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2010 chevrolet tahoe hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Together, they produce 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. Both rear-drive and four-wheel-drive versions are offered. The Tahoe can accelerate to speeds of nearly 30 mph using the electric motors only (though it'll take a light foot and a long time), while the V8's cylinder-deactivation system helps reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds. Regenerative braking replenishes the batteries by capturing energy normally lost when coming to a stop. Fuel economy is 21 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 22 combined for rear-wheel-drive Tahoe Hybrids; 4WD models have a nearly identical rating... |
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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...but it includes some hybrid-specific cues. Interior features include: Lightweight front seats Economy gauge in instrument panel to encourage frugal driving behavior Standard navigation system with hybrid power-flow animation 16.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind third row Power-adjustable pedals OnStar 8.0, which supports features like Turn-by-Turn navigation and the ability to remotely slow down the vehicle if stolen New USB input for portable MP3 devices Under the Hood The Tahoe Hybrid features GM's two-mode hybrid system. It includes a 6.0-liter V-8 engine that makes 332 horsepower and has... |
The Two-Mode Hybrid system for large sport utilities and trucks hasn't exactly set the world on fire. In 2006, General Motors, Daimler and Chrysler (then a single company)... June 15, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
Our reader Celeste wrote to ask us about available hybrid SUVs and crossovers, and we thought our answer might be useful for the site. At the moment, there are three main... May 24, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
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