The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid has arrived at Cadillac of Las Vegas and is available for consumer purchase. The Escalade Hybrid is the world's first hybrid in the full-size luxury SUV market. It delivers more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving – all while delivering the same distinctive style, features and full-size capability that have made the Escalade an icon.

“We are very excited to offer the Escalade Hybrid to our customers,” said Sebastian Valente, General Manager of Cadillac of Las Vegas. “Consumers will be able to save on fuel and still enjoy the benefits of a full-size luxury SUV.”

The Escalade Hybrid’s innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system allows it to return exceptional fuel economy, achieving an EPA estimated 20MPG in the city and 21MPG on the highway. In city driving, this advanced hybrid power system allows the Escalade Hybrid to operate on electricity alone. As additional speed and power is demanded, the system transitions smoothly to run from the electric motors and combustion engine simultaneously.

At the heart of the Escalade Hybrid is a 332 horsepower V8 engine that generates 367 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. It delivers up to 5,800 pounds of usable towing capacity on 2WD models and 5,600 pounds on 4WD models.

Escalade Hybrid is available in two colors, Ebony and Cashmere. Standard features include a distinctive instrument panel; gauges with white needles and blue light inlays with continuously lit, white-LED backlighting; Nuance leather-covered seats; leather-covered door trim and center console; and a power-assisted rear liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button.