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For those environmentally conscious customers that want the luxury of a Cadillac Vehicle in an SUV, then the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is another way to get green without sacrificing quality and luxury. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid seats up to eight. It is also the only full-size luxury hybrid SUV on the market. Due to its 2 mode hyrbrid powertrain, the Escalade Hybrid recieves 50 percent better fuel efficiency in city driving and 40 percent increase overall.

The Escalade Hybrid’s two mode hybrid powertrain combines GM’s Vortec 6.0-L V-8 with GM’s EVT transmission. The Automatic transmission is also powered by two electric motors that make it a true hybrid.The V-8 engine in the Hybrid has the brand’s Active Fuel Management System, allowing four-cylinders to shut off in light load conditions and ultimately conserving fuel.The gasoline engine shuts off at stops or when idoling but restarts when needed, while the electric motor allows the engine to run in a 4 cylider mode more often.

With light throttle, the electric motors can propel the New Cadillac Escalade up to 30 mph, but together the electric motor and gasoline engine produce 332 hp and 367lb.ft. of torque.Located under the second row seats lies a 300-Volt battery pack that powers all electric engines, the steering system, and the electrically driven air conditioning compressor. Regenerative braking also charges the batteries. Front and all wheel drive options are available for the Escalade Hybrid.Although it would be awesome to have the hybrid powertrain in all trims of the Escalade, it only comes available in the standard length.

As far as towing capability, the new Cadillac Escalade will be rated to tow up to 6000 pounds with rear wheel drive and 5700 pounds with all wheel drive.The Hybrid has an 8 inch touch screen with a hybrid drive system which informs the driver what mode the SUV is driving in. There are also green and red bars on an economy gauge that let drivers know what zones to drive in to recieve the improved fuel efficiency.The Escalade hybrid also has an Auto Stop reader on the RPM gauge to let drivers know when the gas engine is off.

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