06-30-2008, 12:23 PM
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Coming for 2009 - Durango Hybrid with about 25% better fuel economy:
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In its most basic form, the Durango's two-mode system combines a standard 5.7-liter Hemi V8, two electric motors and a very sophisticated transmission that manages all the power. In the low-speed mode of the two-mode system, the Durango will shut down completely at a stop and runs on electric power only at low speeds. In other words, when you're sitting in traffic, this Durango is more like a giant, Hemi-powered Prius.
At higher speeds, the Durango's V8 kicks in its 345 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. Together with the electric motors, Dodge says there's a total of 385 hp on tap. It's enough to give the Durango a 6,000-pound tow rating along with an expected 25 percent improvement in highway fuel mileage. In the city, Dodge says the Durango will deliver 40 percent better fuel economy than the standard gasoline version. Given the 4WD model's EPA numbers of 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway, expect the hybrid version to get just over 18 mpg in the city and around 22 mpg on the highway.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...ngohybrid.html
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