GMC Launches Yukon Denali Hybrid SUV

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed)
Jul 9th 2009 at 6:01PM

Long before Cadillac got its own version of GM's full-size SUV, the GMC Denali was the top of the line. And some still prefer the lower-key look of the Yukon to Caddy's blinged-out Escalade. Unfortunately for those deterred by big bills and stigma of a gas-guzzling sport-ute, GM's hybrid system wasn't available on the Denali...until now.

The new GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid features a 332-horsepower 6-liter V8 coupled to a 2-Mode Electric Variable Transmission which employs two electric motors to bring the big truck's fuel consumption down to 21 city/22 highway. It also includes GM's slick MagnaRide suspension for the first time, and more to the point offers all the luxury of the Escalade in a less over-the-top package.

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Louisville SUV Jul 16th 2009 10:13AM

The use of Hybrid SUV's are on step closer to making the planet green. I understand the use of SUV's, they are spacious and able carry large loads at a time. However, they use a ton of gas that a smaller compact car does not even come close to using. Creating Hybrid SUV's allows the vehicles to gain better gas mileage while still offering a large amount of carrying space.