GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks

**nsap** · 08-14-2008, 07:35 PM

GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks
www.gminsidenews.com
August 14, 2008

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (Production)

Chevrolet Silverado XFE

GMC Sierra Hybrid

GMC Sierra XFE

For high-resolution images, see the GMI Gallery

AndrewGS · 08-14-2008, 07:39 PM

I just wish they would've put something on them that really made a statement, where people would know you were in a Hybrid.

Hitman1970 · 08-14-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewGS

I just wish they would've put something on them that really made a statement, where people would know you were in a Hybrid.

I am thinking something subtle, like green neon lighted leaves on curb-feelers on all four wheel wells.

tirediron · 08-14-2008, 07:47 PM

Agreed!
But something a tad more classy than the ugly HYBRID sticker on the Yukon/Tahoe.

Oh. Wait.

63GrandSport001 · 08-14-2008, 07:56 PM

I dont see how these will make much of an impact.

chevyfan · 08-14-2008, 07:59 PM

I remember when Japanese cars proudly wore a badge declaring they had a four speed. Didn't the 3cyl metro come with a sticker in the back window proudly displaying 50mpg? Or how about Saturn's Twin Cam badge - I'm sure that really helped move them off the dealer lot.

peterj2706 · 08-14-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman1970

I am thinking something subtle, like greon neon lighted leaves on curb-feelers on all four wheel wells.

Love the way you think!! Best chuckle I've had all week -

vanshmack · 08-14-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewGS

I just wish they would've put something on them that really made a statement, where people would know you were in a Hybrid.

They really should have made a tow-behind "HYBRID" billboard mandatory with the 2-Mode option. That way, everyone will know it's a hybrid!

In all seriousness, the amount of badging on these trucks is ridiculous. If I were to buy one, I'd be out there with a blow dryer, goo remover, and a razor blade to get rid of all but the fender emblems.

It seems like GM has an inferiority complex when it comes to badging it's hybrids.

vanshmack · 08-14-2008, 08:26 PM

...And I can't wait for my Hummer H2 XFE!!!

jbernie · 08-14-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vanshmack

It seems like GM has an inferiority complex when it comes to badging it's hybrids.

Naah it is more for the buyers who need reassurance about their purchase and need to show it off to everyone so they don't feel as guilty. That and they need to get a bit more for the $10k or so extra they just paid (prior to any tax breaks)

That rear wheel arch flare looks so big from behind yet on the 3/4 fron on shots it is barely noticable.

damurf · 08-14-2008, 08:30 PM

The Hybrid badges on these GM vehicles are not subtle, no. But they are no more garish than the old IROC-Z badges on the Camaro or some of the stick-on from the factory badging I see on "off road" packages of Ford and Toyota pickup trucks. Hell, I have a GTO sitting in the garage for 6.0 Litre badges on both front fenders and on the rear and a Chrysler with Hemi on the side and SRT8 badges.

Although the window Hybrid badge is a bit over the top.....

MrCritical · 08-14-2008, 08:57 PM

My only question on the XFE truck is what price will you pay for that additional 1 MPG?????

BORG · 08-14-2008, 09:05 PM

More badging please!

RB35SLT · 08-14-2008, 09:18 PM

Probably cost more than a brand new "regular" GM trucks?

crooner214 · 08-14-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCritical

My only question on the XFE truck is what price will you pay for that additional 1 MPG?????

Probably about the same as the sticker delete option on the Hybrid.

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tirediron 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Flint, MI Drives: 07 HHR 07 G6 Posts: 349	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks Agreed! But something a tad more classy than the ugly HYBRID sticker on the Yukon/Tahoe. Oh. Wait.

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63GrandSport001 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,763	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks I dont see how these will make much of an impact.

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vanshmack 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,507	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks ...And I can't wait for my Hummer H2 XFE!!! __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 2009 Saturn VUE XE AWD Your mom's car.

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damurf 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Drives: 2007 300C SRT8 2006 BMW X5 2005 Pontiac GTO 6Spd Posts: 22	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks The Hybrid badges on these GM vehicles are not subtle, no. But they are no more garish than the old IROC-Z badges on the Camaro or some of the stick-on from the factory badging I see on "off road" packages of Ford and Toyota pickup trucks. Hell, I have a GTO sitting in the garage for 6.0 Litre badges on both front fenders and on the rear and a Chrysler with Hemi on the side and SRT8 badges. Although the window Hybrid badge is a bit over the top.....

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