With the mass exodus by automakers towards more fuel-efficient platforms and drivetrains, the lingering question is: What is to become of traditional full-size body-on-frame SUV's? Part of that answer lies in the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid.
The seven-passenger Durango Hybrid utilizes its 345 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with multiple displacement cylinder shutoff, combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor sending power to all four wheels to achieve very respectable fuel economy for this full-size SUV.
This hybrid setup delivers 20 miles per gallon city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway for the Durango Hybrid.
For those trying to get every last MPG via hyper-miling, the Hybrid Gauge tells you just how much or how little of the HEMI engine and battery power is being utilized.
Initial base MSRP for the 2009 Dodge Durango is $45,040. A fully loaded model will top out at around $48,000. Hybrid components are backed by an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty, while the rest of the drivetrain is backed by an impressive unlimited warranty.
With the rugged construction of a traditional SUV, and the benefit of hybrid technology, the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid makes it easy to drive a full-size sport-ute!