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The '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade''' is a full-size luxury [[SUVs|sport utility vehicle]] sold by the [[General Motors|General Motors Corporation]] [[Luxury Cars|luxury brand]], [[Cadillac]]. It was the division's first major entry into the popular [[SUVs|SUV]] market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to German and Japanese competitors and to [[Ford]]'s 1998 release of the [[Lincoln Navigator]]. The Escalade project went into production only 10 months after it was approved. The standard Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.
The '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade''' is a full-size luxury [[SUVs|sport utility vehicle]] sold by the [[General Motors|General Motors Corporation]] [[Luxury Cars|luxury brand]], [[Cadillac]]. It was the division's first major entry into the popular [[SUVs|SUV]] market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to German and Japanese competitors and to [[Ford]]'s 1998 release of the [[Lincoln Navigator]]. The Escalade project went into production only 10 months after it was approved. The standard Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.


The Escalade was originally based on sister company [[GMC]]'s [[GMC Yukon|Yukon Denali]], but was redesigned for the 2002 model year to make its appearance fall more in line with [[Cadillac]]'s new design theme. The Escalade was not the first [[Chevrolet]]-based [[Cadillac]]: the first-generation [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] and mid-1980s [[Cadillac Cimarron]] were based on entry-level [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] vehicles ([[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]] and [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]], respectively). As of today, the '''Escalade ESV''' (a luxurious [[Chevrolet Suburban|Chevy Suburban]]), especially the '''Escalade EXT''' pickup are, together with the [[Cadillac BLS]], the only [[Cadillac]] vehicles made outside of the United States, since the demise of the German-built [[Cadillac Catera]] in 2001. Both the ''Escalade ESV'' and ''Escalade EXT'' are made in Silao, Mexico.
The Escalade was originally based on sister company [[GMC]]'s [[GMC Yukon|Yukon Denali]], but was redesigned for the 2002 model year to make its appearance fall more in line with [[Cadillac]]'s new design theme. The Escalade was not the first [[Chevrolet]]-based [[Cadillac]]: the first-generation [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] and mid-1980s [[Cadillac Cimarron]] were based on entry-level [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] vehicles ([[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]] and [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]], respectively). As of today, the '''Escalade ESV''' (a luxurious [[Chevrolet Suburban|Chevy Suburban]]), especially the '''Escalade EXT''' pickup are, together with the [[Cadillac BLS]], the only [[Cadillac]] vehicles made outside of the United States, since the demise of the German-built [[Cadillac Catera]] in 2001. The Escalade and Escalade ESV are built in Arlington, TX, while the Escalade EXT is built in Silao, Mexico


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Cadillac Escalade Review]]'''.
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Cadillac Escalade Review]]'''.
[[Image:cdcesv.jpg|right|frame|2007 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade ESV''']]
[[Image:cdcext.jpg|right|frame|2007 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade EXT''']]


===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
The Escalade will move to the new "''GMT900''" platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade will be joined by a stretched '''ESV''' version as well as a new '''EXT''' pickup truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades produced.
*The Escalade will move to the new "''GMT900''" platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade will be joined by a stretched '''ESV''' version as well as a new '''EXT''' pickup truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades produced.
 
*Hot on the heels of the the 2008 [[Cadillac Escalade Hybrid]]'s late 2007 unveiling at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Cadillac has released the uber-bling '''Escalade Platinum Edition'''. Available in both regular and ESV variations, the new range-topper will be powered by the standard fare 403 horsepower 6.2 litre OHV ''VVT'' all-aluminum [[V8]] mated to a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission but gets an upgraded treatment inside and out. For starters, the interior will now be swathed in hand-stitched Aniline "Cut & Sew" leather with contrast-color French stitching on the seams, carry Platinum-specific door sills and floor mats, have the front headrests ensconced with LCD screens for full DVD, CD, MP3 and XM Satellite radio  passenger entertainment along with the flip-down screen mounted on the ceiling all matched to a Bose 5.1 Digital Surround system (not to mention the 8 in nav screen on the dash) plus heated steering wheel and heated and cooled cup holders. The dashboard will also be inlaid with unique double grain wood paneling. Outside, the wonderfully decadent glut continues with unique 22 inch rims on wheels controlled by Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension technology, Full LED headlamp clusters and a grille which borrows its style from the [[Cadillac CTS]]. Pricing has yet to be announced. [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/09/bling-maximum-2009-cadillac-escalade-platinum/][http://www.motorauthority.com/news/suvs/cadillac-reveals-special-edition-escalade-platinum/]
 
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===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
==Body styles==
====Body styles====
The [[Cadillac]] Escalade comes in three body styles, the regular [[station wagon|wagon]] version, the longer ''ESV'' and the ''EXT'' [[Trucks|pickup truck]].
The [[Cadillac]] Escalade comes in three body styles, the regular [[station wagon|wagon]] version, the longer ''ESV'' and the ''EXT'' [[Trucks|pickup truck]].


===Escalade EXT===
=====Escalade EXT=====
[[Image:2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT.JPG|right|thumb|250px|2003 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade EXT''']]
[[Image:2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT.JPG|right|thumb|250px|2003 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade EXT''']]
The '''Escalade ''EXT''''' [[Trucks|pickup truck]] (released alongside its twin, the [[Chevrolet Avalanche]]) was introduced in 2002. It features a "Convert-a-Cab" composite pickup bed that can be expanded into the truck's cab through a bottom-hinged door. Like the [[Chevrolet Avalanche|Avalanche]], the ''EXT'' has four full-size doors and seating for five. The ''EXT'' was only offered with the 6.0L High Output engine. [[Bi-xenon Headlights|high-intensity discharge headlights]] were offered for 2003. The Escalade ''EXT'' also appears in the movie, "''The Matrix Reloaded''" along with the [[Cadillac CTS|CTS]] in roduct placement ads.
The '''Escalade ''EXT''''' [[Trucks|pickup truck]] (released alongside its twin, the [[Chevrolet Avalanche]]) was introduced in 2002. It features a "Convert-a-Cab" composite pickup bed that can be expanded into the truck's cab through a bottom-hinged door. Like the [[Chevrolet Avalanche|Avalanche]], the ''EXT'' has four full-size doors and seating for five. The ''EXT'' was only offered with the 6.0L High Output engine. [[Bi-xenon Headlights|high-intensity discharge headlights]] were offered for 2003. The Escalade ''EXT'' also appears in the movie, "''The Matrix Reloaded''" along with the [[Cadillac CTS|CTS]] in product placement ads.


The Escalade ''EXT'' was created as a direct competitor to the failed [[Lincoln Mark LT|Lincoln Blackwood]], a pickup truck based on the [[Lincoln Navigator|Navigator]] SUV.  Currently, it competes with the [[Lincoln Mark LT]], another Navigator-based pickup truck that made its debut in 2006.
The Escalade ''EXT'' was created as a direct competitor to the failed [[Lincoln Mark LT|Lincoln Blackwood]], a pickup truck based on the [[Lincoln Navigator|Navigator]] SUV.  Currently, it competes with the [[Lincoln Mark LT]], another Navigator-based pickup truck that made its debut in 2006.


===Escalade ESV===
=====Escalade ESV=====
[[Image:2006_Cadillac_Escalade_ESV_2.JPG|right|thumb|300px|2006 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade ESV''']]
[[Image:2006_Cadillac_Escalade_ESV_2.JPG|right|thumb|300px|2006 '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade ESV''']]
The extended-length '''Escalade ''ESV''''' (based on the [[Chevrolet Suburban|Chevy Suburban]] and [[GMC Yukon|GMC Yukon XL]]) was introduced in 2003. The Escalade ''ESV'' is also [[Cadillac]]'s most expensive [[SUVs|SUV]] with prices ranging from $59,680 for a base "''Standard''" version to $71,050 for a top-of-the-line "''Escalade Platinum''".
The extended-length '''Escalade ''ESV''''' (based on the [[Chevrolet Suburban|Chevy Suburban]] and [[GMC Yukon|GMC Yukon XL]]) was introduced in 2003. The Escalade ''ESV'' is also [[Cadillac]]'s most expensive [[SUVs|SUV]] with prices ranging from $59,680 for a base "''Standard''" version to $71,050 for a top-of-the-line "''Escalade Platinum''".
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The Escalade line has proven very popular with after-market tuners, who personalize vehicles for usually affluent customers. While such work is not done by the [[Cadillac]] factory, much can be ordered through a [[Cadillac]] dealer and done by third-party companies. Much like the customized [[Cadillac]]s of the 1970s (during the "''pimpmobile craze''"), popular modifications include larger wheels, increased engine performance and custom paint. Due to its expensive parts and exposure from celebrity ownership, the Escalade has also been proven to be popular with car thieves as well, becoming the most frequently stolen vehicle from 2001-2003 according to the '''Highway Loss Data Institute'''.
The Escalade line has proven very popular with after-market tuners, who personalize vehicles for usually affluent customers. While such work is not done by the [[Cadillac]] factory, much can be ordered through a [[Cadillac]] dealer and done by third-party companies. Much like the customized [[Cadillac]]s of the 1970s (during the "''pimpmobile craze''"), popular modifications include larger wheels, increased engine performance and custom paint. Due to its expensive parts and exposure from celebrity ownership, the Escalade has also been proven to be popular with car thieves as well, becoming the most frequently stolen vehicle from 2001-2003 according to the '''Highway Loss Data Institute'''.


==The Escalade in Pop-Culture==
 
The Escalade has been featured in many hip-hop music videos, and it may have been the reason for [[Cadillac]]'s recent popularity among the urban demographic.  James Gandolfini, who plays the character of "Tony Soprano,"  drives around New Jersey in an [[Cadillac]] Escalade in HBO's , ''Sopranos''.  It continues to be popular among younger actors and athletes.


==Pricing==
==Pricing==
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==Reliability==
==Reliability==
In an online review done by [http://www.autos.com/autos/suvs/luxury_suvs/reviews Autos.com], the [[Cadillac]] Escalade EXT came in '''seventh''' and the Escalade and Escalade ESV tied for '''eighth'''.
In an online review done by [http://www.autos.com/autos/suvs/luxury_suvs/reviews Autos.com], the [[Cadillac]] Escalade EXT came in '''seventh''' and the Escalade and Escalade ESV tied for '''eighth'''.
*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On August 29, 2008, GM issued a GM-wide recall affecting 857,735 vehicles built between 2006-2008 and equipped with heated windshield washer fluid option including the 2007-2008 {{PAGENAME}}, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT. The system was liable to short out causing cessation of function, smoke, possible fire and malfunctioning of other electronic systems in the car. GM urges owners of affected vehicles to go to their nearest local dealer so the problem can be remedied.[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/29/doh-gm-recalls-857-735-vehicles-for-electrical-issue/]
*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On December 23, 2010, GM issued a recall affecting approximately 1,260 Cadillac Escalades, [[Chevrolet Avalanche]] and [[Chevrolet Silverado|Silverado 1500s]], and [[GMC Sierra]] 1500s from MY 2011 due to a faulty rear-axle cross pin, which could fracture and become displaced within the axle. GM said that if the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock, in which case, the driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm-issues-separate-recalls-on-cadillac.html]


==Safety==
==Safety==
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* Radiant Branze
* Radiant Branze
* Red E
* Red E
* White Diamond
* White  
* Rip Tide Blue
* Rip Tide Blue


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* 2007-present — 6.2L ''Vortec 6200]]'' [[V8]], 400-[[HP|hp]] (298kW)
* 2007-present — 6.2L ''Vortec 6200]]'' [[V8]], 400-[[HP|hp]] (298kW)


===Second Generation/Origins (2002-2006)===
===Second Generation/Origins (2002–2006)===
[[image:gen2cads.jpg|frame|Second Generation '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade''' trims]]
[[image:gen2cads.jpg|frame|Second Generation '''[[Cadillac]] Escalade''' trims]]
The Escalade was not offered for the 2001 model year, but returned completely redesigned for the 2002 model year. [[Rear wheel drive|Rear-wheel drive]] was standard, as was a 5.3L [[V8]], with [[Four wheel drive|four-wheel drive]] and the special High-Output Vortec 6000 6.0L [[V8]] engine as options.
The Escalade was not offered for the 2001 model year, but returned completely redesigned for the 2002 model year. [[Rear wheel drive|Rear-wheel drive]] was standard, as was a 5.3L [[V8]], with [[Four wheel drive|four-wheel drive]] and the special High-Output Vortec 6000 6.0L [[V8]] engine as options.


The "''StabiliTrak''" [[Electronic Stability Control|stability control]] system was upgraded to a four-wheel version for 2003 and power-adjustable pedals were added. For 2004, 20-inch chrome wheels (also known as "'''dubs'''") were offered, and XM [[Satellite Radio|satellite radio]], second-row bucket seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system were all made standard on all Escalades except the EXT. The 5.3L engine was dropped for 2005 and the ''OnStar'' system was upgraded.
The "''StabiliTrak''" [[Electronic Stability Control|stability control]] system was upgraded to a four-wheel version for 2003 and power-adjustable pedals were added. For 2004, 20-inch chrome wheels (also known as "'''dubs'''") were offered, and XM [[Satellite Radio|satellite radio]], second-row bucket seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system were all made standard on all Escalades except the EXT. The 5.3L engine was dropped for 2005 and the ''OnStar'' system was upgraded.
 
Also, the Escalade, along with the Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Trailblazer and Envoy, the Escalade received criticizm for "Bland Interior and Exterior Styling". Cadillac responded in the 2007 model year.


Engines:
Engines:
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* 2002-2005 6.0L ''High-Output Vortec 6000'' [[V8]], 345-[[HP|hp]] (257kW)
* 2002-2005 6.0L ''High-Output Vortec 6000'' [[V8]], 345-[[HP|hp]] (257kW)


===First Generation/Origins (1999-2000)===
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===First Generation/Origins (1999–2000)===
[[Image:2000_Cadillac_Escalade-sm.jpg|right]]
The first Escalade was very similar to the top ''[[GMC Denali|Denali]]'' trim of the [[GMC Yukon]]. It shared all of that truck's exterior panels, which were themselves differentiated at the front from the regular [[GMC Yukon|Yukon]]/[[Chevrolet Tahoe|Tahoe]]. Even the wheels were identical, with the [[GMC]] center caps replaced by [[Cadillac]] crests.
The first Escalade was very similar to the top ''[[GMC Denali|Denali]]'' trim of the [[GMC Yukon]]. It shared all of that truck's exterior panels, which were themselves differentiated at the front from the regular [[GMC Yukon|Yukon]]/[[Chevrolet Tahoe|Tahoe]]. Even the wheels were identical, with the [[GMC]] center caps replaced by [[Cadillac]] crests.


The Escalade also used the same 5.7L ''Vortec 5700'' [[V8]] at 255-[[HP|hp]] (190kW). All first-generation Escalades featured [[All wheel drive|all-wheel drive]]. For 2000, unique vertical rear doors were added.
The Escalade also used the same 5.7L ''Vortec 5700'' [[V8]] at 255-[[HP|hp]] (190kW). All first-generation Escalades featured [[All wheel drive|all-wheel drive]]. For 2000, unique vertical rear doors were added.
{{-}}


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
Though they differ in body style, the [[Cadillac]] Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT share drivetrains, chassis architecture and styling cues.
Though they differ in body style, the [[Cadillac]] Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT share drivetrains, chassis architecture and styling cues.
The Escalade has been featured in many hip-hop music videos, and it may have been the reason for [[Cadillac]]'s recent popularity among the urban demographic.  James Gandolfini, who plays the character of "Tony Soprano," drives around New Jersey in an [[Cadillac]] Escalade ESV in HBO's "The Sopranos".  It continues to be popular among younger actors, athletes and the hip-hop community.
A black Cadillac Escalade was owned by Nick (played by Ice Cube) in a film ''Are We Done Yet?'' as a replacement of his [[Lincoln Navigator]] (which was already destroyed). By the end of the film, a ladder fell onto his Escalade and broke the windscreen.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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*  [[Chevrolet Tahoe|Chevy Tahoe]]
*  [[Chevrolet Tahoe|Chevy Tahoe]]
*  [[GMC Yukon]]
*  [[GMC Yukon]]
{{Cadillac}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/gallery.jsp?model=ext Cadillac.com/Ext]
*[http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/gallery.jsp?model=ext Cadillac.com/Ext]
*[http://www.caddyinfo.com/ Caddyinfo.com] - Cadillac Discussion Forum and Technical Information
*[http://www.caddyinfo.com/ Caddyinfo.com] - Cadillac Discussion Forum and Technical Information
*[http://www.cadillacforums.com/ CadillacOwners.com] - Cadillac discussion, pictures, classifieds, auctions, technical information and more...
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/cadillac-prices-escalade-hybrid-from-71-685/ Cadillac prices Escalade Hybrid from $71,685]
*[http://jalopnik.com/5676831/gm-security-flaw-lets-thieves-steal-cadillac-escalades-in-14-seconds GM Security Flaw Lets Thieves Steal Cadillac Escalades In 14 Seconds]


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2007 Cadillac Escalade
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle sold by the General Motors Corporation luxury brand, Cadillac. It was the division's first major entry into the popular SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to German and Japanese competitors and to Ford's 1998 release of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only 10 months after it was approved. The standard Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.

The Escalade was originally based on sister company GMC's Yukon Denali, but was redesigned for the 2002 model year to make its appearance fall more in line with Cadillac's new design theme. The Escalade was not the first Chevrolet-based Cadillac: the first-generation Seville and mid-1980s Cadillac Cimarron were based on entry-level Chevy vehicles (Nova and Cavalier, respectively). As of today, the Escalade ESV (a luxurious Chevy Suburban), especially the Escalade EXT pickup are, together with the Cadillac BLS, the only Cadillac vehicles made outside of the United States, since the demise of the German-built Cadillac Catera in 2001. The Escalade and Escalade ESV are built in Arlington, TX, while the Escalade EXT is built in Silao, Mexico

See Wikicars' comprehensive Cadillac Escalade Review.

Recent Changes

  • The Escalade will move to the new "GMT900" platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade will be joined by a stretched ESV version as well as a new EXT pickup truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades produced.
  • Hot on the heels of the the 2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid's late 2007 unveiling at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Cadillac has released the uber-bling Escalade Platinum Edition. Available in both regular and ESV variations, the new range-topper will be powered by the standard fare 403 horsepower 6.2 litre OHV VVT all-aluminum V8 mated to a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission but gets an upgraded treatment inside and out. For starters, the interior will now be swathed in hand-stitched Aniline "Cut & Sew" leather with contrast-color French stitching on the seams, carry Platinum-specific door sills and floor mats, have the front headrests ensconced with LCD screens for full DVD, CD, MP3 and XM Satellite radio passenger entertainment along with the flip-down screen mounted on the ceiling all matched to a Bose 5.1 Digital Surround system (not to mention the 8 in nav screen on the dash) plus heated steering wheel and heated and cooled cup holders. The dashboard will also be inlaid with unique double grain wood paneling. Outside, the wonderfully decadent glut continues with unique 22 inch rims on wheels controlled by Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension technology, Full LED headlamp clusters and a grille which borrows its style from the Cadillac CTS. Pricing has yet to be announced. [1][2]
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  • 112 0711 01z-2008 cadillac escalade platinum-interior.jpg

Styles and Major Options

Body styles

The Cadillac Escalade comes in three body styles, the regular wagon version, the longer ESV and the EXT pickup truck.

Escalade EXT
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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT

The Escalade EXT pickup truck (released alongside its twin, the Chevrolet Avalanche) was introduced in 2002. It features a "Convert-a-Cab" composite pickup bed that can be expanded into the truck's cab through a bottom-hinged door. Like the Avalanche, the EXT has four full-size doors and seating for five. The EXT was only offered with the 6.0L High Output engine. high-intensity discharge headlights were offered for 2003. The Escalade EXT also appears in the movie, "The Matrix Reloaded" along with the CTS in product placement ads.

The Escalade EXT was created as a direct competitor to the failed Lincoln Blackwood, a pickup truck based on the Navigator SUV. Currently, it competes with the Lincoln Mark LT, another Navigator-based pickup truck that made its debut in 2006.

Escalade ESV
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2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The extended-length Escalade ESV (based on the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL) was introduced in 2003. The Escalade ESV is also Cadillac's most expensive SUV with prices ranging from $59,680 for a base "Standard" version to $71,050 for a top-of-the-line "Escalade Platinum".

The Escalade line has proven very popular with after-market tuners, who personalize vehicles for usually affluent customers. While such work is not done by the Cadillac factory, much can be ordered through a Cadillac dealer and done by third-party companies. Much like the customized Cadillacs of the 1970s (during the "pimpmobile craze"), popular modifications include larger wheels, increased engine performance and custom paint. Due to its expensive parts and exposure from celebrity ownership, the Escalade has also been proven to be popular with car thieves as well, becoming the most frequently stolen vehicle from 2001-2003 according to the Highway Loss Data Institute.


Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Cadillac Escalade can be found at CarsDirect.

2007 Escalade Trims

Escalade 4x2

Escalade 4x4

Escalade ESV 4x4

Escalade EXT 4x4

MSRP

$54,725

$57,280

$59,680

$58,990

Invoice

$54,045

$56,590

$53,530

$54,210

Gas Mileage

While power is absolute, it won't come at the cost of fuel efficiency with the new Escalade. The all new 403-hp 6.2L Vortec V8 VVT engine produces the highest horsepower of any SUV that can seat seven or more passengers, while also offering unsurpassed highway fuel economy in its class.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade are as follows:

  • City: 13 MPG
  • Highway: 19 MPG
  • Combined: 15 MPG

Reliability

In an online review done by Autos.com, the Cadillac Escalade EXT came in seventh and the Escalade and Escalade ESV tied for eighth.


  • RECALL ALERT: On August 29, 2008, GM issued a GM-wide recall affecting 857,735 vehicles built between 2006-2008 and equipped with heated windshield washer fluid option including the 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT. The system was liable to short out causing cessation of function, smoke, possible fire and malfunctioning of other electronic systems in the car. GM urges owners of affected vehicles to go to their nearest local dealer so the problem can be remedied.[3]
  • RECALL ALERT: On December 23, 2010, GM issued a recall affecting approximately 1,260 Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500s, and GMC Sierra 1500s from MY 2011 due to a faulty rear-axle cross pin, which could fracture and become displaced within the axle. GM said that if the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock, in which case, the driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.[4]

Safety

All three Escalade trims ranked fifth for safety on Autos.com.

Photos

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2007 Cadillac Escalade Interior shown in Ebony
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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Interior shown in Cashmere

Colors

Exterior

  • Black Raven
  • Blue Chip
  • Gold Mist
  • Quiksilver
  • Radiant Branze
  • Red E
  • White
  • Rip Tide Blue

Interior

  • Cashmere
  • Ebony

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

For more information, see: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Unique Attributes

Stretching 221.4 inches, the EXT and ESV are two inches longer than a Chevy Suburban, placing them among the longest vehicles on the road.

Resale Values

Resale values for the Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and Cadillac Escalade EXT are available at CarsDirect.

Criticisms

  • The Escalade's high-intensity-discharge lights bother drivers coming toward the vehicle and they irritate those driving immediately in front of it." - Cars.com
  • "Towing is rated at 8,000 pounds, which is okay for a small weekend toy. If you need more grunt, the Chevy Avalanche has a more powerful version." - Cars.com

Generations

Third generation (2007–present)

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2007 Cadillac Escalade 4x4

The Escalade uses an all-aluminum 6.2L Vortec V8. The pushrod engine boasts variable valve timing, a first in a mass-produced non-overhead cam engine. The system adjusts both intake and exhaust timing between two settings. This engine produces 403-hp (301 kW) and 417 ft·lbs (565 N·m). A new six-speed 6L80 Hydra-Matic automatic transmission will be used. The new body boasts a 0.363 drag coefficient, though the large frontal area will hurt aerodynamics.

One major new feature absent from the production vehicle is American Axle's "I-Ride" rear independent suspension module. Instead, a conventional five-link suspension is used.

Production of the redesigned Escalade began at Arlington Assembly in January 2006. It will be priced from $57,280, though the rear wheel drive version at this price will not be produced until August. The more expensive all wheel drive version will be produced first, followed by the long wheelbase ESV and EXT pickup in June.

A special Platinum ESV model will follow in 2007. GM's Active Fuel Management will come in 2008.

The Escalade can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. Fuel economy is rated at 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) in the city and 19 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) on the highway.

Engines:

  • 2007-present — 6.2L Vortec 6200]] V8, 400-hp (298kW)

Second Generation/Origins (2002–2006)

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Second Generation Cadillac Escalade trims

The Escalade was not offered for the 2001 model year, but returned completely redesigned for the 2002 model year. Rear-wheel drive was standard, as was a 5.3L V8, with four-wheel drive and the special High-Output Vortec 6000 6.0L V8 engine as options.

The "StabiliTrak" stability control system was upgraded to a four-wheel version for 2003 and power-adjustable pedals were added. For 2004, 20-inch chrome wheels (also known as "dubs") were offered, and XM satellite radio, second-row bucket seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system were all made standard on all Escalades except the EXT. The 5.3L engine was dropped for 2005 and the OnStar system was upgraded.

Also, the Escalade, along with the Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Trailblazer and Envoy, the Escalade received criticizm for "Bland Interior and Exterior Styling". Cadillac responded in the 2007 model year.

Engines:

  • 2002-2003 5.3L Vortec 5300 V8, 285-hp (213kW)
  • 2004 5.3L Vortec 5300 V8, 295-hp (220 kW)
  • 2002-2005 6.0L High-Output Vortec 6000 V8, 345-hp (257kW)


First Generation/Origins (1999–2000)

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The first Escalade was very similar to the top Denali trim of the GMC Yukon. It shared all of that truck's exterior panels, which were themselves differentiated at the front from the regular Yukon/Tahoe. Even the wheels were identical, with the GMC center caps replaced by Cadillac crests.

The Escalade also used the same 5.7L Vortec 5700 V8 at 255-hp (190kW). All first-generation Escalades featured all-wheel drive. For 2000, unique vertical rear doors were added.

Worldwide

Design quirks and oddities

Though they differ in body style, the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT share drivetrains, chassis architecture and styling cues.

The Escalade has been featured in many hip-hop music videos, and it may have been the reason for Cadillac's recent popularity among the urban demographic. James Gandolfini, who plays the character of "Tony Soprano," drives around New Jersey in an Cadillac Escalade ESV in HBO's "The Sopranos". It continues to be popular among younger actors, athletes and the hip-hop community.

A black Cadillac Escalade was owned by Nick (played by Ice Cube) in a film Are We Done Yet? as a replacement of his Lincoln Navigator (which was already destroyed). By the end of the film, a ladder fell onto his Escalade and broke the windscreen.

Awards

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