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2007 Chrysler Aspen Auto Show Photo

Riding on a wave of past success, Chrysler is expanding into the lucrative luxury SUV segment, to compete with the Lincoln and Cadillac. Chrysler's first SUV will be based off the Dodge Durango platform, yet does offer several Chrysler-unique styling cues and a decidedly more upscale look and feel than its Dodge counterpart. Outside, the wide horizontal grille, unique headlights, winged badge, sculpted hood (a la Chrysler Crossfire), and liberal use of chrome should be enough to allow Aspen buyers to feel unique and stylish. 20-inch chrome wheels and specially jeweled tail lamps are designed to differentiate this large midsize (small fullsize?) SUV from its Dodge counterpart. Inside, as one might expect, the Aspen will offer soft-touch leather, upscale white-faced gauges, and many wood-grained trim pieces. As is the Chrysler custom, the center stack will hold an analog clock. In addition, options like a full-screen Nav, DVD entertainment, and heated second-row seats will be available. Standard safety features include ESP, 3-row side-curtain airbags, backup and tire pressure sensors, and roll mitigation. Under the hood, Aspens will offer a choice of 4.7-liter (235-hp) or 5.7-liter Hemi (335-hp) V-8s; the latter equipped with the fuel-saving MDS (Multi-Displacement System). Each engine gets a different four-wheel drive system; the 4.7-liter V-8 will come standard with a single-speed, full-time all-wheel drive system. The 5.7-liter V-8 will have a two-speed transfer case, with all-wheel drive capability. Look for Aspens to go on sale by the fall of 2006 with a starting price nearing $38,000. We'd expect a fully loaded unit to push $48,000.

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