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My sales job requires, among other things, driving a lot of miles. Often more than 1,000 miles per week. It also requires a durable vehicle that does well off-road--often on farms, construction sites and in the snow. I've been driving a luxury sedan (that get's GREAT mileage) for a long time, but have gotten myself in some tough situations that have involved almost needing a tow truck and bottoming out on rough roads. I like a roomy vehicle for transporting clients (and friends on the weekends) and I need one that can handle snow and off-roading. I'm in sales and in the Midwest, so an American car is likey a good idea as well--thus my interest in the Tahoe. But I can't justify buying a vehicle that guzzles gas (especially with prices going up everyday), so I'm considering waiting until next year. What type of mileage can I expect from the Tahoe Hybrid assuming I cut off the fuel and switch to electric when possible? Any other vehicles to consider?

2006-08-23 12:10:32 · 4 answers · asked by BugsySkybone 3 in Cars & Transportation Car Makes Chevrolet

4 answers

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=108789
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C6551/
http://www.hybrid-vehicles.net/chevy-tahoe-hybrid-suv.htm

2006-08-23 12:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Amy S 4 · 0 0

First- Don't BUY a hybrid. Their owners are in for a shock when it comes to the price of replacing big items like transmissions and battery packs.
The hybrid chevy wanted to put in a pickup a few years ago only got a few extra mpg's, but it had 120v outlets.
You can't shut off the gas. it's all done electronically to maximize efficiency. ( some of the toyotas are only on electricity under 30 mph.)
Maybe you need a full size wagon. Companies are now coming out with alot of suv/stationwagon hybrids. Also check into ground clearance suspension packages from the factory when buying.

2006-08-24 11:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by isx650 2 · 0 0

It is going to be the first full-size SUV to get 30 MPG.

2006-08-24 13:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by ROCK 3 · 0 0

my friend has the hybrid avalanche that saves a lot of gas

2006-08-24 11:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by marcosm_65 3 · 0 1

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