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Paris Hilton trading in super cars for Yukon Hybrid
Paris Hilton has turned a new green leaf. Well, not including the partying, the drunken serenading, and the regrettable choice of film roles. But when it comes to vehicles, out have gone the SLRs, Bentleys, and other cars of the super variety, and in is coming a Yukon Hybrid. We know what the Hollywood embrace did for the Prius. Trendsetter that Paris is, this could be the beginning of a long love affair between the hybrid hauler and the screen set. Or not, Paris being as fickle as she is. The Escape Hybrid that she was given last summer didn't last too long, and the Hummer Hybrid she tried to have designed died as nothing more than an idea. We'll see if the Yukon lasts any longer.
[Source: AutoblogGreen]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
clevershark 10:34AM (2/13/2008)
Well, those do deliver 50% more city fuel economy... but that's only starting from a realistic figure of around 12mpg. So, someone who buys this still isn't cracking the 20mpg mark in the city.
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tankd0g 10:35AM (2/13/2008)
She likes it because there's lots of room for two + a camera man and there's not a lot of background noise.
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TwinTurbo3000GT 1:48PM (2/13/2008)
ROFL!, dude all i can think about with that pic is the south park episode...
Josiah 10:35AM (2/13/2008)
The Hybrid Escape is still ... a Ford Escape so that's not surprising. But the Hummer Hybrid project is news to me. Wasn't there just a post about some guy in CA offering bio-Alpha Hummers?
Still neither car is very Paris-like, I'm surprised she did the Yukon version though over the obviously 'hotter' Escalade version.
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LBuzzer 10:38AM (2/13/2008)
Who the hell cares?
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Playdrv4me 10:39AM (2/13/2008)
There is no "Escalade" version available yet. Of all the things I've ever heard of Paris being involved in, I've got to say the H2 Hybrid idea actually makes some sense, especially since that truck takes so much heat for its diplorable fuel economy (which actually isn't as bad as many think).
That picture of Paris is a bit unsettling, it looks like it came straight out a wax museum. Not that she doesn't look like that every day.
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ZOG 10:48AM (2/13/2008)
And we care what Paris Hilton drives because . . . ?
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The Other Bob 10:48AM (2/13/2008)
"Who the hell cares?"
Thank you.
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Kowell 10:52AM (2/13/2008)
The only reason I would care is because I don,t find it particularly safe (towards me) to put these rotten brats behind the wheels of was can basicaly become a roadtank.
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garlinski 11:00AM (2/13/2008)
Such a Poser! Like LBuzzer says, Who the Hell cares? She couldn't park a Range Rover, does she really think she can drive a Yukon that's bigger?????
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Frylock350 11:08AM (2/13/2008)
12mpg isn't reality for the newer GMT900 SUVs. I drive one and I've never gotten 12mpg city. I average 15mpg in pure city driving. In highway driving it really depends on speed. Going 62mph I average 22mpg, but only 19mpg going 75mph. The only times I've ever seen 12mpg are when I burn E85 and drive city only. But around here its $0.60 cheaper than regular so it makes up for it.
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Toledo Guy 11:11AM (2/13/2008)
I know its early, but I think we have our post of the year! Says all it needs to in just a few words!
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kevjohn 11:14AM (2/13/2008)
Is there no place on the Internets I can go to escape from hearing about this incredible waste of a human being?
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Gregg 11:31AM (2/13/2008)
Is it her fault she had spoiled brat imbeciles for parents? She's a sad case. Really dumb too. Great photo though. Just like her, it doesn't look real.
tankd0g 11:33AM (2/13/2008)
I'd rather her be in this road-tank than the SLR anti-tank missle she was driving.
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Way of the Future 11:34AM (2/13/2008)
Didn't Eli Manning of the NY Giants get a Escalade Hybrid for winning the MVP trophy? I see that it full release is in Fall of '08 but its Paris, of course she can get a pre production.
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tanooki2003 11:38AM (2/13/2008)
Who the hell freakin cares who drives what. I don't give a rat's a$$ about paris hilton or anyone else that follows her like a cult.
What next? Britney Spears accidentally pumps diesel fuel in her car or purchases a self generator powered hot water system?
Please put something that is more news worthy rather than this garbage.
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Playdrv4me 11:43AM (2/13/2008)
Eli basically pre-ordered, plus he's a celebrity that would actually be a benefit to GM.
You know Paris, she wants it now.
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AlexP 11:54AM (2/13/2008)
Personally I'd love to know why they had to slap 9 (I believe) hybrid badges on outside, not to mention the different facias that differentiates them from their non-hybrid brothers.
Seriously, it's overkill (I know the idea behind these is letting everyone know you're saving the planet (even though you're not, you're still driving a gas-powered vehicle), but 9 badges!? And they're all rather prominent too) and it just reminds me of South Park's episode about the hybrid craze.
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tuna 12:31PM (2/13/2008)
What? No mention of bets on how many days it'll take for her to wreck it on camera? Or how long it'll take her to figure out which door the steering wheel is behind?
On the brighter side, now the paparazzi won't have to kneel or aim down as much for the beaver shot.
C'mon. Why the F are you reporting on this.
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