Model Year | 2008 |
Model | Aspen |
Trim | Limited |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Final Drive Ratios | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |
Homelink. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |
No crossbars. | |
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage. | |
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |
Climate Control | |
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |
Engine / Motor | |
No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |
Exterior | |
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |
Infotainment | |
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | |
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Reports engine speed. | |
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well. | |
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |
Transmission | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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