2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV

September 29th, 2007

2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV: Texas preview

A sweet pair of the new hybrid-powered 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV will be officially previewed at the soon to be opened 2007 State Fair of Texas.

Capable of running on pure electricity, the vehicles will be built in Texas at the GM Arlington Assembly Plant and will provide for a 30 per cent gain in average mileage over their traditionally motivated siblings.

Just like its close relative, the 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, the new 2WD GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV will feature 21 mpg in the city, which is 1.5 times better than its 5.3-liter gasoline-powered counterpart and is close to the mileage of a comparatively tiny Toyota Camry mid-size sedan.

Both Tahoe and Yukon are equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 engine with the GM Active Fuel Management system. When not needed all of its available power, the system will shut down half of the engine’s cylinders and will shut down the gasoline engine altogether at speeds lower than 30 mph, significantly reducing fuel consumption.

To let the battery run longer, it is recharged with the help of a regenerative braking system.