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Cadillac Escalade EXT 4WD $63,060
Cadillac Escalade EXT Luxury 4WD $67,250
Cadillac Escalade EXT Premium 4WD $69,640
ENGINE
Type:
6,162cc V8
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; cylinder deactivation
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: 10.4:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 / 18
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.02, 2.36, 1.52, 1.15, 0.85, 0.66
Final Drive: 3.42
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Four-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]:
5,970
GVWR [lbs]:
7,200
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,600
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 31.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
43.0
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Auto-leveling suspension in rear
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • Limited slip differential
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV II)
  • P265/65 SR18 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.]:
222.0
Width [in.]:
79.1
Height [in.]:
74.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 130.0
Front Track [in.]: 68.2
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.36
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Cargo bed with light and cover
  • Chrome door handles and grille
  • Fog lights in front
  • Middle-gate
  • 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
  • Recovery hooks in front
  • Removeable rear windshield
  • Roof rack
  • Running boards
  • Tailgate
  • Trailering hitch with harness
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
101.0
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.0
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 39.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.3
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
60.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 61.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
45.5
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 12V power outlets
  • 8-way power, heated and ventilated driver bucket seat with lumbar support and memory
  • 8-way power, heated and ventilated front passenger bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 8 speakers
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • 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
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitor in front
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel, shift knob and door panels
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Navigation system with voice activation
  • OnStar turn-by-turn navigation service
  • Overhead console
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power tilting steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear audio controls
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless phone connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Anti-roll control
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control