Hybrid SUVs are one of the most popular classes of hybrid vehicles. Current hybrid technology can be quite heavy and bulky which means that larger cars like the SUV, which are capable of carrying it with ease, are well placed to benefit.
SUVs are historically one of the least fuel efficient classes of vehicle and so stand to gain the most from the hybrid technology.
This is reflected by the fact that the hybrid SUV market has grown extremely quickly which is great for the consumer who has a large choice of hybrid SUVs to choose from.
Porsche Cayenne S (to be released 2009)
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 3.6 lire V6 328 hp/245 kW
Electric motor: 38 kW, can drive car at low speeds
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery: 288 V NiMH
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Saturn Vue
Drivetrain: Mild hybrid (electric boost, idle start)
Engine: 2.4 lire 328 hp/245 kW
Electric motor: 38 kW, can drive car at low speeds
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery: 288 V NiMH
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GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Tahoe
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 6 litre V8, cylinder deactivation, 332 hp
Electric motor: 2 motors can drive car at low speeds
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery: 300 V
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Dodge Durango
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 5.7 litre V8, cylinder deactivation, 340 hp/254 kW
Electric motor: Can drive car at low speeds
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery:
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Cadillac Escalade
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 4.9 litre V8, 340 hp/250 kW
Electric motor: Can drive car to 25 mph
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery:
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Toyota Highlander/Kluger
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 3.3 litre V6, 208 hp (270 hp combined)
Electric motor: 2 motors drive the car, 1 motor starts engine
Fuel economy: 26 mpg (US), 31 mpg (UK), 9.0 l/100km
Battery:
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Mazda Tribute
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 2.3 litre, 155 hp combined with electric motor
Electric motor: Can drive car to 25 mph
Fuel economy: 30 mpg (US), 36 mpg (UK), 7.8 l/100km
Battery:
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Lexus RX 450
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 3.5 litre V6, 245 hp/183 kW (combined 297 hp/221 kW)
Electric motor: Can drive car to 40 mph
Fuel economy: 27 mpg (US), 32 mpg (UK), 8.7 l/100km
Battery: NiMh
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Ford Escape
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 2.3 litre 4 cylinder, 155 hp combined with electric motor
Electric motor: 94 hp/ 70kW, Can drive car to 25 mph
Fuel economy: 30 mpg (US), 36 mpg (UK), 7.8 l/100km
Battery: 330V, 1.8 kWh, NiMh
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