2009 Chrysler Aspen: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen is the Limited Hybrid, which combines a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with a two-mode hybrid system and standard 4WD. The regular Aspen also gets a stronger available 5.7-liter HEMI V8, but little else changes for this final model year.
About the 2009 Chrysler Aspen
1st generation (2007-2009), final year
Chrysler positioned the Aspen as its upscale full-size SUV: a three-row family vehicle with truck-based towing strength, V8 power, and a more polished Chrysler cabin and exterior treatment than the closely related Dodge Durango. For most buyers, the Aspen’s appeal was straightforward: room for up to eight, serious towing and hauling capability, and luxury-leaning touches that made it feel more premium than a work-focused SUV.
The Aspen Limited is the upscale, non-hybrid version, with three-row seating, a power liftgate, a rear parking camera and a touchscreen audio system with music storage. The Limited Hybrid keeps eight-passenger seating and useful towing ability while adding leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats and touchscreen navigation with a display showing how the hybrid system is working.
What changed, by category
2009 Chrysler Aspen specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, Hybrid, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, EVT |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 13–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19–22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 303–376 hp |
| Torque | 330–401 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8950 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 102.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 in |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Navigation System | |
| Satellite Radio | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Power Driver Seat | |
| Remote Start | |
| Third Row Seat | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2009 Chrysler Aspen?
The biggest change is the Limited Hybrid model. It pairs a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with a two-mode hybrid system and standard 4WD while retaining three-row, eight-passenger seating.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Aspen a carryover from 2008?
No, the 2009 Aspen is not a complete carryover. It adds the Limited Hybrid, and the regular Aspen receives a stronger available 5.7-liter HEMI V8; otherwise, the lineup changes very little.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid still have a V8?
Yes, the 2009 Aspen Limited Hybrid uses a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with Chrysler’s two-mode hybrid system. It also has regenerative braking and standard 4WD.
How does the 2009 Aspen Limited Hybrid differ from the regular Limited?
The Limited Hybrid adds a two-mode hybrid system, standard 4WD and a navigation display that shows hybrid power flow. The regular Limited is the non-hybrid version and focuses on three-row comfort, towing and convenience features.
Was 2009 the final year for the Chrysler Aspen?
Yes, 2009 was the final model year of the first-generation Chrysler Aspen, which ran from 2007 through 2009.