Chrysler Aspen Hybrid reviews

2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid:

• The Aspen's comfortable interior, available Hemi engine and raft of standard safety features deserve a tip of the hat, but what truly stands out is its price.- Cars.com

• Despite a length three inches shy of 17 feet, the Aspen responds quickly to steering inputs and handles rapid lane changes and curving roads with aplomb.- JSOnline.com

• Its 300-volt battery allows for silent, engine-free idle with air-conditioning and other accessories on. The electric motor makes 87 hp; the engine makes 345. The Hemi offers plenty of power on full-throttle launches, but it hesitates momentarily on aggressive partial-throttle launches, throwing a bit of shudder and hesitation into the transition from engine-off stoplights.- Truck Trend

What reviewers liked least about the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid:

• 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.- New Car Test Drive

2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Comparisons:

• Chrysler says the Aspen, its first SUV, competes in price with the GMC Yukon and in perception with the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade - lofty targets indeed. Don't be fooled: The Aspen is no Escalade. But given its bargain price, comfortable interior and upscale styling, I think it's a compelling alternative to some of the more everyday models out there.- Cars.com

Best one-liners about the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid:

• This hybrid system, developed with General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, extends the life of the Hemi V-8 that Chrysler diligently built up into a marketing buzzword four years ago.- Truck Trend