2008 GMC Yukon two-mode hybrid 2WD test drive

Enviro-meter

Here's how the 2008 GMC Yukon two-mode Hybrid environmental impact tallies up (compared to the 2008 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD conventional model), according to fueleconomy.gov:

• Petroleum Oil Consumption: 16.3 barrels of crude annually—compared to 21.4 barrels for the regular Yukon.
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 8.7 tons of CO2 per year, where the Yukon will total 11.4 tons/year (driving an average of 15,000 miles per year).
• EPA Air Pollution Score: on a scale of 1 to 10 (best), scores in at an 6, whereas the conventional Yukon scores a 3.

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Details and Specs

Technical Features: 6.0-liter V8, two-mode continuous electric hybrid transmission with four fixed gears, 300-volt hybrid system with regenerative braking, electric air conditioning and power steering

Safety Features: four wheel ABS, Stabilitrack electronic stability control, dual stage frontal air bags, dual stage front passenger airbags, and head curtain all seating rows and side impact airbags, and OnStar Safe & Sound package, tire pressure monitor

Interior Features: dual zone climate control, AM/FM/6CD changer with Satellite radio, navigation, and power fold and tumble second row seat for third row access, Rear seat entertainment system, power sliding sunroof

Exterior Features: 18-inch low rolling resistance tires P265/65R18

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