Chrysler news

The Chrysler Aspen Hybrid for 2008, along with stable-mate Dodge Durango Hybrid, will both offer Chrysler Group’s all-new 5.7-liter HEMI hybrid power train. These debuts mark the first volume-production hybrid offerings from the Chrysler Group and the first vehicle to feature Daimler Chrysler’s advanced 2-mode hybrid technology. The new 5.7-liter HEMI Hybrid is expected to deliver an overall fuel economy improvement of more than 25%, including an improvement of nearly 40% in the city.

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We’re afraid so, but the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango (above) hybrids, at least in theory, offers some significant economy gains. It’s also a further glimpse into the system that will power GM products, the BMW X6 and forthcoming 7-series , and cars from Chrysler’s ex-partner, Mercedes .

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