8/15/2023 0 Comments 2011 chevy suv![]() ![]() And the 6L V8 with electric motors assisting would really rocket this vehicle to dangerous speeds. Engine reliability was perfect for 90k miles. The ride was also great, I was dumbfounded as to how a body on frame vehicle could cruise at 85 mpg as if it were an Audi. The looks of this vehicle sells it (and all those cheesy Hybrid decals come off easily using a hair dryer). Nothing from the Germans came anywhere close for the price (or features). The Durango in that time frame looked like it was built in the early 1900's. Its exterior far outshines the bland, big Pilot looking Expedition. If you dont like the boxy GMT900 style, dont get it. I also found my Hybrid model at a dealer off trade in for $35K with only 12K miles on it. The magnesium alloy 18" wheels are beautiful and the box shape was so anti-minivan I just had to have it. Im a man, so I do like to mow the lawn, wash the truck, and have a beer in the yard and … admire both. Im also a car guy so I just cant spend $30 or $40 k and have to look at a minivan in my driveway. And because I have 3 kids so I needed something bigger. Honestly, I bought this big truck for its looks. Just sold it after 5 yrs ownership, bitter sweet. It's just not worth it.Ģ008 Tahoe Hybrid, birch metallic. Which defeats the purpose of the hybrid because you still burn the extra fuel. I have to hold down the brake and rev the gas (Almost like in a manual transmission) to keep it from going to electric to avoid this. Mine has cut off thing to cross intersections with vehicles coming. So you will cut off intersections and sometimes in slow or stop-no-go traffic. For example: The computer that controls the interchange between gas and electric motors will cut the car off when you try to go after stops for lifts or signs. And they will gradually die off at a very high expense to safety. When it goes everything will run intermittently. But once the warranty went out they said that the new battery pack would be about $5k. I tried several times to have it … replaced while it was under warranty and GM came up with all types of excuses why it wasn't the battery pack. Also, if you get a bad hybrid generator (battery pack) like I did you're screwed. Convenience features like automatic lift gate and luggage rack, and safety features like a spare tire and jack. First, you lose a lot of standard features that come on cheaper models of this vehicle. There are a bunch of other problems that you get with this purchase. And if pulling heavy objects isn't a requirement, you'd be well advised to consider a large crossover like the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 2011 Dodge Durango or 2011 Ford Explorer. Alternately, you might consider smaller, diesel-powered three-row luxury crossovers like the 2011 Audi Q7 TDI and 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d that have less interior room but greater fuel efficiency and a superior driving experience. Of course, one could tow more and spend much less with a regular Tahoe. If you tow moderately heavy loads and price isn't an issue, a case might be made for the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV. Allowing green thinkers to feel better about their vehicle choice certainly plays a role here if they want to spend over $50,000 for the satisfaction of owning a Tahoe Hybrid, we won't rain on their parade. But given the lack of competition and slow sales, it seems more like the answer to a question few have asked. But the Tahoe Hybrid is quite expensive and operates with overall efficiency only slightly better than conventional crossover SUVs that are likely better choices for most shoppers.Īs for the other marketing principles, Chevy's Tahoe Hybrid (and its GMC Yukon Hybrid twin) was indeed America's first full-size hybrid SUV. ![]() It's rated at a surprising 21 mpg in combined driving. All three are in play - with varying degrees of success - with the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV.įirst, Chevy promotes its Tahoe Hybrid as a smart, green SUV that sips fuel and therefore does its part to help conserve Earth's resources. And a third is that making people feel good about themselves or the things they buy is a surefire way to boost sales. Another theory states that it's best to be first to market in any given product category. One of the cornerstones of marketing is the belief that perception is more important than reality. ![]()
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