2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 gmc sierra 1500 hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It's joined by two 60-kilowatt electric motors supplied by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack under the rear seat (warranted for eight years/100,000 miles). On its own, the V8 is rated at 332 hp and 367 pound-feet of torque. GM engineers say that combined output with the electric motors is 379 hp. The four-speed electrically variable transmission is a complex cross between a regular automatic and a CVT. In Edmunds testing, a 4WD Sierra Hybrid took a leisurely 9.2 seconds to get from zero to 60 mph. By comparison, a conventional 2WD Sierra powered by the 5.3-liter V8 makes the same dash a... |
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...the crew cab can seat five or six people. Interior features include: Hybrid badge on tachometer Gauge tracks optimal fuel economy Available leather seats Available navigation system Under the Hood GM's two-mode hybrid system enables "full" hybrid operation with the capability to cruise on electric power up to 30 mph. The gas engine kicks in if more acceleration is needed, as well as at higher speeds; for maximum grunt, the electric motors and gas engine work together. At the heart of the Sierra Hybrid is a 6.0-liter V-8 that teams with GM's Electrically Variable Transmission, which integrates... |
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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Exterior There's hybrid badging on the cab's rear window, ahead of the side mirrors and on the tailgate, but otherwise the hybrid version looks similar to the gas-powered version. Interior Depending on the Silverado Hybrid's seating configuration, the crew cab can seat five or six people. Interior features include: Hybrid badge on tachometer Fuel economy gauge Optional navigation system Under the Hood GM's two-mode hybrid system enables "full" hybrid operation with the capability to cruise on electric power up to 30 mph. The gas engine kicks in if more acceleration is needed, as well as at... |
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2012 gmc sierra 1500 hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In Edmunds testing, the identical 4WD Chevy Silverado Hybrid took a leisurely 9.2 seconds to get from a standstill to 60 mph. By comparison, a regular V6-powered F-150 is a full second quicker, while its turbocharged V6 model does it in 6.5 seconds. The Hybrid's maximum tow rating is a modest 6,100 pounds. EPA fuel economy estimates are 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 21 combined. The city is where the Hybrid shines -- most full-size trucks are in the 14-15-mpg range. Safety: Standard on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid are stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes, seat-mounted... |
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