Detroit Auto Show- Part 2












2008 Chevrolet Malibu- All-new redesigned vehicles with a new 3.5 V6 from the Saturn Aura.













2008 Chevrolet Volt Concept: This hybrid has a 161 hp electric motor and a 16 kWh lithium-ion storage pack. The Eco-tec turbocharged gasoline engine makes 71 hp with 3 cylinders and it spins the 53 kW generator which is one way to charge the pack. The other way is to charge using plugs. Six hours of charging is about 40 miles of travel in the Volt. Note: This is a CONCEPT only!

























2008 Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Caravan: All-new minivans with available swivel seats w/ table and Stow-n'-Go seats but not both. New 4.0 V6 engine but same 3.3 V6 engine and 3.8 V6 engine.


























2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid: Just a slight re-make but not a redesign of the Mazda Tribute with a hybrid! The 2.3 Litre 4 Cylinder makes 133 hp by the Atkinson-cycle combustion and is joined by a 70 kW electric motor making 94 hp. Regenerative braking, stop-start system and a CVT are in this hybrid.

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