollover. Missing are side airbags designed to protect the torso in side crashes, a feature increasingly common on cars and SUVs. The second-row seats have child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH), but the third row doesn't. Traction control, which limits tire spinning in slick conditions, is standard. The electronic stability program is augmented with a rollover-sensitive algorithm, which extends deployment duration, and Trailer Sway Control, which applies individual brakes to keep the vehicle on its intended path when towing. Electronic brake-force distribution, which optimizes front-to-rear brake application in emergencies, comes standard along with brake assist, which ensures full braking performance in a panic stop. A tire-pressure monitor signals when tires are low on air. Rear obstacle detection and a rear backup camera are also standard. Interior Chrysler's UConnect Tunes (standard) comes with a 6.5-inch touch screen and a 30-gigabyte hard drive to hold music and picture files. UConnect GPS (optional) adds a navigation system to UConnect Tunes. The navigation system has voice activation and real-time traffic, and voice commands can be used to input navigation destination information when the vehicle is in motion, a great feature once you learn how to use it. The rear-seat DVD entertainment system is available with Sirius Backseat TV, which has three children's channels: Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network. DVDs and TV can be played on the front navigation screen when the vehicle is in Park. The Hybrid's gauge cluster replaces the tachometer with a power gauge that shows when the electric motors are aiding power or being charged. This gauge has a green Economy zone that drivers can use to aim for the best possible fuel economy. The third-row seats compare well with those of the competition. The flop-and-flip second-row seats make access to the third row easy. Cargo space is plentiful. With the third row folded, the Aspen's 68.4 cu. ft. of cargo tops the competition. Fold and flip everything behind the front seat and the Aspen's 102.4 cu. ft. is average when compared with the other full-size SUVs. Aspen has features that came from Chrysler's relationship with Mercedes-Benz. One is tip start, which requires only a twist and release of the key to start the engine. Another is a one-touch lane-change function on the turn signals, where touching and releasing the lever produces three blinks of the turn light. The third is an option in the driver's personalization settings that turns on the headlights whenever the windshield wipers are on, a useful feature for drivers living in states where that's mandated and a good idea in other places. Auto On/Off headlights are standard. Driving Impression The Aspen Hybrid shares its two-mode hybrid system with the Dodge Durango Hybrid. It's similar to the hybrid systems used on the new full-size SUV and pickup hybrid models from General Motors. In fact, this two-mode hybrid system was developed jointly by BMW, GM, and Mercedes-Benz. Chrysler's system uses an electrically continuously variable transmission (ECVT) paired with Chrysler's 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The ECVT has two electric motors and four fixed gears, and it can also power the Aspen like a regular CVT, meaning it offers an infinite range of gear ratios. The system's Traction Power Inversion Module (TPIM, of course) determines when the vehicle should operate in the first or second mode. In other words, a computer helps control whether the battery or the gas engine is doing most of the work depending on the situation and what you're doing with the gas pedal. The first mode is mostly for around-town driving and can use battery power alone up to 25 mph. The second mode is meant for highway speeds and always uses engine power. The system determines the necessary torque for the driving conditions and instructs the engine and electric motors to respond accordingly. No engine speed changes are necessary for mode shifts to occur. In the Hybrid, the Hemi V8 also has the multi-displacement system, and Chrysler says the hybrid system allows the Aspen to use just four of the eight cylinders more often for even better fuel economy. Fuel economy for the Aspen Hybrid is estimated at 20/22 mpg City/Highway. Towing with the Aspen is eased by a feature Chrysler calls Trailer Sway Control. This system senses trailer sway and employs the electronic stability control to apply tiny amounts of brake pressure selectively to individual wheels and to reduce engine torque to counter trailer-induced yaw. This SUV has ALL the options and is full loaded!!!!