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2007 Dodge Durango official pics and deets
Dodge unveiled its refreshened Durango for 2007 yesterday at the Dallas Auto Show with the announcement that in 2008 the company will be producing the Durango HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The HEV version of Dodge’s big brute ute will feature the company’s lauded 5.7L HEMI V8 mated to a two-mode hybrid system. The pair will achieve up to a 25-percent increase in fuel economy. Also of note is the availability of Dodge’s Multi-displacement System (MDS) that can power down the HEMI V8’s cylinders at will to save fuel and a new E85-compatible 4.7L flex-fuel V8.

As for the Durango’s new design, it’s restricted to a new grille, front and rear fascias and an optional set of dubs (read: 20-inch wheels). The inside is augmented with available second-row bucket seats for the first time.

Catch all of Dodge’s official pics and the company’s press release after the jump.

New Face of Chrysler Group’s First Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Dodge Durango HEV
Bold, New Exterior includes redesigned fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, fenders and wheels
Two-mode Hybrid System – available in 2008 – will provide up to 25-percent improved fuel economy
Best-in-class Power achieved with 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that generates 335 horsepower and 370 lb.-ft. of torque
Multi-displacement System (MDS) seamlessly transitions to four-cylinder mode when less power is needed, providing up to 20-percent improved fuel economy
E85-Compatible 4.7-liter V-8 engine provides customers the option of operating on E85 ethanol, gasoline or any mixture of the two
Best-in-class Interior Space boasts seating for up to eight adults, optional second-row bucket seats and 102.4 cu. ft. of versatile total cargo volume
More than 10 New Features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system, ParkSense® ultrasonic rear park assist and one touch lane-change signal