Even though Chrysler’s Aspen continues to create popularity amongst those consumers still interested in luxury SUVs regardless of the growing price of fuel, the overall segment continues to slump. Chrysler’s answer is to add a dual-mode hybrid gas-electric drive program to the Durango’s refined cousin.

The new drivetrain continues to use the revived HEMI which is only turned on when required. With light throttle the Aspen Hybrid can run on electric power alone up to approximately 30 mph under ideal conditions, which most likely represents the majority of driving most city dwellers are likely to do on a every day basis. In addition, the HEMI can operate on either four or eight cylinders which allows for greater fuel efficiency when there isn’t demand for all of the HEMI’s 385 horsepower.


The Aspen Hybrid utilizes a 300-volt battery pack which is located under the second row seats. That’s enough juice to deal with cruising city streets under electric power alone. Fuel economy need to climb to 18 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway over the regular 13/18. Taking into consideration that the Aspen Hybrid is only being offered with Chrysler’s AWD system, that’s incredibly impressive.

The Aspen Hybrid still has plenty of hustle and muscle for such a huge vehicle, and handling is responsive for a LSUV. Chrysler’s regenerative braking is a lot more than up to the task of slowing the Aspen to a quit as well as supplying a small extra recharge. For approximately ,000 the Aspen Hybrid is an exceptionally attractive hybrid LSUV.

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