|
2009 Cadillac Escalade Review
Cadillac luxury in a full-size SUV.
2009 Escalade Review Summary & Specifications
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 one of the segment's most powerful engines, 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.
|
|
| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Cadillac Escalade 2WD ($61,595); Escalade AWD ($64,145); Escalade Hybrid 2WD ($72,525); Escalade Hybrid AWD ($75,075); Escalade ESV 2WD ($64,200); Escalade ESV AWD ($66,700); Escalade EXT ($60,520) Escalade 2WD Platinum ($80,725); Escalade AWD Platinum ($83,225); Escalade ESV 2WD Platinum ($83,280); Escalade ESV AWD Platinum ($85,780) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.2-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 403-hp 6.2-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic with manual shift control |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front air bags, three-row side curtain air bags, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes with EBD and Brake Assist, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, tire pressure monitors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rearview camera; all-wheel drive; Side Blind Zone Alert |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Arlington, Texas (Escalade, ESV); Silao, Mexico (EXT) |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 61595 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Cadillac Escalade AWD ($64,145) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, driver memory, leather-wrapped steering wheel with genuine wood trim, navigation, rear-view camera, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, fog lamps, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound audio system with AM/FM/XM/6CD, power adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starting, 50/50 split third-row seat, heated first and second row seats, rear park assist, Bluetooth, HID headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, running boards, receiver hitch |
| Destination Charge | 950 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Ultra Luxury Collection ($6,035) includes IntelliBeam headlamps, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, moonroof, 22-inch wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Side Blind Zone Alert, power-fold second-row seats; power-retractable running boards ($1,095) DVD entertainment system ($1,295); engine block heater ($75) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 73595 |
| Horse Power | 403 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 417 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/19 |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.5/79.0/75.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.3/64.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/60.6/39.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/49.1/25.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 108.9 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 8100 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, anti-roll bar, magneto-rheological shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar, magneto-rheological shock absorbers |
| Ground Clearance | 9.0 |
| Curb Weight | 5691 |
| Stock Tires | P285/45R22 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
|
|