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2008 Chrysler Aspen Safety Review

August 1, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, frontal-impact; four stars, rollover resistance (4WD)
NHTSA

No test data
IIHS

Electronic Stability Program...helps maintain control
ForbesAutos

The 2008 Chrysler Aspen offers some excellent standard safety features, but top-heaviness and missing crash data means it gets a lower score from TheCarConnection.com.

Where the 2008 Chrysler Aspen falls short is in terms of rollover protection; although the 4WD version of this 2008 Chrysler gets four stars in NHTSA rollover tests, the 2WD model only rated three. The vehicle does get five stars for front-impact protection, but there are no government side impact crash-test results for the Aspen. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Aspen 2008 at all as of this writing.

Cars.com reports "standard safety equipment includes an electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology, which can apply brakes in short bursts to avert impending rollovers," along with "four-wheel-disc, antilock brakes and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats." ForbesAutos says 2008 Chrysler "Electronic Stability Program uses throttle and braking intervention to help the driver maintain control under a wide range of conditions and handling situations," and "includes three selectable modes that afford progressively less intervention."

Edmunds details optional safety equipment consisting of "power-adjustable pedals and ParkSense rear parking sensors."

ConsumerGuide is the only source normally consulted by our experts that consistently reports on visibility issues: their test drivers note that "thick front roof pillars obstruct view around corners," but overall, the Aspen offers "good rear visibility, aided by large outside mirrors."

Conclusion

The 2008 Chrysler Aspen has yet to be thoroughly crash-tested, but it has many safety features to protect you and your family.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, frontal-impact; four stars, rollover resistance (4WD)NHTSANo test dataIIHSElectronic Stability Program...helps maintain controlForbesAutos The 2008 Chrysler Aspen offers some excellent standard safety features, but top-heaviness and missing crash data means it gets a lower score from TheCarConnection.com. Where the 2008 Chrysler Aspen falls short is in terms of rollover protection; although the 4WD version of this 2008 Chrysler gets four stars in NHTSA rollover tests, the 2WD model only rated three. The vehicle does get five stars for front-impact protection, but there are no government side impact crash-test results for the Aspen. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Aspen 2008 at all as of this writing. Cars.com reports "standard safety equipment includes an electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology, which can apply brakes in short bursts to avert impending rollovers," along with "four-wheel-disc, antilock brakes and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats." ForbesAutos says 2008 Chrysler "Electronic Stability Program uses throttle and braking intervention to help the driver maintain control under a wide range of conditions and handling situations," and "includes three selectable modes that afford progressively less intervention." Edmunds details optional safety equipment consisting of "power-adjustable pedals and ParkSense rear parking sensors." ConsumerGuide is the only source normally consulted by our experts that consistently reports on visibility issues: their test drivers note that "thick front roof pillars obstruct view around corners," but overall, the Aspen offers "good rear visibility, aided by large outside mirrors." ConclusionThe 2008 Chrysler Aspen has yet to be thoroughly crash-tested, but it has many safety features to protect you and your family.  2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "premium features and an upscale appearance" Kelley Blue Book: "face comes off as conservative" Cars.com: "upscale version of Dodge's Durango " ForbesAutos: "carries distinctive Chrysler styling cues" Most reviewers agree ...

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The Aspen is a "tweener," not quite as roomy as competitors like the Ford Expedition and GM's big Tahoe/Yukon SUVs--both of which handle surprisingly well and have more usable space in back for passengers or cargo. The Aspen is more cumbersome to drive than mid-size, truck-based SUVs like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer or Ford Explorer, while its fuel efficiency isn't any better than the biggest utes. The Ford and GM full-size SUVs also boast top crash-test results. Meanwhile, the Sequoia has just been redesigned and has a noteworthy interior and impressive refinement. Interior appointments and features are the Aspen's strengths in the market; it's a little glitzier inside, with more features and a look that's similar to top-of-the-line competitors like the Yukon Denali or Expedition Limited, for less money.

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