Cadillac's gas-guzzling SUV is about to get gas-saving technology that will hopefully help improve its image. Spy photographers have caught the upcoming hybrid version testing in Nevada. Unlike the upcoming Tahoe and Yukon hybrids, the Escalade will not get specific styling to differentiate it from the regular gas powered version.
Instead of different styling, the hybrid Escalade will only receive specific badges that will denote it as a hybrid, such as a large green "hybrid" label on the tachometer.
The basic hybrid powertrain in the Escalade will feature two electric motors that will assist the V8 engine. The technology will improve gas mileage by 25 percent.
The new Escalade Hybrid is expected to be released sometime this fall.
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Comments (14)
This is the first towing-luxury SUV to get hybrid, right?
Just checking.
Posted by Obviously DaMinority | June 23, 2007 10:56 AM
Posted on June 23, 2007 10:56
This is the first towing, american, luxury brand, chrome wheeled, Gm badged hybrid right?
Posted by mf | June 24, 2007 5:01 AM
Posted on June 24, 2007 05:01
This is the first towing, american, luxury brand, chrome wheeled, Gm badged hybrid right?
Posted by mf | June 24, 2007 5:01 AM
Posted on June 24, 2007 05:01
Why do we need a hybrid.
I just fitted an larger gas tank to my truck and now it doesn't use as much gas as it used to. I don't have to fill up as often now.
Posted by Peanut | June 24, 2007 7:16 AM
Posted on June 24, 2007 07:16
Lol Peanut, but please make the sarcasm more obvious sometime.
A 25% increase? That still means gas mileage is under 20 mpg. Jeez.......
Posted by Allen | June 24, 2007 10:03 AM
Posted on June 24, 2007 10:03
Escalade Hybrid... it just seems like an oxymoron.
Posted by Darmok | June 25, 2007 8:45 AM
Posted on June 25, 2007 08:45
Wow...instead of 12 MPG, I'll get 16 MPG! Woo hoo, now I can commute to work alone in a 6000 lb truck and feel 25% less guilty.
Posted by Warren | June 25, 2007 2:02 PM
Posted on June 25, 2007 14:02
Why feel guilty, you are paying for the gas...it's your right to do whatever you want with your money. Of course, you would probably feel more comfortable with the government telling you what you can and can't buy so you don't have to think.
Posted by CxP | June 25, 2007 8:06 PM
Posted on June 25, 2007 20:06
Hey, seen the news lately? If I'm commuting to work alone in a 6000 lb truck it already shows I'm not thinking. Or, maybe you think that wonderful black gold is going to flow forever.
Posted by Warren | June 26, 2007 9:07 AM
Posted on June 26, 2007 09:07
Texas Tea
Posted by Obviously DaMinority | June 28, 2007 2:13 AM
Posted on June 28, 2007 02:13
This is great news, I already called my friend at the Cadi dealer. I have to use it for work (limousine) and celebs and clients love the SUV's for their convenience, practicality, and luxury.
If I can get those attributes with better fuel mileage, thank God!
This is not a vehicle meant for the general populace, but it will help a lot.
Posted by Eddie B | August 14, 2007 5:48 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 17:48
i thought that the hybride gave 30mpg and i was considering purchasing a hybride but its 20mpg i already got a 05 tahoe and an 01 acura mdx tahoe11mpg and x16tmpg highway tahoe16 and x 24+ i would be crazy if i purchased an escalade w/20mpg please someone fill me in when a suv gets 30mpg
Posted by lawrence | October 26, 2007 9:16 AM
Posted on October 26, 2007 09:16
i thought that the hybride gave 30mpg and i was considering purchasing a hybride but its 20mpg i already got a 05 tahoe and an 01 acura mdx tahoe11mpg and x16tmpg highway tahoe16 and x 24+ i would be crazy if i purchased an escalade w/20mpg please someone fill me in when a suv gets 30mpg
Posted by lawrence | October 26, 2007 9:17 AM
Posted on October 26, 2007 09:17
My name is Javis and I am 16 years olds im looking for this exact SUV it fits my swag and Im just wonder how much is the 2008 Cadalac Escalde Hybrid any way because as soon as I get my job im going to be working on getting one so I need to know if you dont mind.
Posted by Javis | October 8, 2009 1:38 PM
Posted on October 8, 2009 13:38