More MPG for GM pickups

LTRT Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:32 pm

More MPG for GM pickups
Updated: Aug 12, 2008 11:41 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- General is releasing new, more fuel-efficient versions of its full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles later this fall. The versions are known as XFE -- or extra fuel economy.

They'll be offered on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. The models will get one mile per gallon more in both city and highway fuel economy than non-XFE versions.
The boost will give them a total of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 on the highway.
GM says it's getting the improved economy through better aerodynamics and lighter-weight aluminum parts.

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD LT1 Long Box
Gas Mileage: 14 mpg city / 18 mpg highway
Engine: 8 Cylinder, 4.8 Liter, 295 HP
Wheels: Chrome Steel Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In.
Torque: 305 @4800 Seating: 3
Side Airbags: Not Standard ABS Brakes: Standard
Towing Capacity: 5900 Wheelbase: 133.0

Wow, 1 mpg more in the city & 3 for the highway, I think I'll buy one. Rolling Eyes

Scooby01_98 Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:34 pm

Not really something they should be bragging about.

Canuck Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:44 pm

Let's wait for the Financial Post tomorrow, GM's shares will skyrocket. Razz

Just buy two LTRT, much more efficient.

Guest Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:40 pm

I saw a couple weeks ago that Ford is remodeling their F-150 to make it lighter... come on.. 1 more mpg in the city and they are touting this? That's embarrassing.

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