• 7 passenger seating
• 335-hp 5.7L HEMI V8 w/MDS
• 20" wheels
• 3969 kg (8,750 lb) towing (when properly equipped)
• 2nd row heated seats
• Fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row

Personalization is the key to comfort. With three rows of seating, Aspen can carry up to eight passengers in supreme comfort. Its easily folded second and third rows allow lengthy items, such as skis and bikes, to be carried with absolute ease. Equip Aspen with optional second row bucket seating, and passengers can enjoy captain-chair comfort and optional heated seats. Not only does Aspen provide more cargo room behind the second row of seats than any other vehicle in its class, it features an interior that is in a class all its own.

Material wealth. Leather-faced seating surfaces with vinyl bolsters and Preferred Suede microfibre inserts are standard. The third row seats use vinyl-faced seating surfaces exclusively.

It never forgets. The driver’s seat in Aspen includes a two-person memory system for automatic recall of all power seat functional adjustments. The switch for memory programming and selection is mounted on the driver’s door trim panel.

Switch it up. Power adjustment of both the driver and front passenger seats includes fore-and-aft travel, front of cushion height, rear of cushion height, and back angle longitudinal adjustment. The power recliner range of travel is 69 degrees. Ergonomic power seat switches with paddle-type levers are mounted on the outboard seat side shields. Movement of the seat cushions and backs mimics the action of the switch paddles.

You’re getting warmer. Heated front row seats are standard and heated second row bucket seats are available on Aspen.

Second Row Seats. Second row 40/20/40 Fold-and-Tumble bench seat with recline feature is standard. Second row bucket seats with centre storage console are available.

Third Row Seats. The 60/40-split third row three passenger seat is standard. The split third row seat enhances loading versatility by allowing the vehicle to carry up to two occupants when transporting long cargo items. It can be folded from the rear of the vehicle as well as the front. Combined with the second row 40/20/40 seat, Aspen can seat up to eight passengers.

Oh so spacious. The second and third row seats feature ample leg, shoulder, and hip room and conveniently fold flat. No matter where you want to go or what you choose to do, Aspen is ready when you are.

Net assets. Durable cargo nets are standard on Aspen, providing you with the means to store loose objects in the rear.

The gloves are off. The bin-type glovebox includes a holder for the Owner’s Manual, a pen holder, and a slot for business cards, all illuminated by an internal lamp when the compartment is opened.

Centre of attention. The standard front centre console includes the following features:

• Covered forward bins with a moulded divider for storage of miscellaneous items
• Side open lid for easy access to the centre armrest storage compartment
• A recess at the front of the storage compartment for cradling a cell phone

Hitting more high notes than a soprano. The standard AM/FM stereo radio with integrated 6-disc CD changer comes with the following capabilities:

• Plays standard audio CDs and MP3s, with automatic slot-in power loading six-disc internal CD changer. A changer loaded with MP3 discs provides music for thousands of kilometres of driving without ever hearing the same track twice
• Works with the Memory System to store separate preset radio stations and the last station selected for two drivers
• Ability to control audio discs in the available Vehicle Entertainment System DVD player
• Standard steering wheel audio system controls to adjust volume, select operating mode, change station or disc track and select radio presets
• Separate MUTE button to silence the radio without changing the volume setting

Feature presentation. A rear seat Video Entertainment System, consisting of DVD player, seven-inch LCD screen, battery-powered remote control and two headsets, is optional. In addition to video DVDs, the system plays audio CDs, MP3 discs, and video CDs. Plug-in jacks allow you to play video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen and play music from an MP3 player. Two wireless headsets enable second and third row occupants to listen to audio from the Video Entertainment System while front seat occupants listen to CDs or radio broadcasts on the vehicle’s speakers.

Chauffeur sold separately. The Aspen interior boasts rich woodgrain accents, standard leather-faced seats with Preferred Suede microfibre inserts and second row bucket seats with a center console. It’s a first-class environment that’ll impress even your most discriminating passengers.

Everyone needs an outlet. Three 12-volt electrical power outlets located in the instrument panel, front centre console and in the rear cargo area provide power for a variety of uses. A 115-volt two-prong power outlet is also standard.

Grab a cup. Covered two-cavity adjustable cup holders for the front row passengers are standard. They feature flexible inserts that adapt to and retain a wide variety of containers. The rear passengers also get similar open cup holders.

Everything but the barometric pressure. Aspen’s Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC) features a blue-green vacuum-fluorescent digital display that provides the following vehicle information: Compass Heading, Outside Ambient Temperature, Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty, Trip Odometer and Elapsed Ignition On Time.

Everything is instrumental. Gauge faces are white with black nomenclature in daylight with red pointers for contrast. With headlamps on, the electroluminescent gauge faces have a blue-green tint that can be varied in intensity to suit your preference. Electroluminescent lighting is totally uniform and glare free for optimum viewing. The instrument cluster includes large, easy-to-read tachometer, speedometer, engine coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. Two vacuum fluorescent digital displays show transmission range and odometer reading and five other messages. A push button on the face of the cluster toggles the odometer display between cumulative and trip readings.

Pedal power. Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals are standard. Their positioning can be stored for recall by Aspen’s memory system, allowing two drivers to have individual pre-programmed settings.

Wheel of fortune. Leather wrapped and highlighted with woodgrain accents, Aspen’s steering wheel includes audio system controls and a four-spoke design for a variety of comfortable hand positions. The upper spokes are positioned for clear visibility of the instrument cluster and multi-function stalk. A tilt steering column is standard, providing 11 separate positions with a total of almost 25 degrees of angular travel.

A matter of degrees. Dual zone automatic temperature control air conditioning is standard, allowing the driver and front passenger to select different temperature settings for personal comfort.

Just say the word. With the available UConnect Voice-Activated Communications System, you can have the convenience and safety of hands-free communication. Compatible with Bluetooth-equipped cell phones, it uses voice prompts to make or receive calls and recall numbers.

Heads or tails, you win. Aspen’s front and rear bumper and fascia systems make a dramatic statement whether you’re coming or going. Because the fascias are mounted directly to the body, there are no unsightly gaps between the fascias and the body sheet metal like on most other SUVs. Smart as well as stylish, the rear fascia incorporates sensors for the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system. A bright grille with the Chrysler winged badge centrally mounted is standard.

Need an extra hand? With Aspen’s standard power liftgate, it’s like having that third hand you always wanted.

The liftgate can be operated either by pressing a button on the overhead console or by pressing a button on the key fob, allowing hands-free access to the cargo area for easier loading and unloading.

Something to reflect on. Both exterior rear-view mirrors are power operated, heated and foldable. Memory positioning and automatic dimming for the driver’s side mirror are standard.

The inside and driver’s side outside mirrors feature automatic dimming, reducing glare for easier nighttime driving. The mirrors dim to the level needed while providing rearward visibility appropriate to operating conditions.

How it works: These mirrors have true grey-scale light absorption, becoming progressively darker as the intensity of incoming light increases and returning automatically to normal reflectance when intensity decreases. The self-dimming feature may be turned on or off by pressing a button on the lower surface of the inside mirror housing. To aid visibility when backing up at night, the mirrors automatically switch to full reflectance when the transmission is shifted into Reverse.

The forecast calls for sun. A vent, tilt and slide power sunroof is optional. The panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation and slides rearward under the roof.

The panel seals flush with the roof in the closed position to eliminate wind noise. A combination pushbutton and rocker switch module mounted in the overhead console controls operation.

Brute muscle meets sheer genius. Aspen’s standard 5.7L HEMI V8 engine produces 335 hp @ 5200 rpm and generates 370 lb-ft of torque @ 4200 rpm.

For peak efficiency, this engine features our advanced Multi-Displacement system (MDS). Using computer technology in conjunction with the Electric Throttle Control (ETC), MDS enables the HEMI engine to seamlessly transition from eight cylinders to four in a mere 40 milliseconds for improved fuel economy at highway cruising speed.

All geared up. Aspen’s 5-speed Automatic Transmission provides two overdrive ratios for increased highway fuel economy and reduced engine noise at highway speeds.

A TOW/HAUL transmission shift mode – conveniently engaged with the pushbutton switch in the column mounted automatic transmission shifter – improves performance and fuel economy while minimizing engine noise during trailer towing or heavy-load hauling.

Smooth it out. With its precision-tuned suspension, Aspen delivers outstanding ride quality and steering response while maintaining agile handling characteristics.

It’s the comfort and nimble driveability of a small SUV with the capability of a larger SUV.

How it works: The front suspension includes the following components:

• A link-type stabilizer bar features a ball joint at the lower attachment to the control arm, improving its effectiveness at reducing and controlling body lean, contributing to a more stable ride
• In the rear, a link-coil suspension uses four trailing arms and a Watt’s linkage to control axle movement.

Firm offer. Aspen provides firm footing with its advanced Gen II (second-generation) 4WD transfer case, featuring all-wheel drive, 4LOCK, plus Neutral and a 4LO setting for more extreme off-road conditions.

All-wheel drive provides even torque to all wheels during dry or slippery conditions.

How it works: All-wheel drive allows four-wheel-drive power to be used on all surfaces, all the time. This is due to its centre differential that allows the front and rear drive shafts to rotate at different speeds.

Since the drive shafts can rotate at different speeds, the vehicle can remain in all-wheel-drive mode indefinitely — even on dry pavement, without threat of damage to the drivetrain. 4LOCK part-time four-wheel drive provides added traction on very slippery surfaces by locking the front and rear axles together, but because it locks the axles together it must only be used on low-traction surfaces to prevent damage to the drive train.

For low-traction, low-speed conditions, the 4LO mode multiplies engine torque and locks the front and rear axles together so they rotate at the same speed for optimum traction.

It’s got backbone. Aspen is strengthened with a hydroformed frame which increases stiffness and durability, resulting in a smoother, quieter ride.

How it works: Hydroforming is a manufacturing process that uses highly pressurized water rather than heat to mould the frame. Benefits include:

• Greater strength and impact absorption
• Fewer welds for more durability
• Stronger and stiffer structure
• Less weight than conventional fames
• Lower NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)

We couldn’t care more. Advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags are standard. Dual inflators provide two separate bursts of inflating gas that can occur simultaneously or in series with a varying delay between the two events depending on the severity of the impact and/or the position of the driver seat.

Side curtain airbags covering all three rows of seats are also standard. Maximizing protection for front, second row and third row outboard occupants, the curtains deploy downward along the full length of the interior, covering the windows on the side where the impact occurs.

It’s not Extra Sensory Perception – it’s better. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is a computer-controlled system that is automatically activated to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle under almost any conditions.

The computer uses inputs from a steering wheel angle sensor, yaw-rate sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor and compares the input to the driver's intended course. Corrections are then made using the anti-lock brake system and traction control to help prevent oversteer and understeer conditions

• What’s stopping you? Aspen’s standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes feature innovative Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), providing outstanding system performance, shorter stopping distances, quicker responsiveness, longer lining life and quieter operation.
• ABS System EBD, a major feature of the standard four-wheel ABS system, replaces the conventional proportioning valve as a means of balancing front-to-rear braking effort under normal braking conditions.
• This feature has added benefits of balancing front-to-rear lining wear and minimizing instances of rear-wheel anti-lock action. EBD adjusts hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes based on the amount of tire slip indicated by the wheel speed sensors and automatically adapts to variations in vehicle loading and road surface. EBP includes special off-road logic.
• When the transfer case is in 4LOCK or 4LO mode, the system adjusts its response characteristics for slippery or deformable (gravel) surfaces, to optimize stopping distance under these conditions.

• Child Restraint Systems. Second row seats include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) anchorage systems for two child seats, one at each outboard seating position. With LATCH, child seats are secured by direct attachment to the vehicle seat structure, rather than by the vehicle’s seat belts. With LATCH-compatible child seats, lower anchors attach to the seat structure via heavy-gauge wire loops at the intersection of the cushion and back surfaces. An upper tether strap attaches to a tie down loop on the back of the seat cushion structure.

• Security access. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is standard. It locks and unlocks doors, turns on interior lamps, and arms and disarms Aspen’s standard Security Alarm.
• For added security, a Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer is standard, making it virtually impossible to drive the vehicle without a valid key.
• Aspen also comes standard with HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver. HomeLink can store three separate transmitter radio frequency codes to operate garage door openers, security gates and security lighting. The system will not send operating signals if the Vehicle Theft Security alarm is armed, thus preventing anyone from breaking into a vehicle parked outside a home and using the HomeLink system to gain home entry.