Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 21 / 22 mpg
Base Price (MSRP):$ 51,405
Technology: Hybrid
Body Style: SUV
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Review
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid seats 8 passengers, and offers an EPA fuel economy rating of 21 in the city, 22 on the highway and a combined average fuel economy of 21 on 2WD models. The 4WD options offer city, highway and combined fuel economies of 20 mpg. According to EPA testing, the Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon 1500 2WD Hybrid emits 8.7 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. The 4WD option emits 9.2 tons of CO2 annually. Both options have been given an EPA air pollution score of 6, on a scale of 1 to 10.
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is powered by a 6L, 8-cylinder gasoline engine combined with a two-mode hybrid system. The Tahoe vehicles share the same platform as the Chevy Silverado/Sierra pickup trucks and have similar operating characteristics.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids For Sale
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
As true two-mode hybrid vehicles, the Tahoe operate in all-electric mode at low speeds, completely on their conventional gasoline engine when conditions demand, and in a combined gas-electric mode when conditions permit. The vehicles can switch from 8-cylinder operation to 4-cylinder operation at low speeds or at cruising speed. In addition, the hybrid electric drive train can be used in a combined mode to improve acceleration and climbing with heavy loads.
Nickel-metal hydride batteries are stored in a sealed compartment under the second row seating. GM offers a 5-year, 100,000-mile transferable powertrain warranty and an 8-year, 100,000 mile limited warranty on hybrid components.
Standard features on the Tahoe include a 26-gallon fuel tank, up to 8,500 lbs of towing capacity, a power remote lift gate, assist steps for easy entry, optional ultrasonic parking assistance, dual-stage front airbags, side mounted airbags for all outboard seating positions, head curtain and side-curtain airbags and a roll-over sensor to cut fuel pump operation. The Tahoe also come with OnStar remote assistance for one year, including turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth wireless support, an optional rearview camera and mirror-mounted rear view display, cloth or leather seating surfaces, and an XM trial satellite radio subscription.
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid - 2WD has an MSRP sticker price starting at $51,405.
Hybrid Sedans
- Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- Honda Insight Hybrid
- Mercury Milan Hybrid
- Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
- Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
Hybrid SUVs
- Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
- Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
- Chrysler Aspen Hybrid
- Dodge Durango Hybrid
- Ford Escape Hybrid
- GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid
- Mazda Tribute Hybrid
- Mercury Mariner Hybrid