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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, SUV


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liftgate powered? by mpcollins1
May 14, 2008 (9:42 am)
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I went on gm's site and gather that the liftgate is not (and there's no option for) powered? Am i correct? Thanks
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Quick Review by juddsonr
May 15, 2008 (10:18 am)
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I'll confirm all of the great comments on the hybrid system's smoothness and overall great drive-ability. I recently had a Yukon Hybrid on an overnight test-drive and loved it. I was comparing it to a 2007 Denali (Dad's), and found the Hybrid to be MUCH quieter than the Denali. I was somewhat skeptical of the hybrid system, but after the test drive, no concerns.
 
I decided not to purchase it at this time for a couple of reasons, but the biggest complaint I had was the lack of a spare tire. I couldn't get my mind around having an SUV that I'll use as a family hauler without a spare. I even thought about adding a spare where it should go but there is a huge muffler there (Explains why it is so quiet).
 
Also, more of a complaint of all Yukons and Tahoes, not just the Hybrid--when you get a second row bench, the only LATCH car seat adapeters are on the passenger and middle positions. There is no LATCH for the middle row driver's side. This makes NO SENSE. It would have made sense had the bench split favor the other side, so that with 2 car seats installed, you could flip the small section forward for access to the third row.
 
Maybe I'll get over the spare tire thing, and maybe gas will get more expensive which makes the Hybrid make sense financially.
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Re: liftgate powered? [mpcollins1] by dixienbailey
May 15, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: mpcollins1 (May 14, 2008 9:42 am)

You are correct it is not powered. However, I have found it to be much easier and smoother than my prior Yukon.
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Re: Quick Review [juddsonr] by aspesisteve
May 15, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: juddsonr (May 15, 2008 10:18 am)

wouldn't another reason not to buy the Tahoe Hybrid at this time be the cost?
 
correct me if things have changed, but someone recently posted buying one at MSRP. When you consider the non-hybrid version is being advertised at $10,000 below MSRP, that makes the hybrid option at MSRP really expensive.
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any sales? by aspesisteve
May 22, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Anyone know how many Tahoe Hybrids GM is planning on selling this year? Is there a count yet?
 
I find it absurd that some believe that this approach of hybridizing the biggest cars out there is where we will have the most in energy conservation.
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Re: any sales? [aspesisteve] by gagrice
May 22, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: aspesisteve (May 22, 2008 6:58 am)

There is a market though diminished and it is one way to recoup the R&D quicker.
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Re: any sales? [gagrice] by aspesisteve
May 22, 2008 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (May 22, 2008 7:57 am)

what is a way to recoup R&D quicker?
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Re: any sales? [aspesisteve] by gagrice
May 23, 2008 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: aspesisteve (May 22, 2008 11:22 am)

Put the hybrid drive train into a higher priced vehicle such as an SUV. Or you can add a lot of worthless doodads like Toyota and Honda. I am hoping that GM does well with their hybrid. I am not real optimistic. GM seems to be building their large SUVs a little too light for mileage gains. The sheet metal in my 2005 GMC Hybrid PU was like paper. The sheet metal in this Sequoia I have is much more substantial. At least it does not pop in and out when you are washing it.
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Re: any sales? [gagrice] by aspesisteve
May 26, 2008 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (May 23, 2008 8:55 am)

what are the "worthless doodads" that Honda and Toyota put in their hybrids?
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Re: any sales? [aspesisteve] by gagrice
May 27, 2008 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: aspesisteve (May 26, 2008 9:00 am)

You tell me. Anything that is not in the basic Civic or Corolla would be a good start. Just take the price difference between your basic Civic at $14k and subtract that from your Civic Hybrid at $22,600. I would say about $8600 worth of doodads. Less of course the hybrid system. How would anyone know what that is worth. It is a little harder with the Prius as Toyota wisely builds NO comparable vehicle with ICE only. Some say the Matrix is a good comp. You can get one of those for about $16,600 and the cheapest Prius if you can find one is over $24k. And easy $7k of worthless doodads. At least for someone that just wants a car.

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