Cadillac Escalade 2006–2014 car dimensions: 5142 mm long, 2008 mm wide and 1887 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,592 kg. Braked towing is 3,100 kg.
Tri-zone automatic climate control lets driver and passengers set their own temperatures. Standard cruise control keeps speed steady on long drives. Ultrasonic rear parking sensors and a rearview camera help with tight spots. An 8-inch touchscreen with HDD navigation handles audio and maps. Side Blind Zone Alert warns of vehicles in the mirrors.
With all seats up there is 98 litres behind the third row. Fold the rear seats and space opens to 478 litres behind the second row or 1707 litres behind the first row.
Trailer hitch provisions come standard. Braked towing reaches 3100 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is 719 kg.
Heavy-duty engine and transmission oil coolers support sustained loads. Magnetic Ride Control suspension keeps the ride composed when towing or carrying weight.
The cabin offers leather seating surfaces with 14-way power front seats that include power lumbar, heating and ventilation. Second-row seats are heated and recline, with power fold-and-tumble release on buckets. A heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control and power tilt-sliding sunroof add comfort. Soft materials and space for seven make long trips easy.
Combined fuel use 14.5 l/100 km, urban 20.1, extra-urban 11.3, Euro 5 petrol.
Oil life monitor signals changes. replace at least once a year.
NHTSA overall 4 stars: 5 front, 5 side, 3 rollover.
Standard ABS, StabiliTrak stability control, dual-stage front airbags, head-curtain airbags with rollover sensor for all rows, TPMS, rear parking assist and rearview camera.
3-year/100 000 km warranty plus 6-year rust-through cover and 36-month roadside assistance.
The 6.2 V8 petrol engine with Active Fuel Management returns 14.5 l/100 km combined under NEDC testing. Urban running reaches 20.1 l/100 km while extra-urban drops to 11.3 l/100 km. CO2 sits at 339 g/km. A 98-litre tank supports long ranges despite the size.
Servicing follows the oil-life monitoring system, which prompts filter and oil changes based on use. At minimum change oil yearly. Additional checks occur around 15 000 km or one year and again at 30 000 km intervals for filters and fluids. Brake fluid needs renewal every two years. Transfer-case oil changes apply under heavy use or towing.
Safety equipment includes four-wheel ventilated discs with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, dual-stage frontal airbags, head-curtain side-impact airbags covering all three rows with rollover sensing, tire-pressure monitoring, ultrasonic rear parking assist and a rearview camera. NHTSA rates the vehicle four stars overall with five stars in frontal and side tests and three for rollover risk. No Euro NCAP rating appears for this model.
Ownership benefits from a three-year or 100 000 km warranty, six-year rust perforation cover and three years of roadside assistance. Magnetic Ride Control suspension and full-time AWD help daily driving and towing. Keep up with the oil-life system and scheduled fluid services to maintain reliability on this large SUV.
Length 5142 mm, Width 2008 mm, Height 1887 mm, Wheelbase 2946 mm (Escalade 2006–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Cadillac Escalade Specifications and Prices, October 2013 , © 2013 General Motors, Cadillac Europe, 2012 Cadillac Europe brochure © 2012 GM: P285/45R22 tyres, Vortec, 2010 Cadillac Europe technical specifications: minimum ground clearance.