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GMC expands its hybrid lineup with Yukon Denali Hybrid

tryme submitted on 7/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:17:43 PM

16 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

The GMC’s Yukon Hybrid range received the long waited 2-Mode Hybrid powertrain and it is ready to hit the road with its new fuel saver technology.

The new top level GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid will be powered by a potent 6.0L Vortec V8 engine, capable of 332HP and reaching up to 6,200-pound towing capacity.

The new tech means a 2-Mode Electrically Variable Transmission which includes 2 electric motors, receiving power from a 300volt nickel hybrid battery back. The EPA fuel saving ratings are calculated around 21 city, 22 highway for two-wheel drive models and 20/20 when equipped with 4WD. In terms of new and advanced mechanical adding, the Denali Hybrid is a pioneer in using the GM’s MagnaRide suspension system on the Yukon.

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GMC expands its hybrid lineup with Yukon Denali Hybrid

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bfghemicuda

yaun

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Posted on 7/11/2009 4:29:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

JMB1013

the progression of american hybrids (car and suv alike) is actually pretty monumental. if the execs drove these to dc instead of their jets it would have made a hell of a statement

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Posted on 7/11/2009 6:31:48 PM | | Votes: 1   

bfghemicuda

My comment was aimed twards the styling. The two mode hybrid was developed by chrysler bmw merc and gm. The durango and aspen hve the same system. I think its more impressive with the new dodge ram 1500 fullsized pickup with no hybrid system that gets 20mpg.

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Posted on 7/12/2009 8:06:18 PM | | Votes: -2   

bfghemicuda

And by the way that 20mpg is with the 5.7 hemi VVT MDS [one of wards 10 best engines in the world]with 390 bhp.

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Posted on 7/12/2009 8:15:01 PM | | Votes: -2   

tryme

:))

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Posted on 7/11/2009 4:52:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

SanJoseDriver

I'm pretty impressed that a car that large can get 21mpg city.

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Posted on 7/11/2009 4:58:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

rxh8me9000

+1

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Posted on 7/11/2009 7:40:17 PM | | Votes: -1   

t_bone

Yes, but the highway really points out how stupidly un-aero a hybrid SUV is.

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Posted on 7/13/2009 9:02:23 AM | | Votes: 3   

WorldofLuxury

Do they offer the system on the Yukon XL, Suburban, and the Escalade ESV?

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Posted on 7/11/2009 5:52:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1UAW

yes

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Posted on 7/11/2009 7:42:54 PM | | Votes: 1   

WorldofLuxury

Thanks man

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Posted on 7/12/2009 12:38:37 AM | | Votes: 1   

HyundaiSmoke

Its time to do some industrial sabbotage!!!! GO, HYUNDAI GO!!!!

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Posted on 7/11/2009 10:53:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

1UAW

They should have brought this system into Hummer first to help the old "GM's image instead of the Silverado a few years ago.

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Posted on 7/12/2009 11:07:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

bfghemicuda

The hummer 2 and 3 were just tahoes anyway with with a shoebox style. Personally it tainted the true Hummvee immage. Just buy the tahoe.

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Posted on 7/12/2009 8:08:53 PM | | Votes: -1   

HyundaiSmoke

GMOYOTA needs smaller diesels.

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Posted on 7/12/2009 9:49:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Invisible

So what is new in this GMC? What is different?
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Oh, the grill.

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Posted on 7/13/2009 9:29:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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