Cadillac Escalade 2001–2006 car dimensions: 5052 mm long, 2004 mm wide and 1943 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,512 kg. Braked towing is 3,674 kg.
The cabin seats seven or eight with leather upholstery and heated first- and second-row seats. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with electronic cruise control. Ultrasonic rear parking assist is standard to help with low-speed reversing. A touch-screen navigation system is optional. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist, or reversing camera is listed.
Cargo space behind the third-row seats is limited. Removing the third-row seats opens up more room. Folding or removing the second- and third-row seats creates a large flat load floor for bigger items.
A trailering package is standard and includes a weight-distributing hitch platform, seven-pin connector, and trailer brake control harness. The AWD model is rated to tow 3674 kg when properly equipped. The heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission has a Tow/Haul mode.
AutoRide road-sensing suspension and automatic rear level control are standard. Payload is listed near 664 kg depending on configuration. These features support regular towing and hauling without special options.
The cabin has glove-soft leather surfaces and walnut burlwood trim on the wheel and dash. Front seats offer 14-way power adjustment with heated cushions and backs plus power lumbar and side bolsters. Second-row buckets recline and heat. Platinum adds cooled seats and climate cupholders. A power sunroof is available. The feel is plush and first-class with room for seven or eight.
AWD fuel economy 13 city/17 hwy mpg
26-gallon fuel tank
Oil Life System dictates changes, at least yearly
NHTSA frontal 4 stars driver/passenger
NHTSA rollover 3 stars
Standard dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, StabiliTrak, ABS, OnStar, rear park assist
The AWD Escalade is rated at 13 mpg city and 17 highway. It requires premium fuel and holds about 26 gallons.
Servicing follows the Oil Life Monitoring System. Change oil and filter when the message appears, or at least once a year. Alternate Maintenance I and II services as indicated. Use genuine parts.
Safety kit includes dual-stage frontal airbags with passenger sensing, front side-impact airbags, StabiliTrak stability control, traction control, four-wheel ABS disc brakes, and OnStar. Rear ultrasonic park assist is standard. NHTSA gives 4 stars for frontal crashes and 3 for rollover.
Length 5052 mm, Width 2004 mm, Height 1943 mm, Wheelbase 2946 mm (Escalade 2001–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2006 Cadillac Escalade brochure, General Motors of Canada, 2005 Cadillac Escalade US specification sheet: cargo behind the third-row seats 16.3 cu ft , four-wheel disc ABS with Hydro-Boost, 2006 GM Fleet Guide: minimum ground clearance 10.6 in.