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Interest
in SUVs increases. Where are GM's hybrid SUVs?
Wednesday,
February 21, 2007
The
Saturn Vue hybrid is just too mild for my tastes
According to Cars.com, there is an uptick in consumer
interest for SUVs. Ironically, however, fuel efficiency is
more important than safety for consumers interested in
purchasing a new vehicle, but the most important point is
price, notes the same study. Consequently, I wonder is
fuel efficiency less important for those interested in an
SUV compared to other vehicles?
It seems that must be the case.
Obviously, it appears SUV fans are a die hard bunch, still
they must also have fuel efficiency concerns. So, why
isn't GM or Chrysler trying to attract any of these die
hards with their dual mode hybrid powertrain?
Again I ask, where is the Yukon
hybrid or the Escalade
hybrid? The Yukon hybrid has been making the rounds at
all the auto shows, so why isn't it showing up at all the
GM dealerships?
What kind of game is GM playing? Isn't it important for GM
to demonstrate that it can compete with the Ford
Escape hybrid and the Toyota
Highlander hybrid? Is there a problem with the dual
mode hybrid powertrain? Is the dual mode hybrid powertrain
too expensive? Is this the kind of foot-dragging America
can expect with the Chevy
Volt electric hybrid?
Just a few things that make me wanna holler, c'mon GM!
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by Dahcredyns at
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