The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and the Yukon Hybrid (its GMC counterpart) are the first full size two mode hybrid powertrain – developed jointly by General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and BMW. This amazingly fuel size SUV launches a new breed of larger vehicles that are completely fuel efficient and greener than their conventional versions. Maybe that’s why the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid become more popular and received the questionable title of ‘Green Car of the Year’ by the Green Car Journal.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid uses a hybrid propulsion system and available in 2-wheel drive or 4-whell drive. This hybrid SUV can operates in three different ways. First, this hybrid has the electric power which serves to optimize fuel economy. Second, when you need more power there is engine can be utilized. Third, you can use the combination of the two types of power when you needed. This is courtesy of the GM’s 6 liter Vortec V8 with cylinder deactivation technology which shut off four of its eight cylinder when you do not need additional power off and kick in at other times.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid has impressive an EPA rating, 21 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway, as compared to their conventional Tahoe 14 in the city and 19 on the highway. This hybrid SUV also offers up to 40 percent improvement in city driving. Unbelievably, this Tahoe hybrid’s city fuel economy is similar to that of a 4-cylinder Toyota Camry.
This Tahoe hybrid SUV truly combine top notch performance and fuel efficiency that you would not expect from other hybrid SUV. Despite focus on fuel economy concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid can deliver power and capability like a full size SUV. Tahoe Hybrid can boast 332 hp and can tow up to 6000 pounds – available in 2 or 4-wheel drive models.
Finally, go green today with this hybrid SUV and save our environmental. Who knew Tahoe Hybrid could be this eco-friendly and save your wallet?
Beside Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, there are other articles by Johan Young you may interest in reading: Chevrolet Hybrid, Infiniti M35, and Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.
