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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 07, 2007 7:25 pm) What kind of diesel SUV? I haven't heard of any for sale in CA (New) since the Excursion was canceled in 2005. You could get one used, of course.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 21, 2007 2:04 pm) |
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...and I have no indication that they aren't, then the T2M and Y2M should accomplish the same as the TCH and HH vs their ICE-only siblings. All of them should save 30-40% of the fuel normally used if the hybrid system wasn't present. This is what we want as a nation. Whether it's done by diesels or hybrids or new gasser technology or the eventual conversion to alternate fuels every step helps. Congrats to GM for bringing these to market. $10000 'extra cost'? I believe this is marketing posturing. 'Don't beat us over the head. We've got lots of development costs to recoup.' What isn't disclosed in this figure is how much of it is development cost ( already spent money ) and how much of it is variable manufacturing cost for the 2-Mode system? Additionally over how many vehicles are they calculating this cost? 1000? 5000? 50,000? 200,000? Whatever the figure most of it is money already spent on development, now they just have to recoup their costs by amortizing the expense. One problem in foreseeing this being successful is that these BOF SUVs are a dying breed that fewer and fewer buyers have any interest in supporting. The lambdas are the natural next step and these should be a raging success. Immediately the Outlook, Acadia and Enclave could jump up to 28-30 mpg on average similar to the Highlander hybrid ( HH ). Now that gets attention in a segment that's growing, not dying.
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 28, 2007 12:49 pm) I'm seriously considering the Tahoe/Yukon as I need a good towing vehicle with a higher hitch height/better towing capability than most crossovers provide. But I don't tow that often so good mileage would be a major plus too. I would pay $3,000 - $4,000 extra and MAYBE recoup most of the premium over a long ownership period. A reasonable shortfall would be my contribution toward conservation. Will do the math once prices are set and "real world" prices are determined by the marketplace. |
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Aug 28, 2007 4:43 pm) This is what Toyota did with the Prius. Now from 5000 units in 2001 it should sell 250,000 units this year alone worldwide....all profitable. I posted this here back in May. Y2M 'payback' what think the GM faithful?
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 28, 2007 4:53 pm) This is what Toyota did with the Prius. Now from 5000 units in 2001 it should sell 250,000 units this year alone worldwide....all profitable. I posted this here back in May. Y2M 'payback' what think the GM faithful?" Great points, let's hope GM/Chevy sees the light. |
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Aug 28, 2007 4:43 pm) They quoted it as the manufacturing cost and went on to say that they were undecided as to how much of that will passed along to the consumer.
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Replying to: nedzel (Aug 29, 2007 9:42 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 29, 2007 10:01 am) The battery pack for a 5000+ lb Tahoe hybrid has got to be much larger (and thus more expensive) than the one for a ~2500 lb Prius. How much more? Unclear. |
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A freelancer aims to talk with owners of the following hybrid models: Accord, Altima, Camry, all Lexus hybrids and all pick-up truck hybrids. Please respond to Chintan Talati at ctalati  edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2007 with your daytime contact information and the hybrid model you own.
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