Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Pricing Announced

First revealed in Los Angeles 2007, Cadillac has announced pricing for its trendy 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Proclaimed as the world's first large luxury SUV hybrid, the Escalade achieves 50 percent improvement in fuel economy, resulting in a somewhat uninspiring 20/21 miles per gallon (city/highway).

At a premium of $3,600 over a comparably-equipped non-hybrid Escalade, MSRP in the U.S. comes in at $71,685.

Press Release

The launch of the world’s first hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, begins this month. Achieving a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving, Escalade Hybrid arrives at Cadillac dealerships in the United States with an MSRP of $71,685. That represents a premium of only $3,600 over a comparably-equipped Escalade.

“In a changing marketplace emphasizing fuel economy technology, Cadillac is proud to be the only luxury brand offering a hybrid in this segment,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager.

Escalade Hybrid features GM’s advanced Two-Mode Hybrid technology, enabling EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/21 miles per gallon (city/highway). The hybrid system can operate the vehicle entirely on battery-electric power during idling or low-speed driving situations. Escalade Hybrid also incorporates Active Fuel Management technology that enables the Vortec V-8 engine to operate on only four cylinders in certain driving conditions to save fuel. Escalade Hybrid is offered as a total package, including nearly all available luxury and technical features as standard. The two extra-cost options are four-wheel drive and power running boards.