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3125 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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Well, the current Tahoe/Yukon date back to 2000 when they were completely overhauled. They have been tweaked here and there, but there's no hiding their age. The next generation Yukon/Tahoe really have to be good to compete against the Expedition/Armada/Sequoia and the other numerous crossovers. In addition to redesigning the Tahoe/Yukon, GM is also redesigning the Silverado, Sierra, Escalade, EXT, ESV, Avalanche, Suburban and Yukon XL. They will be on sale in spring 2006. We'll probably see a production ready Yukon/Tahoe at the 2006 Auto Shows. Here is the Inside Line article. http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/gmc/yukon/100491429/preview.html
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I will repeat here, what I have said elsewhere. I am really disappointed in GM for putting this design forward in it's present form. I'm not talking about the body style or anything as trivial as that. I am talking about the whole approach to fuel effeciency. GM had (perhaps still has) an opportunity to provide far and away class leading fuel effeciency and instead they decide to provide more power through a larger V8. AS IF the 5.3 of today WASN'T large enough! At last report the new and improved Tahoe/Yukon is slated to receive a 6.0 liter motor! So GM has decided to take the effeciency gains from their new Displacement On Demand technology and drop in more power - because we just didn't have enough before! Yes, this was the wisdom that came out of GM headquarters in this - the time of $3.50 (and climbing) a gallon regular unleaded. Let me put this another way. Instead of going for the gold - in fuel effeciency - GM settles for a pitiful 2.1 mpg improvement in fuel economy. This assumes the optomistic prediction that Edmunds quotes of a full 15% effeciency gain and 14 mpg city driving. No wonder GM and the other domestic auto makers are in such trouble. Anybody else still wonder why Toyota is posting such huge sales increases? |
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Who said Panoz and Saleen were in such huge trouble? The 2006 Corvette Z06 has a 7.0 liter V-8 with 26 mpg, 505 hp, 470 lb-ft of torque, a huge aftermarket, etc. GM needs to use its 4.2 liter 275 hp I-6 in more cars and trucks. They new 2007 GM trucks and suvs aren't even officially released.
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Replying to: xkss (Sep 01, 2005 4:18 pm) GM's troubles are pretty well documented in the media. The 2006 Corvette Z06 has a 7.0 liter V-8 with 26 mpg, 505 hp, 470 lb-ft of torque, a huge aftermarket, etc. Apples to Oranges comparision here. The power to weight ratios of those two vehicles can't be compared, but I will give you the surprising fuel economy numbers of the Vette. You don't usually think of a Corvette that way, but it does surprisingly well. GM needs to use its 4.2 liter 275 hp I-6 in more cars and trucks. This is EXACTLY the line of thinking I am suggesting. Smaller, more fuel effecient motors with good numbers. It is an opportunity that they don't seem to recognize. Don't believe me? Do a little Googleing for Displacement On Demand, or Allison advanced hybrid bus technology and you will see all you need to see with a little reading. GM currently plans to use the effeciency gains in lieu of a bigger (heavier no doubt) motor that will yield a modest 2 mpg gain. NOT good enough. Now this doesn't mean that they can't change their mind, but the reading you can do on DOD and the upcoming hybrid technology will tell you their current plans. The truth of those plans as they stand are short sighted and just plain wrong. When gasoline hits $5 a gallon (it is not far off now) - who will want to spend $140 to fill the tank on a Tahoe? They new 2007 GM trucks and suvs aren't even officially released. I am hoping there are changes to the current plan - but official announcements are coming. Search around for yourself and see. |
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Replying to: tourguide (Sep 01, 2005 3:01 pm) Can you point me where is this info coming from? I'm very tempted to take the current employee discount to get a new Tahoe. But if the 2007 has a 6.0, I will definitely wait for it even it means to pay a bit more. I know gas is keep going up but HP rules in my book.
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Replying to: 4rider (Sep 15, 2005 2:06 pm) http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3012/is_2_185/ai_n12937473 The Feb. 2005 article talks about how the different GM hybrid systems work and at the very bottom of the article it contains the information about the 6.0L V-8 for the Tahoe/Yukon. This system is going to have to turn a REAL WORLD 25% improvement in order for people to notice the difference. Even at that 14 mpg (average for current Tahoe) to 17.5 mpg isn't all that great. Especially considering the fact you'll pay a handsome premium to get into that model. In addition, any tax credit that people are expecting to offset this extra cost won't be there because the tax credit amount is based on how much improved the hybrid model is versus the average vehicle in that class. The hybrid tahoe isn't projected to be THAT much improved so the tax credit will be minimal. |
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| This info on the '07 Tahoe is being released from GM today around 9am, so keep your eyes open on the net for the first postings of it.... | |
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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.gm-trucks.com/gallery/th...ls.php?album=34 |
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I'd give it an 11 out of 10. http://www.gm-trucks.com/gallery/
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Replying to: 06lly (Sep 20, 2005 8:56 am) The new Tahoe looks great inside and out. Gone is that ugly flat slab sided dash of the previous GM trucks. I love the wood panelling and the new steering wheel design. More importantly, these new pictures of the Tahoe hint at what the new Suburban, Escalade, Silverado and Avalanche will be like it. If the Tahoe is any indication, I'd say GM has nailed it this time. It's back in the game with the Expedition, Durango, Armada and Sequoia. |
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