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Summary
The Cadillac Escalade is an impressive vehicle in more ways than looks. It drives like a smaller vehicle while accommodating 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.Steve Siler filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com, with nctd.com staff reports.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cadillac Escalade 2WD ($54,740); Escalade AWD ($57,295); Escalade ESV 2WD; Escalade ESV AWD ($59,710); Escalade EXT ($54,215) |
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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 with EBD and Brake Assist, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, tire pressure monitors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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rearview camera; all-wheel drive |
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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 ($57,295) |
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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/XM/6CD, 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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Ultra Luxury Collection ($7,735) includes navigation, rearview camera, IntelliBeam headlamps, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, 22-inch road wheels: DVD entertainment system ($1,295); engine block heater ($75); power sunroof ($995) |
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Destination Charge:
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900 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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68295 |
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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 @ 4300 |
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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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12/18 |
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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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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, 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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vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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