The Hybrid Blog » Yukon Hybrid http://www.thehybridblog.com Hybrid Cars, Trucks, and SUV's Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:38:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid Gets EPA Ratings http://www.thehybridblog.com/2008-gmc-yukon-hybrid-gets-epa-ratings/ http://www.thehybridblog.com/2008-gmc-yukon-hybrid-gets-epa-ratings/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:48:41 +0000 Leroy Brown http://www.thehybridblog.com/2008-gmc-yukon-hybrid-gets-epa-ratings/ 2008-gmc-yukon-hybrid As, of course, does it’s twin the Tahoe Hybrid. Despite my skepticism, the EPA ratings proved quite good for a vehicle of this size – 21 MPG city / 22 MPG highway. Pay close attention to that city number – 21 MPG matches the EPA estimates for cars such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima – all equipped with a 4 cylinder engine.

Naturally the Yukon / Tahoe fall far short at highway speeds – 22 MPG vs the 30/31 for the popular 4 cylinder midsized sedans. But these numbers are truly impressive and that shouldn’t be marred in any way. Just take a look at conventional vs Hybrid EPA ratings:

  Conventional EPA Ratings Hybrid EPA Ratings
Yukon / Tahoe 2WD 14 / 20 21 / 22
Yukon / Tahoe 4WD 14 / 19 20 / 20

Naturally these numbers pale in comparison to the most popular hybrids today – notably the Prius and Civic Hybrid. But for vehicles of this size, the numbers are quite impressive. Remember, some folks either need, or simply prefer vehicles this large – and the choice is theirs to make.

By now we know lots about the upcoming hybrid twins from GM – except for price. There have been rumors of a price premium as large as $10,000 – let’s hope that’s not the case. Time will tell, and I hope we’re pleasantly surprised.

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