GM's hybrid SUVs: AEI' Best Engineered Vehicles for 2008

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and GMC Yukon Hybrid get up to 50% better city and 30% better combined fuel economy while still delivering comparable performance thanks to a thorough vehicle re-engineering and an industry-first 2-Mode hybrid powertrain.

General Motors has significantly re-engineered its class-leading full-size sport utility vehicles-the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon-with the first application of groundbreaking hybrid technology as well as other vehicle innovations to achieve impressive efficiency in a vehicle class not known for fuel frugality. The vehicles' advanced technology enables consumers looking for an efficient and full-size SUV a choice that does not sacrifice cargo-hauling and trailer-towing capacity in return for improved fuel economy.

The company's philosophy in applying advanced fuel-saving technology where it can make the most difference and ensuring :hat the new models maintain, or in some ways better, their SUV functionality has been rewarded by the readers and editors of Automotive Engineering International with the Best Engineered Vehicle title for 2008.