As luxury vehicle manufacturers dip their toes into hybrid vehicle production, consumers can rest assured that green vehicles are not simply a trend. Hybrids are here to stay. In fact, luxury automotive manufactures have to keep up with that trend or be left behind. That is especially true when the luxury vehicle manufacturer produces SUVs. The SUV market is thinning out, with consumers focused on gas prices and the environment more than ever. For those reasons, Cadillac will soon be selling the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a vehicle that has all of the luxuries of the original Escalade, along with increased fuel economy.

The new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, which will make its way to car lots this fall, will have the same sleek design as the original Escalade. In fact, besides the exterior marking identifying it as a hybrid, the vehicle does not look like at all like a hybrid. It will look like the luxury SUV that it is.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid delivers like a hybrid, though, boasting a 50% improved fuel economy over the regular Escalade. The fuel economy of the Escalade Hybrid is incredibly impressive, considering that Cadillac did not compromise power or performance to achieve that kind of fuel conservation.

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid uses a 2-Mode Hybrid System. The 2-Mode System powers the Escalade between electric motors and a gas engine, depending on the requirements at the time. Therefore, it maintains power when power is needed, and also improves fuel efficiency. As an added perk, it utilizes regenerative breaking technology to keep the battery charged.

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, equipped with a V8, is capable of towing up to 6,000 pounds in 2-wheel drive. It can take care of all hauling needs, while still being mindful of fuel.

In keeping with its luxury vehicle reputation, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid has a Navigation Radio interface which displays the 2-Mode Hybrid System information in an easy way for drivers and passengers to understand. It is details such as this that keeps Cadillac at the head of its class.

Cadillac did not cut any corners when it came to producing the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. It stayed true to the Cadillac brand and produced a sleek, efficient piece of machinery that anyone would be proud to drive.

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