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Models and Pricing

Starting at $45,340, the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid is essentially a gas/electric version of the regular four-wheel-drive Limited model. The Chrysler Aspen Hybrid carries a slightly higher price tag: $45,570. Prices, which represent a premium of about $3,600 over their non-hybrid counterparts, include an $800 destination charge but don’t reflect an expected tax credit of $1,800.

Standard features are numerous, with highlights including UConnect navigation/tunes/phone in place of the brand’s familiar MyGIG system, leather upholstery, a power tailgate, and heated power-adjustable front seats. There are also a number of safety features, such as stability control, a rear park assist system with a backup camera (a must on a vehicle as large as the Durango/Aspen), a tire pressure monitor system, and side-curtain airbags that span all three rows. Chrysler also outfits every Durango and Aspen with what it calls Trailer Sway Control, technology designed to keep everything rolling smoothly when you’re hooked to a load. 

Since these hybrids are essentially well-equipped Limited models, there’s not a lot left for the options list. But, if you want your new fuel-efficient SUV to come fully-loaded, you’ll want to ask for the rear DVD entertainment system, the power sunroof, and the trailer tow package.

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