2009 Dodge Durango SUV
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The Durango Hybrid is Dodge's first attempt at a hybrid, although, the Hybrid keeps its special powertrain relatively low key. The 2009 Durango Hybrid can operate on gasoline and electric power, or on gas power alone. This Durango is a 4-door, 8-passenger sport-utility, available in one trim only, the Limited 4X4, and it is brand new for 2009. It runs pure electric in reverse and up to 25 mph in drive. Further, the hybrid system allows more use of the four-cylinder mode for the Hemi's Multiple Displacement System at highway speeds. The projected 25 percent fuel economy increase is great for any car, but it's even more significant in a vehicle that only averages 12 mpg. The Durango Hybrid achieves 20-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The Durango gets better mileage than any full size gasoline powered SUV, and it drives with similar capabilities as its conventional Durango sibling.
Driving
the Durango Hybrid
The Durango Hybrid drives like a typical truck based
SUV. Maximum towing capacity for the Durango Hybrid is 6,000 pounds. Total
output, when combined with the advanced two-mode hybrid system, is 400
horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque - the most powerful hybrid SUVs. Compared
to many of today's crossover vehicles, the Durango is much rougher and less of a
smooth ride. The tall "midsize" sport/utility feels and acts bigger than a Tahoe
or Yukon. Still, the Durango easily maintains control and responds well. The
Hybrid has a Traction Power Inversion Module that determines when the vehicle
should operate in the first or second mode and also chooses gears. The first
mode on the Durango is mostly for around-town driving and can use battery power
alone up to 25 mph. 2009 Dodge Design
It is not easy
to spot the differences between the non-hybrid Durango and the 2009 Dodge
Durango Hemi Hybrid. Slight variations to improve wind and rolling resistance
are present according to Dodge. This only makes since as the whole point of the
two-mode hybrid is that you don't have to give up performance and looks for
better economy. Minimum ground clearance is down 0.9 inches, despite a load
floor that's closer to that of the regular Durango. Eighteen-inch chrome wheels
are standard. Hybrid badges appear near the front fenders and above the rear
bumper, but they're comparatively humble. Compared to competition, the Durango
is smaller than the Tahoe and Expedition. Inside
the Hybrid
The 2009 Durango offers plenty of storage area; with
the second row down there's 102 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The liftgate opens
easily and is power-operated. The cargo floor is relatively low, thanks to the
rear suspension design, making loading and unloading easier. The second-row seat
easily flips forward with the touch of one hand, and the seatback flops flat
just as easily. Standard features on the 2009 Durango Hybrid include leather
upholstery and heated power front seats. Hybrid-specific implements include a
screen on the navigation system that shows real-time power flow between the
drivetrain components - the battery brakes and engine. Durango
Hybrid Power
The two-mode hybrid that powers the Durango Hybrid is
the same system utilized in the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe hybrids and
jointly developed with General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, and The BMW Group. A
variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Durango
Hybrid uses an advanced 2-mode hybrid system which conserves energy by using an
electrically variable 4-speed automatic transmission, a 300-volt NiMH storage
battery, two 87-hp electric motors, and a 345-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine which
includes the Multi-displacement System (MDS). The ECVT has two electric motors
and four fixed gears. Total output is 385 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of
torque. The Durango's two-mode hybrid system starts with a 300-volt battery
pack, which is recharged using the friction from the SUV's regenerative brakes.
In turn, the battery powers two transmission-integrated electric motors - most
conventional hybrids have one.Summary
The Durango
Hybrid's biggest benefit is its excellent gas mileage, its incognito hybrid
badging, and its spacious and easily accessible third row seating. Standard
safety features include electronic stability control and four airbags including
side curtains. This model does not have any exterior modifications when compared
to the gasoline powered Durango, unlike the GM two-stage hybrid vehicles that
tout their green powertrains. The bottom line is it gets good fuel economy and
emits less pollution. Utilizing a two-mode hybrid setup, the big Durango takes
advantage of a fuel-saving Multi-Displacement System (MDS) technology. A
trailer-towing package, sunroof and a rear-seat DVD player are the only options
on Dodge Durango. For additional information on the Dodge Durango, follow this link.