2009 GMC Yukon 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 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 gmc yukon hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In-car entertainment includes a navigation system, a hybrid system display and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with a CD/MP3 player, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio (with real-time traffic reporting). A sunroof and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system are the lone options. Powertrains and Performance: The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid is available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Both models utilize a 6.0-liter V8 engine coupled to a pair of 60-kilowatt electric motors located inside what GM calls an electrically variable transmission. Together, they produce 332 horsepower and 367... |
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2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...wheel with audio controls Leather-appointed seats Bose audio system Navigation with hybrid power flow display and rearview backup camera Under the Hood The Yukon Hybrid uses a two-mode hybrid system jointly developed by GM, BMW and DaimlerChrysler. The system augments the SUV's V-8 engine with two electric motors packed into the transmission. Both are powered by a 300-volt battery pack. One of the motors operates the Yukon Hybrid in city driving and the other works for highway cruising. A cylinder deactivation system cuts power to four of the eight cylinders during low-stress situations, such... |
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2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Click here for a full list. Reliability data for the Yukon Hybrid is still pending, but Consumer Reports surveys for the non-hybrid Yukon have returned average scores. Worth the Money? Being a so-called "full" hybrid capable of low-speed electric cruising, the Yukon Hybrid sees its highest mileage gains in city driving. Highway gains, in comparison, are slight. Here's the rub: The SUV starts at $50,920, minus a $2,200 hybrid credit that you can claim on your taxes. That's $465 more than an identically equipped Tahoe Hybrid. EPA Gas Mileage Compared Base price City mpg Highway mpg Combined mpg... |
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