A spin on Chrysler’s wave of 2-Mode Hybrid vehicles, GM has announced plans to expand its fuel efficient XFE line-up for 2009. Currently, the only XFE [Xtra Fuel Economy] vehicle available is the Chevy Cobalt XFE, a fuel efficient version of Chevy’s small car that was released last March. Using a combination of mass and drag-reducing enhancements, the Cobalt XFE saw a 9% jump in fuel economy [from 33 mpg hwy to 36 mpg hwy] while the Cobalt line saw an 8% jump in sales.
Recognizing the dramatic change in consumer interests as wrought by the fuel crisis, GM has decided to perform an XFE overhaul on its 2009 large vehicle line up. Among the vehicles scheduled for an XFE face lift: the Chevy Silverado pick-up truck, Chevy Tahoe SUV, GMC Sierra pick-up truck, and the GMC Yukon SUV.
The XFE package will be offered on 2WD vehicles with a 5.3-L V8 engine and 6-sp transmission, and will see a bump of about 1mpg in both city and highway fuel efficiency. Currently, all models marked for XFE conversion average about 14 mpg city/20 hwy. Although the increase probably won’t cause much of a stir in the hybrid/alternative fuel market, buyers already in the market for large, powerful vehicles will appreciate the slight break at the pump.
[Source: Automotive News]
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