- suv 144,459
- 10,962 high price
- Wenatchee, WA
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 144,459 gold automatic
2007 chrysler aspen review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new full-size sport-utility. introductionthe 2007 chrysler aspen is a big, traditional sport utility. Representing a new nameplate, the aspen is a full-size suv based on the dodge durango. Aspen shares durango's size and mechanicals; the main differences being styling, interior and tuning. Both use truck chassis and engineering. It's in the same class as the chevy tahoe, gmc yukon, and ford expedition. aspen is an attractive package with a competitive line of engines, including a 235-horsepower, flex-fuel v8 that runs on either regular gasoline or e85 (a blend of 15 percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol) and a 335-hp, 5. 7-liter v8 with a system that conserves fuel by shutting off half the cylinders when the engine is running under a light load. Tires and wheels properly fill wheel wells, with good-looking, 20-inch, chrome rims adding bling to the uplevel model. aspen accommodates six, seven or eight passengers, depending on seat configuration. Three rows of seats are standard, starting with front buckets, a second-row bench and a third-row bench. Buckets are optional for the second row. the interior blends elegant-looking, satin-finish metallic accents with wood-grain trim on the dash and center console. Standard upholstery is chrysler's trademarked fabric that resists stains and odors. The requisite leather trim that's standard on the up-level aspen is optional on the base model. All the usual power and personalization features are available. once past the initial impression, signs of cost cutting, inattention to detail or both begin to emerge, however. Interior finishes look better and more expensive than they feel. Stylists, or the people who pay their bills, seem to have scrimped on such subtle things as thickness of padding on armrests and bin covers. a few critical ergonomic decisions, too, show an imbalance between looks and function. For example, that the steering wheel, a luxurious-looking combination of woodgrain and leather, comes standard with a tilt adjustment is appreciated. And that power adjustable pedals are offered as an option is also a plus. Only problem is, with the standard, fixed pedals, it's difficult if not impossible for short-stature drivers to position the seat where they can reach the pedals and still maintain the 10-inch safety zone drivers that should maintain between their upper body and the steering wheel's airbag. Optional power-adjustable pedals are designed to address this. the aspen receives better and more consistent marks on the technology front. Both powertrains earn decent fuel economy ratings by the federal government, either matching the competition or at worst giving up no more than one or two miles per gallon, even in the new, revised system the epa will use for the 2008 model year. And the aspen's standard electronic stability control system incorporates a new and so far exclusive feature that controls the dreaded and eerily destabilizing trailer sway. lineupthe chrysler aspen 4x2 30,745) and 4x4 33,520) come standard with the 4. 7-liter v8. When the 5. 7-liter engine is ordered with the 4x4 1,190), the single-speed transfer case is standard (accounting for the price difference), the two-speed transfer case is optional 195). The stereo can be upgraded with eight alpine speakers accompanied by a 276-watt amplifier 395) and an in-dash, six-disc cd/mp3 changer 300). The single-speed transfer case is standard on the 4x4, the two-speed case not offered. Beyond these upgrades, the same options are offered as on the base model, including the navigation system 1,295). safety features include roof-mounted, full-coverage (all three rows of seats) side-curtain airbags that protect the head from injury in side impact and roll-over crashes, along with the mandatory dual, multi-stage frontal airbags. All seating positions are fitted with three-point belts and adjustable head restraints. Missing, however, are front seat-mounted side airbags that protect the upper body in side crashes, a feature increasingly co. walkaroundthe chrysler aspen looks like a lot of other full-size suvs, but we found it attracted admiring looks and inquiries. Chrysler styling cues set the aspen apart from its sibling, the dodge durango. the grille, with bold crossbars and classic chrysler medallion, attempts to stake a claim for the aspen at the top of the brand's pyramid. Strangely un-prepossessing, low-key headlamp units diminish the claim, which isn't helped either by the bland bumper and generic fog lamps. Embossed strakes in the hood running back to the windshield carry on the newest chrysler-brand styling motif, seemingly inspired by the jewel-like cap on the famous chrysler building in new york city and appearing first on the crossfire then on the new sebring. the side view is an uninspired take on standard suv proportions and features. This isn't to bad mouth the aspen's styling, only to recognize the difficulty in finding a new, fresh presentation of a look that's been around for, well, more than half a century. Full-round door handles make for ease of use in bad weather and are kind to fingernails. The swept-back windshield looks sleek and shows homage to aerodynamics. The optional running boards do a better job of dirtying the backsides of trouser legs and long skirts than serving as truly functional steps. Mildly creased, visually pleasant blisters circle the wheel wells. A chrome-topped, overstated molding strip pulls double duty, breaking up the expanse of metal between the front and rear wheel wells while insulating the doors against parking lot dings. Side mirrors proudly perch on brackets extending from the base of the a-pillars (the side frames of the windshield). A slight ridge defining the beltline (where the side windows meet the lower body panels) extends beyond the base of the d-pillar, accenting the graceful outline of the rear quarter window. A short front overhang and tucked-up lower hindquarters invite thoughts of venturing off the highway to explore an unpaved track on the occasional weekend outing. it's the rear aspect of the aspen that has the most presence, the view most will have of it in traffic. A strong rear bumper with a deep, non-skid clad step cups the one-piece liftgate. Chrome-like trim on the bumper's end caps tie into the side molding strip. The medallion-and-wing treatment from the grille repeats above the stylized license plate recess. Gently bowed sides and rounded top give the back end a smaller, less mass.
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