The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the only SUV vehicle in its class that offers a 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 SUV hybrid on the market. The best part about the Escalade Hybrid is that it has 50% better fuel efficiency than any other conventional model, all because of its two mode hybrid powertrain.

The 2 mode hybrid powertrain integrates the brand's Vortec 6.0L V8 with the company's new Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT). The four gear transmission is aided by two electric motors.GM's Active Fuel Management System in the V8 shuts down 4cylinders in light load conditions to save fuel.  It also shuts off at stoplights or when idling and restarts when needed, and the electric motors allow the engine to operate in the four cylinder 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. The Hybrid comes available in either front of all wheel drive.The hybrid powertrain does not come in any other trim but the standard length Escalade.

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.  On the inside, the Escalade Hybrid has an 8-inch touch screen that showcases the hybrid drive system and informs the driver as to which mode the SUV is running in. To maximize fuel economy, the Escalade Hybrid comes equipped with a monitoring economy gauge.The TACH in the Hybrid also includes and Auto Stop indicater, letting the driver know when the motor is shut off.

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