GMC expands its hybrid lineup with Yukon Denali Hybrid

The GMC’s Yukon Hybrid range received the long waited 2-Mode Hybrid powertrain and it is ready to hit the road with its new fuel saver technology. The new top level GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid will be powered by a potent 6.0L Vortec V8 engine, capable of 332HP and reaching up to 6,200-pound towing capacity.

The new tech means a 2-Mode Electrically Variable Transmission which includes 2 electric motors, receiving power from a 300volt nickel hybrid battery back. The EPA fuel saving ratings are calculated around 21 city, 22 highway for two-wheel drive models and 20/20 when equipped with 4WD. In terms of new and advanced mechanical adding, the Denali Hybrid is a pioneer in using the GM’s MagnaRide suspension system on the Yukon.
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bfghemicuda - 7/11/2009 4:29:16 PM

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yaun

JMB1013 - 7/11/2009 6:31:48 PM

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the progression of american hybrids (car and suv alike) is actually pretty monumental. if the execs drove these to dc instead of their jets it would have made a hell of a statement

bfghemicuda - 7/12/2009 8:06:18 PM

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My comment was aimed twards the styling. The two mode hybrid was developed by chrysler bmw merc and gm. The durango and aspen hve the same system. I think its more impressive with the new dodge ram 1500 fullsized pickup with no hybrid system that gets 20mpg.

bfghemicuda - 7/12/2009 8:15:01 PM

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And by the way that 20mpg is with the 5.7 hemi VVT MDS [one of wards 10 best engines in the world]with 390 bhp.