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Summary
The all-new 2007 Cadillac Escalade is an impressive vehicle in more ways than looks. It drives like a much smaller vehicle while accommodating corn-fed adults in unbridled luxury. It offers the segment's most powerful V8, which will make it a great vehicle for drivers who tow or simply like the feeling of strong acceleration. As long as one has enough space in their driveway or garage for this big truck, and can afford its thirst for gasoline, we expect the new Escalade will make many drivers very comfortable and happy for the long haul.New Car Test Drive contributor Steve Siler filed this report from San Diego, California.
(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 ESV ($57,935) and Escalade EXT ($52,815) |
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Engines:
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6.2-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic with manual shift control |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front air bags, three-row side curtain air bags, three-position seat belts in all seating positions (with pretensioners and load-limiters on front seats), anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, Stabilitrak stability control with rollover mitigation, tire pressure monitors |
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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 (Escalade); Silao, Mexico (ESV, EXT) |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Cadillac Escalade AWD ($56,405) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel with genuine wood trim, aluminum and faux wood interior trim, power windows, power locks, fog lamps, Bose 5.1 Digital Surround Sound audio system with AM/FM/6CD/SAT, power adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starting, rear climate control, six-passenger seating configuration, third-row bench seat, heated first and second row seats, XM Radio, Ultrasonic rear park assist and heated windshield washer fluid |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Climate Package ($625) includes heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats; Information Package ($625) includes IntelliBeam automatic headlights, navigation system, rearview camera system; rear entertainment system ($1,295); engine block heater ($50); power folding second-row bucket seats ($425); power sunroof ($995); 22-inch wheels ($2,995) |
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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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66160 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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403 @ 5700 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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417 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic with manual shift control |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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116.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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202.5/79.0/74.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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68.2/67.0 |
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Turning circle:
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39.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.3/64.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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38.5/60.6/39.0 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.2/49.1/25.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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108.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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7400 |
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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, coil springs, anti-roll bar, computer-controlled shock absorbers |
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Ground clearance:
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9.0 |
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Curb weight:
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5818 |
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Tires:
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P285/45R22 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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