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Chrysler Aspen Hybrid 2008 review.

Later this month Chrysler will finally launch the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids. These are the first non-GM products of the 2-Mode hybrid partnership that also includes GM, Daimler and BMW. Chrysler hopes that the hybrid models can revive its big SUV sales, but if GM’s experience with the Tahoe and Yukon Hybrids is any indication, there may be cause for concern. (more…)

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2008 review.

CHRYSLER has continued to march its venerable people-mover upmarket with the fifth-generation Grand Voyager launched last week in Australia.
Kicking off from $56,990 to $75,990, the new RT-series seven-seater wagon will not be offered in either short-wheelbase ‘Voyager’ guise or with an all-wheel drive option. (more…)

Chrysler Town & Country Limited 2008 Review.

Model: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Engine: 4.0-liter V6

Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp/259 lb.-ft.

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Wheelbase: 121.2 in.

Length x Width x Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.8 in.

Tires: P225/65R17 (more…)

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008 review.

Since 2001, the PT Cruiser has moved from being a low-volume, high-demand vehicle; Chrysler more than tripled production to meet demand, and then lowered demand with a 2006 refresh that eliminated some of the PT’s unique interior and exterior looks, while some analysts and, reportedly, some within Chrysler referred to the popular vehicle as a flash-in-the-pan or a failure. Oddly, though, the PT is still a good choice; though its gas mileage remains less than ideal and its acceleration less than thrilling, that’s true for most cars in its class. The exterior may not be as striking as it was in 2001, thanks to a poorly executed under-bumper area and perhaps ill-advised modifications to the headlights, but it is still as unique as it was — even with the Chevy HHR on the road. (When GM applied full resources to a PT-like vehicle, they ended up with something no better than the low-budget PT.) (more…)

Chrysler 300 2008 review.

Smooth, quiet operation, tight handling, space, luxury: The Chrysler 300 sedan has it all, at attractive prices. Yet what the 300 has more than anything is bold, appealing styling.

The Chrysler 300 nameplate includes a wide range of engines and amenities, from a frugal V6 to the powerful SRT8. (more…)

Chrysler Aspen 2008 review.

The 2008 Chrysler Aspen is a big, traditional sport utility vehicle capable of towing substantial loads. The Aspen is in the same class as the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Ford Expedition, but it has more luxury amenities than most of those vehicles.
Introduced for the 2007 model year, the Chrysler Aspen is based on the Dodge Durango. Aspen shares Durango’s size and mechanicals, the main differences being styling, interior and tuning. Both use truck chassis and engineering, giving them the advantages of a cavernous interior and the ability to tow trailers (up to 8,900 pounds). (more…)

Chrysler Pacifica 2008 review.

The Chrysler Pacifica helped launch a trend known in the industry as crossover vehicles. Crossovers are designed to combine the best attributes of sport-utility vehicles, sedans, and minivans. The Pacifica drives more like a minivan than an SUV or sedan, but doesn’t have the sliding doors or uncool stigma of a minivan.

Pacifica has four sedan-like doors and the wide rear liftgate you’d expect on a sport-utility vehicle. Inside it’s roomy and comfortable, whether upholstered in fabric or leather. Getting in and out is easy. It rides like a sedan and handles well for a vehicle of its heft, and it’s more enjoyable to drive through suburbia than just about any truck-based SUV. On the highway, it’s smooth and quiet. (more…)

Chrysler Sebring 2008 review.

The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model.
The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others. The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors. The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. (more…)

Chrysler 300C 2008 review.

The Chrysler 300C is already the most striking vehicle on the road for less than £30,000 - and for 2008 Chrysler will make the 300C stand out even more - with a revised exterior and an updated interior across the range. Chrysler will also launch an entirely new model in the UK - the diesel-powered ‘SRT-Design’. (more…)