The 2012 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid is Coming to Bob Jass Chevrolet of Elburn
For the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, Elburn, St. Charles, Elgin, and Geneva drivers now have an eco-friendly option available on this powerful Chevy SUV. Since its debut in 2009, the added versatility of hybrid power has been popular among both drivers and automotive critics. Bob Jass Chevrolet is proud to feature such an illustrious SUV like the 2012 Tahoe. The Tahoe hybrid has been given two honors from Kelley Blue Book: the ‘Best New Family Vehicle Award’ for cars in its class, and the ‘Best Resale Value Award.’ Moreover, the Tahoe model has already accumulated an impressive amount of awards. The SUV has consistently been a Consumer’s Digest Best Buy, and has been nominated for MotorTrend’s Sport Utility of the year multiple times. In addition, Edmunds.com’s True Cost to OwnTM algorithm has determined the Tahoe to be among the lowest true cost to own SUVs in its class over the years.Hybrid SUVs: How they Work
Fortunately St. Charles, Elgin, Geneva, and Elburn drivers will find that ‘fuel efficient SUV’ is not a contradiction in terms when it comes to the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. A computerized transmission weds hybrid-electric energy to the muscle of a gasoline powered V8 in the Tahoe. In other words, when the conditions are right, below 30mph for example, the Tahoe knows when to save on fuel consumption by engaging the hybrid engine. Furthermore, the 2012 Chevy Tahoe harnesses energy from the braking system in the form of friction that would otherwise be expelled. This energy goes to the hybrid’s battery.The 2012 Tahoe Hybrid has Excellent Performance
Despite being a hybrid, the 2012 Tahoe can still produce results akin to commercial workhorse SUVs and trucks with its 6.0L V8 engine, as its drivetrain puts out some intimidating numbers:- 332hp at 5100rpm
- 367 foot pounds of torque at 4100rpm
- The 2012 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid does not lack utility either with its StabilitrakTM traction control system
- Standard running boards
- Front and rear all-season tires
- and much more
