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For its part, Chrysler is aware of the test and is disputing the results, insisting that the vehicle shown was in an “overloaded condition.” In fact, a source close to the matter says the vehicle contained five passengers, plus a cargo area filled with sandbags, which could have put the vehicle as much as 200 pounds over its specified weight rating.
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Chrysler also claims it was contacted by Teknikens Värld only after the issue containing the road test went to print. Chrysler’s response was to immediately fly a team of engineers to Sweden to work with the staff of the magazine to determine the factors behind its results.