Dodge Powerbox

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Dodge Powerbox
2001 Dodge Powerbox concept vehicle -- Walter P Chrysler Museum 10-23-2010 137 N.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Dodge (Chrysler)
Production2001
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout FR layout
DoorsConventional doors (front)
Swing-slide door (rear)
Powertrain
Engine 2.7L LH supercharged V6, 250 hp + compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel
Electric motor 70 hp Siemens electric motor
Battery Li-ion

The Dodge Powerbox was a concept car created by Dodge. It was first introduced at the 2001 Los Angeles International Auto Show. [1] The Powerbox demonstrated DaimlerChrysler's attempt in trying to improve hybrid automobiles.

The Powerbox used a supercharged V6 engine that ran on compressed natural gas (CNG) in addition to an electric motor that boosted the acceleration of the Powerbox. The Powerbox could go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in about seven seconds. The top speed of the Powerbox was 120 mph (193.1 km/h). [2]

Some of the Powerbox's styling would be seen in the second-generation Durango, introduced in 2004.

References

  1. What's Inside The Powerbox? The 2001 Dodge Powerbox Concept, MOPAR Insiders, 15 February 2023, retrieved 13 August 2025
  2. 2001 Dodge PowerBox Concept, conceptcarz.com, retrieved 13 August 2025