Chrysler To Build Hybrid Dodge Durango For 2008

Here in Auburn Hills, Tom LaSorda's talking about what's going to bring the Chrysler Group back in black in the long-term. Part of that plan includes creating a "stronger product pipeline" by developing among ...

[Tom Loy]

A hybrid Durango? Are you guys nuts? Have you done a cost benefit analysis? Look at the difference in gas mileage to a comparable vehicle, the chevrolet silverado, for 3 mpg, its just not worth it. Its just a feeble attempt to increase sales before they hit the iceberg, and the management at chrysler is a member of the band.

[ben berlinsky]

i sure hope theyre going to improve the quality of the durango as well. I have heard it was horrendous. I do like the looks of them though as long as the hybrid makes a significant fuel difference unlike most.

[Marc R]

Tom Loy wrote:

A hybrid Durango? Are you guys nuts? Have you done a cost benefit analysis? Look at the difference in gas mileage to a comparable vehicle, the chevrolet silverado, for 3 mpg, its just not worth it. Its just a feeble attempt to increase sales before they hit the iceberg, and the management at chrysler is a member of the band.

It's not always about the cost benefit analysis Tom Loy. It's about getting away from the use of fossil fuels! Or such a large dependancy on them. Don't be such a downer!! Jack***!

[Tom Loy]

Marc R wrote:

<quoted text> It's not always about the cost benefit analysis Tom Loy. It's about getting away from the use of fossil fuels! Or such a large dependancy on them. Don't be such a downer!! Jack***!

If you are serious about getting away from fossil fuels, then pressure GM to build the Chevy Volt. Minimizing gas usage is NOT one of the big three's priority.

[Mama Moe]

ben berlinsky wrote:

i sure hope theyre going to improve the quality of the durango as well. I have heard it was horrendous. I do like the looks of them though as long as the hybrid makes a significant fuel difference unlike most.

Horrendous??? I have a 1999 SLT 4x2 I purchased new. It has the 5.9 liter V8. It just rolled 170,000 miles. I have never had anything go wrong with it. NEVER! Just regular maintenance. I can't say that about the 89 Olds Cutlass International or 86 GMC Jimmy I bought new. They had recall after recall. I would buy a hybrid Durango before even looking at a another GMC product. Sorry to be partial.

[Tom Loy]

Mama Moe wrote:

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Horrendous??? I have a 1999 SLT 4x2 I purchased new. It has the 5.9 liter V8. It just rolled 170,000 miles. I have never had anything go wrong with it. NEVER! Just regular maintenance. I can't say that about the 89 Olds Cutlass International or 86 GMC Jimmy I bought new. They had recall after recall. I would buy a hybrid Durango before even looking at a another GMC product. Sorry to be partial.

I have only owned Ford and Chevy's, never had a problem with them either. Nice to know some of chrysler's models last.

[Ken Hall]

I'm a loyal Dodge owner. Wouldn't have it any other way. Dodge does have it's problems, but name a company that doesn't. I owned a Pontiac once, spent more time at the service shop than on the road. The Durango is great; I just wish they would make it bigger.

[Geo]

Tom Loy wrote:

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I have only owned Ford and Chevy's, never had a problem with them either. Nice to know some of chrysler's models last.

So you have never had any problems with ford or chevy funny I worked at a chevy dealership in service and I worked on chevys all day every manufacturer has problems chrysler lasts just as long as ford or chevy and in some cases longer

[Geo]

My wife works for chrysler and we have heard that the durango is going to be a diesel-electric hybrid

[Tom Loy]

Geo wrote:

My wife works for chrysler and we have heard that the durango is going to be a diesel-electric hybrid

Now that would be a good idea, depending upon the size of the diesel.

[Geo]

Tom Loy wrote:

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Now that would be a good idea, depending upon the size of the diesel.

Cummins is suppose to build it and I believe it going to be the same engine thats going into the Ram 1500 straight six and a little smaller than the 5.9 L

[Joe]

I work at the Durango plant the 2008 hybride is gas and electric. we are already building the pilots.

[Tom Loy]

A 5.9 litre diesel is too large. The 3.0 litre diesel in the jeep grand cherokee would be large enough. The purpose of a hybrid is to increase mpg, and a large diesel negates that. Chrysler is hoping to sell durango's by merely attaching the word "hybrid" to it.

[Root]

Chrysler has an interesting future, remember they are now the only private automobile manufacturer in the world. This actually gives them a few advantages over the others. They will probably become known for niche vehicles, which will allow for decreased production and increased profit. I say go for it Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep!

[Jay Grand Island NY]

I owned a 2001 Durango, which was the best vehicle I ever owned, and went to a 2004 Avalanche, the worst product of any category I have ever owned.

I am looking forward to turning in this 12 mpg defect riddled POS for a hybrid Durango!

[Geo]

Joe wrote:

I work at the Durango plant the 2008 hybride is gas and electric. we are already building the pilots.

No word on a diesel-electric Thats what we heard on DCTV

[Geo]

Jay Grand Island NY wrote:

I owned a 2001 Durango, which was the best vehicle I ever owned, and went to a 2004 Avalanche, the worst product of any category I have ever owned.
I am looking forward to turning in this 12 mpg defect riddled POS for a hybrid Durango!

Go back to the Durango

[Geo]

Maybe the diesel -electric durango will be out by 2010