Dodge Durango/Chrysler Aspen, two mode hybrid system

Heard that Chrysler Group will soon announce the Dodge Durango, two mode hybrid system. The system will improve highway gas mileage by 25%. Will also run in full hybrid mode during city driving.

Sounds good, especially today, since gas prices are bad...

 

You heard correct sir.

The 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid will be available this fall anddoes indeedutilizethe mosttechnologicallyadvanced two-mode hybrid powertrain. Thismarks Dodge's first efforts at providing fuel efficient vehicle technology.

The gas mileage is also as you stated, 40% greater fuel efficiency in the city and 25% overall. The '09 Durango HEMI Hybrid will tout and estimated 385 horsepower and an impressive towing capability at 6,000 lbs. Plus you'll get seating for 8 and best-in-class* cargo capacity behind the 2nd row.

The hybrid technology in this case is designed specifically to provide better fuel economy without sacrificing "real" SUV capability, and it will likely serve as a template for future hybrid powertrain design in the automotive industry.

If you are interested in checking it out for yourself, the vehicle is now featured on the main Dodge.com site and on the Red Letter Dodge blog. As always, I will be around to answer any questions.

Thanks,

Will

*Based on 2007 Automotive News classification

 

its not a hybrid like U think its basicly a tranny hybrid. chevy,ford and chrysler joint venture.

 

If you don't mind my asking,whatdo you mean by tranny hybrid?

Yes indeed, this is the same technology developed jointly by Chrysler, Diamler, BMW, and GM.

-Will

 

Official Pricingfor the 2009 Dodge DurangoHEMI hybrid was announcedthis weekas starting out at$45,340and can now beviewed on the Durango Hybrid vehicle page.In addition to the pricing, it was alsoannounced that customers are expected to recieve an estimated tax credit of $1,800.

Cheers,

Will

 

40% greater fuel efficiency in the city and 25% overall it' s a pretty good performance. Also, the fact that it will provide better fuel economy without sacrificing "real" SUV capability it' s another good news. But what can you tell me about the future? Can you give me names and numbers or years relating to the future hybrids?

 

Unfortunately no, the only future vehicle slated tobe available withthe 2 mode hybridsystem for sure is the 2010 Ram. It's to my understanding that consideration of this specific hybridtechnology in other models has already begun, but is dependant on market conditions and vehicle demand.

Will

 

Official EPA fuel economy numbers are out for the 2009Dodge Durango Hybridreturning at20 city and 22 highway - a 40 percent improvement in city mileage andachieving best-in-class fuel economy ratings for a full-size 4x4 SUV.

Will

 

When is the diesel coming for the Aspen, and other Chrysler vehicles?