GM introduces first four-cylinder flex-fuel model, the 2009 Chevy HHR; 21 flex-fuel models in 2009 lineup

In Michigan, GM unveiled its first four-cylinder flex-fuel vehicle recently with the 2009 Chevrolet HHR small SUV. The company has a total of 21 flex-fuel models for 2009, and offered more flex-fuel models in 2008 (11) than any other car maker. GM’s flex-fuel V6 versions of the Pontiac G6 and Chevrolet Malibu go on sale this month.

Here are the 21 GM flex-fuel vehicles now available:

Chevrolet: Avalanche, Express, HHR, HHR Panel, Impala, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Malibu V6
GMC: Savana, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL
Cadillac: Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
Hummer:  H2, H2 SUT
Buick: Lucerne
Pontiac: G6, G6 convertible

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