Guide Note

American automobile manufacturer, General Motors Corporation, makes the full size Yukon Hybrid, the world's first two-mode hybrid propulsion system in an SUV. At high speed, the Yukon Hybrid utilizes its full 332 horsepower V-8 engine, and at low speed it uses its electric power source or a combination of electric and engine. The Yukon Hybrid is 350 pounds lighter than the standard Yukon, which is an additional help in saving gas. It also has two 60 KW motors powering the wheels.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Full-size SUV
2. First produced: 2008
3. Two mode full hybrid system
4. Engine: 332 horsepower 6-liter V8
5. MSRP: $50,945-53,775
6. Available colors: Black, red, white, grey and silver
7. Seating capacity: 8
8. Fuel tank capacity: 24.5 gallons
9. MPG: 20-22
10. Gas mileage is as much as 50% better than the standard engine
11. 300 volt battery pack never needs to be plugged in
12. Available in two or four wheel drive
13. Antilock brakes come standard
14. Introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show
15. Automobile Magazine's 2008 Technology of the Year

Car and Driver Review

1. Lists the high points as its ground-breaking hybrid technology, nice looking styling and enjoyably quiet ride.
2. Finds it to be overpriced and overweight.