Gas guzzling vehicles are slowly and steadily taking a backseat. The environment friendly hybrid models are the current requirement and they have become the first priority of almost all major car makes.
General Motors did nothing different and unveiled the first Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid model in the year of 2008.
Tahoe Hybrid SUV spearheads the issue of pollution and also manages to offer commendable mileage and powertrain features.
Considering the great performance and character the model has already exhibited, it can well be referred as one of the pioneering models in the segment.
Below we give some insight on both the used and current Tahoe Hybrid models.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
2008 Tahoe Hybrid was the first one to release in the line up. The model was based on the redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe full-size sport utility vehicle.
Marketed as only base trim, the model features something called as “Two-Mode” technology which was co-developed by DaimlerChrysler, BMW and GM. It features a powerful 6.0 liter V8 engine paired with a 60 kilo-watt electric motor, which is mated to an automatic gearbox. The hybrid pumps out a horsepower of 332 hp @ 5100 rpm and torque of 367 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm. The 4 wheel drive model offers a city limit mileage of 21 mpg and a very similar 22 mpg on highways. The price of an used 2008 Tahoe Hybrid is close to $32,000.
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Under the hood, Tahoe Hybrid remains unchanged for the year of 2009; but features like Bluetooth and power adjustable pedals make the model look better equipped than before. Other newer additions are enhanced satellite radio and “Stolen Vehicle Slow Down” feature. The price of an used 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is close to $34,000.
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
For the year of 2010 Tahoe Hybrid again comes completely unchanged and retains almost all the features present in the previous year model. We only see USB audio port going standard on the model. An used 2010 Tahoe Hybrid can be bought at around $40,000.
The new 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The latest edition of the hybrid model releases without any changes. The compelling efficiency and decent towing capacity still continue in the new model. The MSRP of the latest hybrid model is $51,145.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is no doubt on of the best environment friendly models till date; however we haven’t seen much improvement in the model since its release, but the base price of the model has been ever increasing. In such a scenario the needy users are likely to go for alternative cheaper crossover hybrids.
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