In a move that is sure to please soccer moms everywhere, Chrysler has recently announced that they will begin production on 2 Hybrid SUVs utilizing their new Two Mode gasoline-electric hybrid system.
Featured in the new Durango and Aspen hybrids is a 385hp , 5.7l Hemi V8 equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission which has 2 internal electric motors giving the car enough juice to run on electric up to 25mph, and boosting the MPG up to 20.
Of course, it costs money to be environmentally friendly seeing as the Durango is expected to retail for $45,340 and the Aspen for $45,570. Fret not though as Chrysler has assured us that you will probably get a $1,800 tax cut if you buy one of these vehicles. Gee thanks!
Tags: aspen, durango, hybrid
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What is the point of a $45K hybrid SUV that only gets 20 miles to the gallon which is hardly fuel efficient!!! GET RID OF THESE STUPID IDEA’S. This is a perfect example of another product built by a U.S. auto manufacturer that nobody wants. Look at Toyota and Honda who both offer products that are far better, far more fuel efficient, far more reliable, and keep their resale value for much less money. If things don’t change. Ford is going to be the only one left one day and Chrysler and GM are going to fail. They just don’t get it!!!