GM says full-size SUV hybrids to retail for $50K-plus

cwerdna · 11-15-2007, 05:11 AM

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...488/1148/AUTO01
"WASHINGTON -- General Motors Corp. announced the prices of its full-size hybrid SUVs today, saying all of the vehicles would retail for more than $50,000.

GM said the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid's suggested retail price would be $50,490 (two-wheel drive) and $53,295 (four-wheel drive), while the GMC Yukon Hybrid would be $50,945 (2WD); and $53,755 (4WD).

Those prices include a $900 destination charge and pending IRS approval, could be eligible for a federal tax credit..."

Chrome · 11-15-2007, 08:56 AM

Oh. Snap.

That's about as much as a loaded Tahoe LTZ. I'd have to do a feature comparison to see what the actual premium is.

Still, though, GM's first entrant into the full-hybrid arena is sure priced for the upper-crust.

The question now is, do you get a Yukon Hybrid or a similarly priced Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (Diesel). 21/22 mpg vs. 18/24mpg.

Earthling · 11-15-2007, 09:21 AM

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The question now is, do you get a Yukon Hybrid or a similarly priced Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (Diesel). 21/22 mpg vs. 18/24mpg.
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Simple, you buy two Prii instead.

Harry

**Tideland Prius** · 11-15-2007, 11:11 AM

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Quote:

Oh. Snap.

That's about as much as a loaded Tahoe LTZ. I'd have to do a feature comparison to see what the actual premium is.

Still, though, GM's first entrant into the full-hybrid arena is sure priced for the upper-crust.

The question now is, do you get a Yukon Hybrid or a similarly priced Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (Diesel). 21/22 mpg vs. 18/24mpg.
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Or (possibly if it comes) the ML450 Hybrid.

JeffElectric · 11-15-2007, 02:42 PM

Santa Monica California has already reached the $3.57 per gallon mark and climbing for 87 octane. 18/24 mpg is a waste of G.M.'s time and money for a full-size Hybrid SUV.

acdii · 11-29-2007, 10:53 AM

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Quote:

Oh. Snap.

That's about as much as a loaded Tahoe LTZ. I'd have to do a feature comparison to see what the actual premium is.

Still, though, GM's first entrant into the full-hybrid arena is sure priced for the upper-crust.

The question now is, do you get a Yukon Hybrid or a similarly priced Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (Diesel). 21/22 mpg vs. 18/24mpg.
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I would go for the Mercedes if I were to spend that kind of cash on a car. OTOH, I can find much better things to use the money on than on some fancy vehicle, like a good school for my children. Like someone else suggested, get two Prius instead, and have whatever you cant fit in the cars delivered.

cwerdna · 12-04-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mbaral

Santa Monica California has already reached the $3.57 per gallon mark and climbing for 87 octane. 18/24 mpg is a waste of G.M.'s time and money for a full-size Hybrid SUV.

Although there are no official EPA numbers yet, GM at http://www.chevrolet.com/hybrid/?seo=goo_chevy_hybrid claims "while offering fuel efficiency you never imagined — an outstanding EPA estimated MPG of 21 city, 22 highway for 2WD models, and 20 city, 20 highway for 4x4. I""

hill · 12-04-2007, 02:26 PM

Since most everything GM does now is spin, unfortunately, the truth (whenever they finally DO get around to making a hybrid) will more likely be in the teens. Especially the way most lead foot drivers operate. Something about hybrid mpg in the teens that really smacks of GM.

subarutoo · 12-05-2007, 03:39 PM

I thought road hog SUVs were already about $50k. That much for a true hybrid road hog, sounds like a bargain.

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11-15-2007, 08:56 AM	#2
Chrome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 138 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 1	Oh. Snap. That's about as much as a loaded Tahoe LTZ. I'd have to do a feature comparison to see what the actual premium is. Still, though, GM's first entrant into the full-hybrid arena is sure priced for the upper-crust. The question now is, do you get a Yukon Hybrid or a similarly priced Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (Diesel). 21/22 mpg vs. 18/24mpg.

11-15-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
JeffElectric Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 22 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Santa Monica California has already reached the $3.57 per gallon mark and climbing for 87 octane. 18/24 mpg is a waste of G.M.'s time and money for a full-size Hybrid SUV.

12-04-2007, 02:26 PM	#8
hill High Fiber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South OC So Cal & the Flathead Valley MT Posts: 4,441 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 14	Since most everything GM does now is spin, unfortunately, the truth (whenever they finally DO get around to making a hybrid) will more likely be in the teens. Especially the way most lead foot drivers operate. Something about hybrid mpg in the teens that really smacks of GM.

12-05-2007, 03:39 PM	#9
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,182 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	I thought road hog SUVs were already about $50k. That much for a true hybrid road hog, sounds like a bargain.