2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid |
| Published: November 9, 2007, 12:01 am |
| Tags: 2007 l a auto show, cadillac, escalade, hybrids alternative fuels |
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Competes with: Lexus RX 400h Looks like: A regular Escalade with the word HYBRID plastered all over it Drivetrain: 2-Mode Hybrid system with 332 hp 6.0-liter V-8 engine and electric motor Hits dealerships: Summer 2008 There is one thing that holds a lot of people back from buying a big, bold SUV like the Cadillac Escalade: They don't want to be a pariah for hurting the environment. The new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the third full-size hybrid SUV from GM, following the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon which go on sale later this year. The Escalade has a bigger engine, though, which not only has the assistance of a hybrid powertrain, but also features active fuel management so that when the SUV is cruising at highway speeds four of the eight cylinders shut off. Along with the regenerative braking system and other fuel-saving technologies, GM says the mileage for the hybrid Escalade will improve by 50% over its gas counterpart. That means the Escalade should get [ Full article ] |
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