The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is offered in Limited and Hybrid models. The Limited 2WD ($34,230) and Limited 4WD ($36,615) come standard with a 4.7-liter V8. Chrysler's 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is optional with 2WD ($795) or 4WD ($990). The all-wheel drive system has a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing. The Hybrid model comes with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 mated to an electrically continuously variable transmission (ECVT) with two electric motors.
Standard features on the Aspen Limited include cloth upholstery, stain-resistant; 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; 276-watt 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 is available on all models with the Limited 28J Package ($3,800) or 28J 4WD ($3,995), 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 ($395) 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 ($655), skid plates low-range gearing, and tow hooks. Other options available separately include rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1,400) adds Sirius Backseat TV. The Popular Equipment group ($600) adds power-adjustable pedals, remote engine start, and running boards.
Also available separately are leather upholstery ($780), heated front seats ($250), heated second-row bucket seats ($950), and a sunroof ($850).
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.