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Dodge Durang is perhaps the most typical representative of large-size SUVs of all workaholics who don’t love any obstacles, but with only one exception – that it would be better to leave it on the road because its mileage is only 13 miles per gallon. Without any doubt, the company Durango produces a hybrid version of SUV. As it expects the estimated fuel economy of Dodge Durango will be 18 in the city and 19 on the highway. This is almost 40 and 5 percent, respectively better than in its gasoline analogue Hemi.

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In the Dodge Durango, as in the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, there is V-8 HEMI engine with volume of 5,7 l. Joint power of engines is 385 horsepower as well as the technology of two regimes like in the hybrids Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The main advantage of hybrid, unlike hybrids-rivals, is incomparable towing system. In addition, Dodge Durango weighs 5.5 thousand pounds and has 4WD powerful system. Depending on the road, all power passes to the rear wheels.

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The final towing force is not more than 6 thousand pounds. All the same it commands respect despite the fact that it does not reach even 8950 pounds of its petrol analogue.

The release of first hybrid was planed in 2003. By that time, Durango Hybrid would be a lightweight version that works on electric motor in traffic jams. In 2009 the Durango Hybrid has stronger in all senses. This powerful, spacious and practical car perfectly suited for travel to work with not so bad fuel consumption at that.