Escalade Hybrid

[HummerJim]

I saw the report on the new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid that gets 20 mpg city and I said to myself, why didn't they do that to the H2?? Obviously it's not that big of an engineering step. It's been on the Tahoe for a while. This would make the H2 sell to more people, but I think GM has closed the book on Hummer, in spite of "rumors" of the HX still going forward.

[DRTYFN]

Hybrid system not compatible with the H2's engine & tranny. Not sure why they don't make it compatible.

[HummerMann]

I read on the GM insider blog that they didn't think the hybrid system if put on a Hummer could handle deep water exercusions as most of us H2 owners have been know to do. Water and mud up the door panels - WHAT FUN!!

[8500lbs]

LoL, people complain about our vehicle killing soldiers and destroying USA, by drinking gas. What does our car company do in response. Puts a bigger engine in them. 6.2 liter. LOL, now that is my kind of car company!

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[RazM]

There's a lot more to making a Hybrid than the drivetrain. It would require lighter weight materials, different tires (ie. NOT offroad tires), aerodynamics, etc... simply all things that the H2 simply cannot have done to. That's without even considering the fulltime 4wd, which would likely have to go.

Diesel should have been on the list for the second year on the H2 and the H3 should have come with a diesel option, too bad North America is so ignorant about diesel.

[CLAYDOG]

Originally Posted by RazM

There's a lot more to making a Hybrid than the drivetrain. It would require lighter weight materials, different tires (ie. NOT offroad tires), aerodynamics, etc... simply all things that the H2 simply cannot have done to. That's without even considering the fulltime 4wd, which would likely have to go.

Diesel should have been on the list for the second year on the H2 and the H3 should have come with a diesel option, too bad North America is so ignorant about diesel.

Right on all points.

[hummeraddict]

Originally Posted by RazM

There's a lot more to making a Hybrid than the drivetrain. It would require lighter weight materials, different tires (ie. NOT offroad tires), aerodynamics, etc... simply all things that the H2 simply cannot have done to. That's without even considering the fulltime 4wd, which would likely have to go.

Diesel should have been on the list for the second year on the H2 and the H3 should have come with a diesel option, too bad North America is so ignorant about diesel.

I would be ok with some lighter materials and some better aerodynamics, but i love the tires.