The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is Awesome

For those environmentally conscious customers that want the luxury of a Cadillac Vehicle in an SUV, then the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is another way to get green without sacrificing quality and luxury. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid seats up to eight. It is the only full luxxury SUV with a two mode hybrid system on the market. The Escalade Hybrid achieves around 50% better fuel economy than other conventional models in city driving and at least 40% increase overall, due to its two mode hybrid powertrain.

The Escalade Hybrid’s two mode hybrid powertrain combines GM’s Vortec 6.0L V8 with the company’s new Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT). The EVT system has two electric motors and four fixed gears.  The V8 has GM’s Active Fuel Management system, which shuts down four cylinders under light load conditions to conserve fuel.The gasoline engine shuts off at stops or when idoling but restarts when needed, while the electric motor allows the engine to run in a 4 cylider mode more often.

With light throttle, the electric motors can propel the New Cadillac Escalade up to 30 mph, but together the electric motor and gasoline engine produce 332 hp and 367lb.ft. of torque.Located under the second row seats lies a 300-Volt battery pack that powers all electric engines, the steering system, and the electrically driven air conditioning compressor. Regenerative braking also charges the batteries. Front and all wheel drive options are available for the Escalade Hybrid.The hybrid powertrain does not come in any other trim but the standard length Escalade.

As far as towing capability, the New Cadillac Escalade will be rated to tow up to 6000 pounds with rear wheel drive and 5700 pounds with all wheel drive.Interior wise, the Hybrid has a hybrid drive system showcased on an 8in. touch screen. This drive system lets the driver know which mode the SUV is running in. To maximize fuel economy, the Escalade Hybrid comes equipped with a monitoring economy gauge.  The tachometer in the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid includes an Auto Stop reading that indicates when the gasoline engine is shut off.

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