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Old 10-17-2013, 03:36 PM
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Interesting article -

GM Thinks Escalade Diesel Is A Good Idea Because Jeep's Doing Diesel

If GM does do a Diesel 'Sclade, a Diesel 'Burb isn't too far off! With how my Duramax has been treating me, I would definitely consider a DuraBurb as my next vehicle.
A post-'99 diesel 'burban has been rumored for a long time. I've been waiting for a 4.5L Duramax 'burban for a long time.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Since they mentioned hybrid platforms, I wish someone would make a hybrid minivan. It would be a near-perfect application since so many minivan miles are hauling kids and stuff around town in short trips and stop-and-go. Lots of room to put batteries and still have cargo space. New ones will get 26+ mpg on the highway but actual (rather than EPA) city mileage is closer to 16. There's some room for some drastic improvement around town.
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