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01-10-2008, 04:19 AM | #1 | |
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REVIEW: Spies get a first drive in the new Tahoe Hybrid- Does it deliver?
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01-10-2008, 06:14 AM | #2 |
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Impressive numbers in an SUV that size. I really wish they would have actually calculated the mpg instead of trusting the onboard computer. Nearly every car I've been in is slightly optimistic about the mpg. I've had 19 mile trips in my GTI register over 40mpg on the trip computer, but my best full tank has been 33.2mpg. They really should have burned a whole tank doing mostly highway driving and then burned a tank doing city driving if they wanted honest mpg results.
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01-10-2008, 10:16 AM | #3 | |
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01-10-2008, 09:18 AM | #4 |
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33.2 for a gti? didnt realize they got that much
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01-10-2008, 09:19 AM | #5 |
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They could get the same of similar mileage from a diesel engine, and it'd have much better towing capacity.
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01-10-2008, 10:24 AM | #6 |
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So do people by hybrids to 'save' money on gas, or do they buy them to help the environment, because a hybrid uses less gas?
I believe that hybrids were created for the second purpose, to use less gas and be kinder to the environment. Are people going to buy this with the expectation they're going to save money each week because they use less gas? If so, do you think they take into account the premium they paid up front? And if this premium was amortized over the life of the vehicle they probably don't 'save' anything... Just my pet peeve with hybrids. DOn't get me wrong though, if I had $50k I might look at this. |
01-10-2008, 12:30 PM | #7 | |
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01-10-2008, 08:06 PM | #8 | |
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01-10-2008, 12:37 PM | #9 |
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So 50K for this thing. Yikes!
Those numbers are impressive but does this thing really need to exist. If you have a large family wouldn't a minivan get this mileage and drive better for a much better price. That would leave these for those that need off road and towing capabilities. Does the hybrid system work at all for this? Does it even come in 4WD forum unlike the Vue Hybrid? If it does not then I am not sure what they are really doing for the environment or why I should buy this |
01-10-2008, 03:16 PM | #10 |
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Yes - for another $3000 I looked at the 08 Tahoe brochure when I was at the Chevy dealer and I also found it interesting that the Hybrid has the highest tow-rating of any Tahoe, by a significant amount. It's a big 6.0L V8 plus the electric motors. Some people who have serious towing needs will end up buying the hybrid due to their requirements, not for philosophical reasons.
I like the cars out now that use Hybrid technology for performance, not just efficiency. I wonder if you can apply it to AWD - stick 4 electric motors onto each wheel, electronically regulate power/speed, and call it a day. No more differentials to worry about. |
01-10-2008, 03:55 PM | #11 |
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the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h AWD models drive their rear wheels solely via the electric motors iirc. once series hybrids such as the Volt come out then surely we'll see a series hybrid AWD model that works as you describe.
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01-10-2008, 06:07 PM | #12 |
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this is a terrific idea i have yet to see be carried out efficiently.
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01-10-2008, 08:20 PM | #13 | |
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http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006...ybrid_mini.php This is what a performance variant of the Chevy Volt could do if things work out. |
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01-10-2008, 08:51 PM | #14 |
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01-10-2008, 02:47 PM | #15 |
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Doesn't the GM hybrid system work well for towing, which is why Mercedes and BMW licensed it instead of the Toyota system?
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01-10-2008, 02:50 PM | #16 |
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this is probably the most ironic car on the road.
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01-10-2008, 03:07 PM | #17 |
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This hybrid retains its towing capacity.
I want a Surburban Hybrid. It'd get better than my towncar's 17-21MPG. And I could get in my driveway in the snow. |
01-10-2008, 05:27 PM | #18 |
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little over 20 mpg on a full size suv is not bad but, u could can get better mpg than that with a v6 small v8 diesel engine alone.
it would be nice to see a full size suv with a small diesel v8 & the hybrid system |
01-10-2008, 08:01 PM | #19 |
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Using hybrid technology for performance is not good in my opinion, unless the hybrid batteries can be externally charged.
Think about it, you're on your favorite twisty mountain road and enjoying that instant torque the hybrid system motors give you, but then the batteries run out in no time at all. Not so fun then. |
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