Chrysler Aspen: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Chrysler Aspen is a full-size, three-row SUV known for V8 power, strong towing ability, and seating for up to eight. It was Chrysler’s more polished alternative to the closely related Dodge Durango.
Sold from 2007 through 2009, the Aspen paired the strength of a truck-based family SUV with a more upscale cabin and exterior. Its core formula stayed consistent: three-row space, useful hauling and towing ability, and V8 power. A hybrid joined the lineup for the final model year, adding better fuel economy without changing the Aspen’s big-SUV character.
Strengths
- It seats up to eight, making it useful for larger families or carpools.
- Its truck-based design gives it serious pulling ability, with a maximum tow rating of 8,950 pounds in 2009.
- The cabin and exterior have a more polished feel than the closely related Dodge Durango.
- V8 power suits towing, hauling, and the Aspen’s substantial size.
- The 2009 hybrid improved fuel economy to 20 mpg city and 22 mpg highway while retaining a V8.
Who it's for
The Aspen suits a family that needs three rows and real towing strength but wants something more polished than a work-focused SUV. It also makes sense for shoppers comfortable with the fuel use and size of an older, V8-powered full-size vehicle.
Chrysler Aspen lineup
The lineup centered on the Limited, which reflects the Aspen’s luxury-leaning mission rather than a bare-bones, work-truck approach. Pick the regular Limited for the traditional V8 experience and the broadest fit with the Aspen’s towing-focused identity. For 2009 only, the Limited Hybrid paired a 5.7-liter V8 with a hybrid system, making it the version for buyers who want better fuel economy while keeping the Aspen’s full-size space and capability.
Chrysler Aspen generations
From 2009 to 2009, the Aspen spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation arrived for 2007.
1st Generation (2007–2009)
The Aspen was a full-size, three-row SUV related to the Dodge Durango, with more upscale Chrysler styling and V8 towing ability. Its only covered year is 2009, the generation’s final year.
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2009Trim changes
The Limited Hybrid joins the lineup with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and a two-mode hybrid system. The regular 5.7-liter V8 also gains power.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Chrysler Aspen.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of SUV is the Chrysler Aspen?
The Chrysler Aspen is a full-size, truck-based SUV with three rows. It combines family space and strong towing ability with a more polished cabin and exterior than a work-focused large SUV.
How many people does the Chrysler Aspen seat?
The Chrysler Aspen seats up to eight people across three rows. Its rear seats fold to make the cabin more useful for carrying a mix of passengers and cargo.
What is the Chrysler Aspen known for?
The Chrysler Aspen is known for V8 power, three-row space, and serious towing ability in an upscale-looking package. Properly equipped versions can tow up to 8,950 pounds and provide up to 102.4 cubic feet of cargo room.
Does the Chrysler Aspen come as a hybrid?
Yes. A Limited Hybrid joined the lineup for the Aspen’s final model year. It paired a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with a two-mode hybrid system, regenerative braking, and standard four-wheel drive.
What fuel economy does the Chrysler Aspen get?
Gas Aspens are rated at 13–14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. The Limited Hybrid improves that to 20 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, with its biggest gain coming in city driving.
Did the Chrysler Aspen come with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive?
Yes. The Aspen lineup included both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions. The Limited Hybrid came with four-wheel drive as standard equipment.
How is the Chrysler Aspen related to the Dodge Durango?
The Aspen is closely related to the Dodge Durango, but Chrysler gave it a more upscale cabin and exterior treatment. Both follow the same basic truck-based, three-row SUV formula.
How many generations of the Chrysler Aspen were made?
The Chrysler Aspen had one generation, covering the 2007–2009 model years. Its short run means used examples share the same basic full-size, three-row design.