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Chrysler Aspen 2009

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Chrysler Aspen 2009

Encore trop !

Par Jean-Pierre Bouchard

La conjoncture actuelle n'empêche pas Chrysler de vendre un nombre important d'Aspen. La firme a même décidé d'ajouter une version hybride.

Carrosserie

L'Aspen est un véhicule conçu pour loger jusqu'à huit personnes. Aucune amélioration esthétique pour 2009. La véritable nouveauté concerne l'arrivée de la technologie hybride, fruit d'une collaboration entre BMW, GM et Mercedes-Benz. L'Aspen rivalise donc avec le GMC Yukon hybride.

Habitacle

Les généreuses dimensions du véhicule se traduisent par un habitacle spacieux, à l'avant et à l'arrière. Les marchepieds facilitent les entrées et les sorties. Les sièges avant procurent un très bon confort tout comme la banquette médiane qui peut être remplacée, en option, par des fauteuils. Ce type de véhicule ne donne pas vraiment envie de maigrir mais, au contraire, de prendre du poids pour le remplir. La banquette de troisième rangée fournit un confort raisonnable, à condition d'y mettre les efforts nécessaires pour y accéder.

Mécanique

Le V8 de 5,7 litres HEMI est appuyé par un moteur électrique; ce tandem autorise d'excellentes performances au moment de démarrer et de dépasser. Réduction de la consommation promise : 25 % en moyenne et 40 % en ville. En termes de fonctionnement, cette technologie n'est pas vraiment différente de celle de Toyota. Élément intéressant, la capacité de remorquage atteint 2 722 kilos.

Comportement

Après quelques tours en piste, force est de constater que le comportement ressemble à celui d'un Aspen traditionnel, si l'on tient compte, bien entendu, du poids additionnel des batteries. Le confort est au rendez-vous, mais le véhicule a toutefois tendance à rebondir un peu trop sur les inégalités.

Conclusion

C'est un fait : la demande pour ce type de véhicule existe. Car les constructeurs se plaisent à la créer et à offrir des véhicules pour y répondre. La technologie hybride ne met qu'un baume sur un problème qui, tôt ou tard, devra être résolu de façon plus draconienne.

Informations

Warranty Basic:
3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain:
5 Years/100,000 km

Corrosion:
3 Years/Unlimited km

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/100,000 km

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Description PDSF
Prix de base 55,995.00 $
Frais de transport 1,350.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 57,345.00 $
Prix total sans les options 57,345.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification Multi-purpose vehicle

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code DF9
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.71
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.37
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 10.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 9.2 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City 2283.72 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 2606.42 mi
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City N/A
Battery Range N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code EZE
Engine Type Gas/Electric V8
Displacement 5.7L/345
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 345 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 380 @ 4200
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 18.7 qts

Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Volume 154.7 ft³
Front Head Room 40.8 in
Front Leg Room 41.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 59.4 in
Front Hip Room 58.8 in
Second Head Room 39.3 in
Second Leg Room 37.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 59.6 in
Second Hip Room 57.2 in
Third Head Room 39.2 in
Third Leg Room 34.5 in
Third Shoulder Room 58.9 in
Third Hip Room 48.0 in
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 119.2 in
Length, Overall 200.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 76.0 in
Height, Overall 74.3 in
Track Width, Front 64.4 in
Track Width, Rear 64.4 in
Min Ground Clearance 8.7 in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A
Liftover Height 33.2 in
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 48.2 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 102.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 67.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 19.0 ft³
Trunk Volume N/A

Chassis

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight N/A
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Heavy Duty
Suspension Type - Rear Heavy Duty
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A
Tires
Front Tire Order Code TP5
Rear Tire Order Code TP5
Spare Tire Order Code N/A
Front Tire Size P265/60R18
Rear Tire Size P265/60R18
Spare Tire Size N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size 18 x 8.0 in
Spare Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Steering
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 18.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.44
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.9 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr Regenerative
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 102 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 5.7L V8 Hemi Hybrid-electric engine
  • Electronically controlled throttle
  • Next generation engine controller
  • 4-speed AHS-T RWD automatic transmission
  • Brake/park interlock
  • 3.21 axle ratio
  • Electronic stability program
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 500 CCA maintenance-free battery w/rundown protection
  • Tip start ignition
  • Fuel tank skid plate
  • 7050# GVWR
  • HD suspension
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Front/rear HD shock absorbers
  • 205mm front axle
  • Corporate 8.25 rear axle
  • Tire carrier winch
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Regenerative 4-wheel disc anti-lock disc brakes
  • Scissor type jack

EXTERIOR

  • 18" x 8.0" aluminum chrome-clad wheels
  • P265/60R18 on/off road BSW Goodyear tires
  • Full size spare tire
  • 17" steel spare wheel
  • Body-color/bright side roof rails
  • Body-color fascias w/bright insert
  • Chrome bodyside moulding
  • Bright belt mouldings
  • Rear wheelhouse liners
  • Body colour running boards
  • Black/bright grille
  • Automatic halogen headlamps
  • Fog lamps
  • Front/rear aimable LED lamps
  • Heated pwr 6x9 multi-function fold-away mirrors -inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror
  • Deep tint sunscreen glass
  • Tinted front door glass
  • Laminated front & rear door glass
  • Bright door handles
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear variable intermittent wiper/washer
  • Bright license plate brow
  • Pwr liftgate w/LED lamps

ENTERTAINMENT

  • MyGig multimedia system w/navigation -inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD/DVD, changer, MP3 playback, hard disk drive, touch-screen display, auxiliary audio input, (8) Alpine speakers w/subwoofer, 368-watt amp, memory, SIRIUS satellite radio w/(1) year service subscription
  • Fixed long mast antenna

INTERIOR

  • Heated front low-back bucket seats -inc: pwr 8-way driver seat w/memory, pwr 4-way passenger seat
  • 2nd row 40/20/40 reclining bench seating
  • 3rd row 3-pass 60/40 split seating
  • Leather-trimmed 1st & 2nd row seating
  • Luxury front & rear floor mats
  • Luxury tilt steering wheel w/audio controls
  • Full length floor console w/premium armrest
  • Soft touch instrument panel -inc: 12V pwr outlet, ambient lighting bezel
  • Instrument cluster -inc: 200 kmh speedometer, tachometer, tire pressure monitoring display
  • Warning lamps -inc: decklid/liftgate ajar, door ajar, low washer fluid
  • Warning chimes -inc: headlamps on, key-in-ignition, seatbelt on
  • Vehicle info center
  • Pwr front windows w/one-touch up/down
  • Pwr door locks
  • Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory
  • Keyless entry
  • Universal garage door opener
  • ParkView back-up camera
  • UConnect hands-free communication system
  • Cruise control
  • ParkSense rear park assist system
  • Security alarm
  • Sentry key theft deterrent system
  • Dual zone auto climate control -inc: rear air conditioning w/heater, memory
  • Rear window defroster
  • 115V & 12V auxiliary pwr outlet
  • Woodgrain instrument panel bezel
  • Premium vinyl door trim w/map pockets
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Overhead console
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Passenger assist handles
  • Illuminated entry
  • Rear courtesy/reading lamps
  • Rear compartment storage tray
  • Cargo tie-down loops
  • Rear 12V pwr outlet

SAFETY

  • 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
  • Advanced multistage front air bags
  • All row supplemental side curtain air bags
  • Supplemental side air bags
  • Occupant classification sensor
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Electronic stability control
  • Brake/park interlock
  • Dual note electric horn

AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX

FEDERAL AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX ___ 100 $

ENGINE

5.7L V8 HEMI HYBRID-ELECTRIC ENGINE
  • (STD)
EZE 0 $

TRANSMISSION

4-SPEED AHS-T RWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • (STD)
DF9 0 $

CPOS PKG

29V CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG
  • inc: 5.7L V8 HEMI Hybrid-electric engine, 4-speed AHS-T RWD auto trans
29V 0 $

PAINT SCHEME

STANDARD PAINT ___ 0 $

PAINT

BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC PS2 0 $
BRILLIANT BLACK CRYSTAL PRL PXR 0 $
CITY TEAL METALLIC PQN 0 $
COOL VANILLA PWG 0 $
DEEP CRIMSON CRYSTAL PEARL PHF 0 $
LIGHT SANDSTONE METALLIC PKG 0 $
MINERAL GRAY METALLIC PDM 0 $
STEEL BLUE METALLIC PBM 0 $

SEAT TYPE

1ST ROW BUCKET, 2ND ROW 40/20/40 RECLINING BENCH SEATING
  • (STD)
CGL 0 $

SEAT TRIM

LIGHT GRAYSTONE, LEATHER-TRIMMED 1ST & 2ND ROW SEATS
  • (STD)
DZJ1 0 $

TIRES

P265/60R18 ON/OFF ROAD BSW GOODYEAR TIRES
  • (STD)
TP5 0 $

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

TRAILER TOW GROUP
  • inc: 7 & 4 pin wiring harness, aux trans oil cooling, HD engine cooler, HD service group, class IV receiver hitch, pwr steering cooler
AHC 525 $
REAR SEAT VIDEO SYSTEM XRV 1200 $
PWR SUNROOF GWA 1250 $