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Summary
The Cadillac Escalade is one of the most luxurious SUVs available. Escalade, ESV and EXT are big, distinctive vehicles with flashy styling. With their standard 6.0-liter V8, they boast lots of horsepower, though they also have lots of weight to move. These vehicles feel stable on the road and have a relatively soft ride. They are highly capable tow vehicles.Escalade and ESV come with three rows of seats and are rated to carry up to eight people, but those who intend to carry this many people often are better served by the Suburban-sized ESV. When set up for four people, either Escalade or ESV can carry a mountain of cargo. EXT offers the innovative Midgate system popularized by the Chevy Avalanche, and is a clever and well-executed solution for someone who alternately needs a pickup truck and a luxury passenger vehicle. Sam Moses reported from the Columbia Gorge, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cadillac Escalade 2WD ($53,850); Escalade AWD ($56,405); Escalade EXT ($53,335); Escalade ESV ($58,805); |
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Engines:
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6.0-liter OHV V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags and front side-impact airbags, ABS, Traction & Stability control, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, tire pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Arlington, Texas; Silao, Mexico |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Cadillac Escalade ESV ($58,805) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather interior with burl wood trim; 14-way adjustable heated front bucket seats; second-row heated bucket seats with audio and climate control; removable third-row seats; Bose premium audio system with cassette and six-disc CD; XM Satellite Radio; 24-hour roadside assistance; road sensing suspension; trailering package; tire-pressure monitor; all-wheel drive; StabiliTrak with traction control |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,295); 17-inch chrome wheels ($795) |
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Destination Charge:
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875 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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61770 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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345 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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380 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/17 |
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Wheelbase:
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130.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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221.4/79.5/75.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.0/66.0 |
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Turning circle:
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43.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.7/61.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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38.6/49.2/37.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.0/61.6/39.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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131.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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7700 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar, computer-controlled shock absorbers |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, upper and lower trailing links, Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar, computer-controlled shock absorbers |
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Ground clearance:
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10.7 |
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Curb weight:
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5808 |
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Tires:
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P265/70R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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31 |
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