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

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by cwerdna, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    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..."
     
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    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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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chrome @ Nov 15 2007, 09:56 AM) [snapback]539920[/snapback]</div>
    Simple, you buy two Prii instead.

    Harry
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chrome @ Nov 15 2007, 05:56 AM) [snapback]539920[/snapback]</div>
    Or (possibly if it comes) the ML450 Hybrid.
     
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    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.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chrome @ Nov 15 2007, 07:56 AM) [snapback]539920[/snapback]</div>
    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.
     
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    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""
     
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    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.
     
    #8 hill, Dec 4, 2007
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    I thought road hog SUVs were already about $50k. That much for a true hybrid road hog, sounds like a bargain.
     
    #9 subarutoo, Dec 5, 2007
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