Tahoe Hybrid hugs Mother Earth

According to Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Powertrain,the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid combines the functionality and comfort of a full-size SUV with a 2-mode full hybrid system that optimizes fuel efficiency in both city and highway driving.The Tahoe Hybrid offers great performance,25 percent better overall fuel economy and legendary Tahoe utility.

Besides a robust electric system to save fuel, the Tahoe Hybrid’s 6.0-litre V8 engine can shut down four cylinders during low power situations. Fully stoked, the big powerplant generates 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque, connected to the wheels through a continuously variable transmission.With all power engaged, the Tahoe Hybrid can tow up to 6,200 pounds.

It contains comfortable leather seats, side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, heated seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, DVD entertainment and easy to read analog gauges. Up to nine people fit in three rows of seats.