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Cadillac Escalade RWD $55,990
Cadillac Escalade 4WD $58,490
ENGINE
Type:
6,162cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 403 at 5,700
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 417 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.25 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 18 - 19 (RWD)
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.03, 2.36, 1.52, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.42
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
5,665
GVWR [lbs]:
7,100
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,700
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.0
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Auto-leveling suspension in rear
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • Limited slip differential
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P265/65 R18 all-season tires
  • Rear parking assist
  • Remote vehicle starter system
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel mounted underbody
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
202.5
Width [in.]:
79.0
Height [in.]:
74.3
Wheelbase [in.]: 116.0
Front Track [in.]: 68.2
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.36
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 9.0
Approach Angle [in.]: 17.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 21.9
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome door handles and grille
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power rear liftgate
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Recovery hooks in front
  • Roof rack
  • Running boards
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Trailering hitch with harness
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
6 - 8
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.3
Second Row Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Third Row Headroom [in.]: 38.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Second Row Legroom [in.]: 39.0
Third Row Legroom [in.]: 25.4
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.3
Second Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.3
Third Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 61.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
64.4
Second Row Hiproom [in.]: 60.6
Third Row Hiproom [in.]: 49.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
16.9 (behind third row)
60.3 (behind second row)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12-way power, heated driver bucket seat with lumbar support and memory
  • 12-way power, heated front passenger bucket seat with lumbar support
  • 4 12V power outlets
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 10 speakers
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with separate rear controls
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Heated rear reclining, folding bucket seats
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel, shift knob and door panels
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear audio controls
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote 6-disc changer
  • Remote trunk release
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Third row 50/50 split folding bench seat
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Anti-roll control
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable and tilting head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear adjustable head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front, second and third row
  • Side-impact bars
  • Third row adjustable head restraints
  • Traction control