Dixielou
8/18/2008 6:18:46 PM
Has anyone seen the tow ratings for the 2009 Hybrid Silverado? I have heard the Tahoe Hybrid has a tow rating of only 6200 lbs., and this is with the 6.0L V8 AFM and a continous electric ratio hybrid transmission with four fixed gears. I would hope the Silveradoi can tow more than 6200 lbs. MPG for the Silverado Hybrid 2WD is said to be 21 city and 22 hwy.
Dixielou
8/19/2008 6:34:32 PM
Thanks for responding but the given web site did not produce any information regarding towing ability of the Hybrid Silverado.
bad2006z71
8/19/2008 7:30:40 PM
the website states that the towing will be 10,600lbs
Dixielou
8/22/2008 6:15:01 AM
Do no believe your information is correct. If the 2009 Hybrid Tahoe can only tow 6200 lbs I do not see how the 2009 Hybrid Silverado could tow as much as you report.
bad2006z71
8/22/2008 6:17:57 AM
True, i misread, that is the normal truck with the 4spd. this is the hybrid
"The new 6.2-liter V-8 is rated at 403 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. Those power figures were previously restricted to the Cadillac Escalade and GMC Sierra Denali. The new engine will only be available with a 3.42 rear axle, and towing will be limited to 9,300 pounds. That’s 900 pounds more than last year’s GMC Sierra Denali, which also used a 3.42 rear axle."
