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Replying to: galvang (Jun 02, 2008 8:28 pm) I would think a hybrid Lambda platform would be a hit. I'd love to get 28 MPG in a vehicle that size. The big issue right now is the premium and production volumes. If they can get production up and get the premium down to <$3000 and offer it on all trims, they might sell more hybrids than non hybrids. |
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I bought a new Tahoe Hybrid 60 days ago. I like the car but have found a major problem in the design of the 40/60 second row seats. When completely folded over, they rock back and forth as you drive. This means if your child in in the 40 side seat, and you folded the 60 side seat for carrying a bike or other large object, as you accelerate from a stop sign, the 60 side seat rocks back and can crush the childs arm (or head - if they were reaching form something). Now try stopping the car, the seat now comes crashing forward and smashes into the rear of the drivers seat (which is not expected or pleasant). I complained to the dealer, and finally worked my way to the regional chevy rep. He looked at my car, and said that the seat design is "inconvenient". I called it "defective". His solution, an I Bolt to the floor (behind the drivers seat) and a strap (which the driver now has to remember to use). Not a great answer for a 60K car with less then 5K in mileage. Don't take my word for it, drive it with the seats folded over (like a 2000 model). I suspect you will move on to the std Tahoe/Yukon that does have a locking device. Or buy the Ford, which also has the locking device.
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A reporter would like to talk to consumers who are in the market for a hybrid SUV but are having trouble finding one. Please respond to jwahl edmunds.com with your daytime contact information along with the vehicle you are shopping for no later than Friday, June 20th.
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Replying to: stackmen (Jun 17, 2008 5:13 pm) Agreed. Mine does the same thing and it is very annoying. I haven't done too much driving with the seats folded, but having that seat slam into the back of the drivers seat when stopping or after accelerating hard is very unnerving. I probably will come up with some way to secure it if I find I'm driving with the seats folded more. My other aggrevation is the lack of child latch on the right side of the middle bench. I have two kids and use car sears for both. The Latch is the most convenient and safest way to secure the seats. So if you put them in the left hand and middle where the latch are, it negates the ability to access the third row via the left hand side 60-40 split.
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Replying to: juddsonr (Jun 19, 2008 7:04 am) Thanks for the note, and you are right about the child latch. A little more thought by the engineer would have gone a long way. Regarding 40/60 seats, the Chevy rep said that we could not tie the folded seat"in any way" to the driver or front passenger seat, as they where not manufactured to withstand this. His fix was to drill a hole in the floor or the second seat and add an I-Bolt. Then strap the seat when folded. I can't imagine this looking good, and may become a trip hazard. But on a more serious side, consider that you do not strap the seat down, have an accident with added injury due to the floating seat, and Chevy then says "we told you to strap it". This is a great way for them to shift liability to you.... I am still waiting for a formal (written) reply from Chevy with details on eye-bolt. Will advise what I find out later. Thanks for reply! |
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I'm interested in seeing what others are getting in terms of mileage. My last 4 tanks average out at 16.97 mpg over about 1600 miles. Not as good as I'd like. Other owners--please post some numbers.
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Replying to: juddsonr (Aug 02, 2008 7:55 am) My driving is divided evenly between in town driving (that uses more of the electricity) and short highway trips of about 6 miles. That may account for my higher average?
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Replying to: dixienbailey (Aug 02, 2008 9:09 am) Dixie--to achieve your 20.2, are you watching that gauge all the time, or can you drive as normal?
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Replying to: juddsonr (Aug 04, 2008 3:53 pm) Yes, I do try to watch the economy meter although it is difficult. And, the mileage was higher at 20.9 when we went on a 3,000 mile trip which is 1/3 of my total mileage. That probably helped pull it up to the 20.2.
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Replying to: dixienbailey (Aug 04, 2008 6:36 pm) What increase does the 20.5 mpg amount to over the non hybrid? thanks for the feedback |
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