That's for sure that GM loves badge engineering. For every Chevy truck that debuts, there is a GMC version not far behind. At the LA Auto Show late last year, Chevy debuted the 2009 Silverado Hybrid. At the Chicago Auto Show next week, GMC will debut the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid, which is virtually identical to its brother.
That means the Sierra Hybrid gets the same two-mode hybrid drivetrain and 6.0L V8 used in the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Silverado Hybrids. The Sierra Hybrid features a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack beneath its second-row bench. Those cells can power the pickup up to 30 mph for a full mile without using the gas engine. -Continued after the jump...
Gallery: 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid
The 2WD model can tow 6,100 lbs., while the 4WD model dials it down to 5,900 lbs. The 6.0L V8 also features Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which allows it to run on as few as four-cylinders when not under load. There's also the chin spoiler and tonneau cover to help reduce aerodynamic drag. All of this adds up to a 40% increase in fuel economy during city driving and a 25% improvement overall. That's identical to the increase you'll get in the Chevy Silverado Hybrid.
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