Chrysler Hybrid Minivan Hitting Market Ahead of Schedule

Chrysler’s new hybrid Town & Country minivan will debut in late 2015, about one year ahead of its original launch date. Eco-conscious drivers in New Jersey who need the cargo space provided by a minivan will undoubtedly want to check out the new vehicle next year at their Butler Chrysler dealership.

Chrysler officials recently confirmed the launch date for the new Town & Country hybrid vehicle at a recent auto show. The new hybrid minivan will use a combo gasoline engine/battery pack.

Chrysler officials said that a plug-in version of Chrysler’s hybrid minivan should be able to obtain gas mileage in the range of the Toyota Prius sedan hybrid.

The Chrysler Town & Country has long been Chrysler’s minivan product, being first introduced in 1990. The Town & Country is a luxury vehicle, offering many amenities and superior build quality. In addition to the many creature comforts of the Town & Country, the vehicle also has an enviable safety record.

Chrysler has been working on fuel-efficient versions of the Town & Country for some time. As early as 2008, Chrysler has produced limited numbers of electric and hybrid versions of the Town & Country. The automaker has recently received Department of Energy funding for flexible-fuel plug-in minivans. In 2012, the automaker produced a small number of the vehicles for a demonstration program.