The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid has been described as “impressive”, “amazing” and “magnificent” by reviewers and owners alike. They’re not talking about the Yukon Hybrid’s performance, amenities, or looks, though they’re all average or above. They’re talking instead about the fuel economy numbers they see with this beefy hybrid.
Both of GM’s 2009 full-size SUV hybrid models, the Yukon and Tahoe, feature GM’s innovative 2-mode hybrid system, introduced in 2008. Combined with GM’s active fuel management technology and an exclusive throttle valve opening system, late intake, computer modulated engine 2-mode Electronic Variable Transmission (EVT) technology translates into real savings at the pump.
Since its debut in 2008, the GMC Yukon Hybrid has increased gas mileage by nearly 30% compared to non-hybrid Yukon models. EPA estimates of 21 mpg/city and 22 mpg/hwy for the 2WD Yukon Hybrid and 20/20 for the 4WD model are impressive indeed.
A full list of standard amenities comes with the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid, including 8-passenger seating, 6-way power leather-adjustable front seats, and a GPS integrated sound system with reverse camera. Additionally, the Yukon Hybrid features a towing capacity of 6,000 to 6,200 pounds, anti-lock brakes, and stability control.
With its 2-mode EVT system, a few aerodynamic tweaks, and a weight reduction of over 350 pounds across the wheels, body, and cab, but still weighing in at nearly 5,300 pounds, the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid is big and “ecological”. .
Starting at $50,945 for the 2WD ’09 Yukon Hybrid, and about $2,810 more for the 4WD, big and “green” is also expensive.
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