2024 Chrysler Aspen Release Date, Engine, Models – The 2024 Chrysler Aspen is a full-size sport-utility vehicle based on the Dodge Durango. It features three rows of seats and a maximum seating capacity of seven passengers, with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options available.
The Aspen’s truck-based underpinnings—including a robust hydroformed frame—make it an excellent choice for towing; 4×4 variants include a dedicated tow/haul mode for the five-speed automatic gearbox and Trailer Sway Control assists with stability when towing. The 2024 Chrysler Aspen has a maximum towing capacity of 8,950 pounds when fully equipped.
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The 2024 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a HEMI engine but lacks exhilarating acceleration, while it excels in towing capacity and riding comfort. According to Car & Driver, “engine options include a 4.7-liter V-8 or a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8.” According to ForbesAutos, the latter engine is “about 40% more powerful.” According to Edmunds, “Hemi-powered vehicles can tow up to 8,900 pounds,” owing to the engine’s “335 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque.” Additionally, Edmunds notes that the smaller 4.7-liter V-8 produces “303 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque” and can tow up to 5,950 pounds.
Both engines are mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox that can operate in 2WD or 4WD, Edmunds says. This 2024 Chrysler gearbox has been condemned by various consumer automobile websites contacted by TheCarConnection.com for its lack of a manual selection above second gear, which results in unnecessary gear hunting on steep climbs and excessive braking on downgrades. According to Cars.com, “rear-wheel drive is standard, and two four-wheel-drive systems are available; one is geared for pavement travel, while the other is more suited to off-road use.”
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While most evaluations received by TheCarConnection.com indicate that the 2024 Chrysler’s front seats have more than enough legroom, travelers in the second and third rows do not. ConsumerGuide admits that the “third row” can accommodate people for “short excursions at most.” According to Kelley Blue Book, “Aspen does not have a terrible seat in the house.” If your guests express dissatisfaction with your driving, it will be about your driving, not their accommodations. Edmunds notes that while “moving around the [this 2024 Chrysler] interior does not need the agility of a gymnast,” even with captain’s chairs in the second row, “legroom is still cramped.”
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The Aspen’s controls and displays are beautiful and well-designed, the materials are rather cheery (as long as you don’t mind the wood grain trim), and the front-seat passengers are provided with supportive, comfy seats. The 2024 Chrysler Aspen’s three rows of chairs may accommodate eight people in a pinch, albeit those in the third row would be crammed unless they are youngsters. There are 68.4 cubic feet of baggage capacity with the third row folded.
The 2024 Chrysler Aspen comes in a single model level, Limited, and standard equipment includes a new 303-horsepower, 4.7-liter V-8 engine with E85/flex-fuel capabilities, 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, and air conditioning. The primary audio system has been upgraded to include an AM/FM/CD player with an auxiliary input.
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The Aspen comes in a single trim level with two- or four-wheel drive. While Edmunds notes that “standard equipment includes full power accessories,” “customers seeking an upscale experience can opt for the [2024 Chrysler] 28J Quick Order Package, which includes 20-inch chrome wheels, automatic climate control, leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, driver seat memory, laminated door glass, and a power liftgate with rear parking assist.”
The optional 2024 Chrysler navigation system and a variety of audio and entertainment choices will keep you on track and comfortable on your morning commute or cross-country trips. Mother Proof states that while the “back seat entertainment system is rather durable,” the “remote control is neatly concealed in the overhead console and removable, making it much simpler for the kids to lose.”