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The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is Awesome

December 14, 2009

The Escalade Hybrid is the best way for environmentally conscious customers to get their luxury SUV with out sacrificing quality. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid seats up to eight. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the only full size SUV with a 2 mode hybrid powertrain 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 2 mode hybrid powertrain integrates the brand’s Vortec 6.0 Liter V8 engine with Cadillac’s new Automatic EVT transmission. The EVT system has two electric motors and four fixed gears.The V-8 engine in the Hybrid has the brand’s Active Fuel Management System, allowing four-cylinders to shut off in light load conditions and ultimately conserving fuel.When idling and stopping the gas engine shuts off but restarts when needed. The electric motors let the engine to run in a four-cylinder 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. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is available in a 2 or 4 wheel drive option.  But the hybrid powertrain is only available on 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.The Escalade Hybrid comes equipped with and eight inch touch screen showcasing a hybrid drive system, allowing the driver to see which mode the SUV is functioning in. To maximize fuel economy, the Escalade Hybrid comes equipped with a monitoring economy gauge.The TACH in the Hybrid also includes and Auto Stop indicater, letting the driver know when the motor is shut off.

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