1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

GMC Sierra Hybrid

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Tideland Prius, Jan 14, 2005.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    I've just watched LA Autshow Part 2 on SPEED and this is what I've gathered.

    The Sierra Hybrid will be sold in 6 states. It gains 2mpg over the conventional gas engine (17mpg vs. 15mpg). It's not a full hybrid or even a mild hybrid. I believe it as the ability to shut off the engine when not in motion (several cars in Europe do that) and some... sort of startup assist to reduce the strain on the engine to initially move the vehicle? I suppose that's where the 2mpg comes from since the engine in the Sierra Hybrid is a large 5.7 litre V8.

    To quote the hosts, "it's almost an insult to the highly respected Prius"
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, Jan 14, 2005
  2. rocco

    rocco Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2005
    146
    0
    0
    Location:
    FL
    true, but at least no emissions while at traffic lights. thats a good thing
     
    #2 rocco, Jan 14, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,024
    16,242
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    That's assumed you're actually stopped. It doesn't help when you're crawling in rush hour =)
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Jan 14, 2005
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)