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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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I hope the hybrid badge isn't that big - that looks retarded.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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I like how they never give out a mpg number besides "50% improvement".
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
I like how they never give out a mpg number besides "50% improvement".
People are getting sticker shock, in a different kind of way, at the moment after seeing all of these new 2008 EPA ratings. Thus manufacturers at the moment are using a lot of ways to avoid stating mileage while still stating mileage improvements.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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They should have direct injected that engine. Would have made it more worthwhile.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Oh I didn't realize that the Tahoe hybrid has the same 6.0L that this Escalade does. Chevy says it only puts out 332 hp, will that be the same for the Escalade, cause thats quite a downgrade. Though I suppose that isnt the hybrid net power.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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sweet, im glad the hybrid came out. Now i can get my Lexus and my moms going to wait for her escalade
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by enigma888
Yeah why not an LX hybrid or something, considering how huge and thirsty that beast is. Nice that the Escalade can at least try to cut down on the fuel consumption.
Towing. Toyota hasn't quite figured out HSD + Towing. Apparently the Two-Mode can tow (esp. since it has 3 clutches and a 4-spd auto).
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
All the critics here... where's the Lexus LX hybrid?
MIA... just like GM's profitability.

Perhaps Lexus realizes that customers who are really interested
in a cleaner environment and better economy don't purchase
asphalt-crushing SUVs!

As for the utility argument...
How often do people tow, really? I've never seen an Escalade tow anything.
Heck, I rarely see them with more than one person in the vehicle
(usually on the cell phone, cutting me off).
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
a step forward for saving the planet...
Save it from what? Oil dependancy?

Not a bad move by Caddy, but I wonder if it even gets over 20mpg
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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I wonder if the government will be buying these vehicles. Well the Tahoe version.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/09/o...calade-hybrid/

also theres info on the hybrid on escalade.com

I just wonder how much it will cost.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Escalade hybrid haha.
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