Engine: 4.7-liter, sohc, 16-valve V8

Engine Options: 235-hp, 4.7-liter V8; 335-hp, 5.7-liter V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: multi-stage frontal airbags; full-coverage, side-curtain airbags; electronic stability control with rollover mitigation; ABS with EBD and brake assist; front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters; second-row seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH); tire pressure monitoring system; all-speed traction control; rear park assist; seatbelt reminder

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Newark, Delaware

Model Tested: Chrysler Aspen Limited 4WD 4.7-liter V8 ($33,520)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; rear seat air conditioning and heater; power windows, keyless-remote central locking and heated/folding outside mirrors; tilt steering wheel; AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack and four speakers; stain and odor resistant fabric upholstery; 40/20/40-split, folding, second-row seat; third-row bench seat; rear park assist; power liftgate; vehicle information center; overhead console with programmable garage/gate remote; auxiliary 115-volt power outlet; auxiliary 12-volt rear power outlet; fog lamps

Options as Tested: leather-trimmed front bucket, second-row 40/20/40 reclining and third-row 60/40 three-passenger seats ($875); Trailer Tow Group ($455); Alpine speakers with amplifier ($395); Sirius Satellite Radio ($195); UConnect package ($360)

Destination Charge: 745

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 235 @ 4600

Torque: 300 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/18

Wheelbase: 119.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 200.8/76/74.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.4/64.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.9 feet

Seating Capacity: 8 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.8/58.8/41.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.3/57.2/37.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.2/48/34.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 102.4 cubic feet

Payload: 1580

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower A-arm, torsion bar, gas-charged monotube shock, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches

Curb Weight: 5043 pounds

Towing Capacity: 5800 pounds

Tires: P265/60R18

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 27 Gallons