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http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13300/spied-2009-toyota-sequoia.html In page 2 of the the article above it says that the new 2009 Sequoia hybrid will be the Flagship of Toyota's line. Buyers will be able to choose either V6, V8, or Hybrid. The size of the new Sequoia appears slightly bigger than the Tahoe but smaller than a Suburban. I'm betting that the Sequoia Hybrid will blow the doors off the Tahoe Hybrid in MPGs and reliability. Soon well have a choice: Tahoe Hybrid or Sequoia Hybrid! I can't wait 
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Replying to: u045777 (Jul 14, 2007 12:28 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 14, 2007 8:17 am) Besides which, people are being mighty optomistic about the "projected" performance here. These things will not defy the laws of physics, and real world numbers are likely to come in below the predicted economy values. Nope - I'm going to buy used next time and wait this product cycle out. |
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I had a chance to test-drive the car. Read review here: http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/26/its-big-its-tough-its-powerfulits-a-hybrid-gmc- -yukon-hybrid-test-drive/
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Replying to: chevyvolt (Jul 27, 2007 9:47 am) Your statements about the Prius are incorrect. The electric motor assists the engine when needed at all speeds; it is never disconnected (unless the battery becomes depleted, which is a rare event, but in any case it is not designed to disengage the electric motors and run on ICE-only at higher speeds). I haven't studied these full size GM setups, but if they truly have two electric motors, one for slow and one for fast speeds, they are really wasting space and weight. Usually "dual mode" means that the vehicle can run on electricity alone (while the battery lasts) or on combined electric/ICE. |
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| I need a vehicle with good towing capability, rated to at least 5,000 lbs., but would also like it to get decent mileage. No real hurry to buy. The Tahoe/Yukon hybrids will certainly be worth a close look. I hope the 08's have better materials and more real luxury on the inside that past models. The other vehicle I'm looking at closely is the Acura MDX - probably more luxury but not as good of a tow vehicle and marginally worse mileage. But I would have more confidence in it from a reliabilty standpoint than a first year GM product with brand new technology. | |
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I love the idea of the new Hybrid Tahoe. I drive a 2003 Avalanche and am excited that GM has decided to make a full size SUV Hybrid. What I don't understand is why they are using a 6.0 liter engine in the hybrid rather than the 5.3 liter in the non-hybrid. Yes the 6.0L is aluminim and saves weight, but why not use a 5.3 or 4.8 liter aluminum blocked engine. And over 300 horsepower? What is the point? If the hp rating were reduced to 260, which is still plenty for this vehicle (after all, it's a hybrid and supposed to get great mileage not win quarter mile acceleration test), you would have a winner because the mileage could be much better. I guess I don't understand the horsepower wars. In the late 70s and 80s, 200 hp was plenty (granted those half-ton trucks weighed considerably less). Come on GM and use a reasonable engine (maybe even a V6 or your inline 5-cylinder) and get a usable and great mileage vehicle. The 285hp in my 03 Avalanche has been plenty even when towing heavy loads. Give me a Hybrid Avalanche/Tahoe/Suburban with a V6 or inline-5 that gets better highway mileage and not just better city mileage and we will buy. Don't stay caught up in the unfortunate "horsepower wars" that manufactures love so much. Gear your hybrid toward better mileage rather than worrying about it still accelerating like the non-hybrid Tahoe. If I wanted that, I'd buy that. Make a hybrid that holds to the original spirit of a hybrid. Good mileage.
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Replying to: chadx (Aug 02, 2007 10:52 am) The decision on which engine to use has already been made. The hybrid is getting the 6.0L. My guess as to why this is so, is probably because they need the greater displacement to carry the vehicle when it kicks into V4 mode. This is just my guess of course, but it is a LOT of vehicle to move. Part of the problem too is these vehicles have developed a certain brawny reputation, and in order to sell them new models need to follow suit. No matter what, plan on a payment hovering near or significantly above $800 per month. (Fuel NOT included)
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Replying to: tourguide (Aug 02, 2007 7:58 pm) Most hybrid SUVs up to now CANNOT TOW AT ALL, so GM wanted to be the first with significant towing power. A Very Good idea it was IMHO.
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