Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2009

Cadillac announced the world premiere of the Escalade Hybrid, the world¿s first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV.

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Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving ¿ all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size capability that have made the Cadillac Escalade an icon.

¿Escalade, already the sales and style leader among large luxury SUVs, now adds the desirability of a fuel-saving, technically advanced hybrid system,¿ said Jim Taylor, general manager. ¿The arrival of Escalade Hybrid means that consumers can now use less fossil fuel, reduce emissions and still enjoy the benefits of a full-size luxury SUV.¿

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid goes on sale in the summer of 2008 and is the newest example of Escalade¿s technology leadership.

¿No other manufacturer offers a hybrid than can seat eight luxuriously while simultaneously carrying or trailering lots of cargo comfortably,¿ Taylor said. ¿And no hybrid delivers the dramatic presence that is synonymous with Escalade.¿

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations. It delivers up to 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg) of usable towing capacity on 2WD models and 5,700 pounds (2,565 kg) on 4WD models. All of Escalade¿s standard comfort and convenience features are included. This includes an eight-inch, touch-screen navigation system that displays performance readouts of the 2-Mode Hybrid system on the screen.

Escalade Hybrid extends Cadillac¿s leadership in the large luxury SUV category. Escalade sales have grown in the face of changing sales trends and increased competition. In fact, Escalade sales increased 22 percentin September over year-ago sales. Other models in the Escalade lineup include the extended-length Escalade ESV and the versatile Escalade EXT luxury-utility truck. The Hybrid model is available with the standard Escalade body style.

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