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2008 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the EXT, as well as other members of the Escalade family, to offer you a definitive opinion on this full-size SUV. This review also compares the 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
To compile this exhaustive assessment of the new 2008 Cadillac Escalade, the car pros at TheCarConnection.com consulted reviews from a wide range of sources. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also spent time with the 2008 Cadillac Escalade and bring their insight to this all-encompassing review.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors spent time driving the 2009 Cadillac Escalade in order to bring their insight to this all-encompassing review. A wide range of sources also helps provide an all-inclusive assessment of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors have gone the extra mile, bringing you their observations and driving impressions of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT, then combine it with highlights of what reviewers across the Web have said. This means that here you have access to the most complete, cohesive review available.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
To properly review the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, TheCarConnection.com editors drove the full-size SUV multiple times and reviewed a range of articles written on this green hybrid. This combination of internal and external research enabled TheCarConnection.com to provide a conclusive opinion on the SUV that will help you make an informed choice.
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2010 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the 2010 Cadillac Escalade on city streets and highway trips, and bring their insight to this Bottom Line. Then to bring you additional information, TheCarConnection.com looked to a wide range of sources to bring you additional viewpoints on the Cadillac Escalade.
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2010 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the 2010 Cadillac Escalade on city streets and highway trips, and bring their insight to this Bottom Line. Then to bring you additional information, TheCarConnection.com looked to a wide range of sources to bring you additional viewpoints on the Cadillac Escalade.The 2010 Cadillac Escalade comes in two guises, including standard or extended length. The extended-length variant provides a 21-inch increase in size with seating capacity for up to eight adults. The Escalade shares its platform and mechanical layout with the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs.For 2010, the Escalade’s 6.2-liter, V-8 engine returns and is still capable of burning E85 fuel. The Escalade also retains the Magnetic Ride Control feature, which helps absorb the bumps and jolts that go with having 22-inch wheel/tire combinations. Once again the Escalade will be available as either a rear- or all-wheel-drive model; also returning will be the terrible fuel consumption—despite being partnered with a six-speed automatic transmission and Active Fuel Management to help reduce fuel use during cruising or coasting, the Escalade still gets dismal fuel economy figures of 12 mpg city across the entire lineup and either 18 or 19 mpg highway, depending on the model. Real-world city driving can easily result in single-digit mileage numbers, as TheCarConnection.com editors have observed in the past.The poor fuel economy is a result of the enormous engine and the even more intimidating size of the Escalade itself. Even on steep inclines with full loads, the engine powering the 2010 Cadillac Escalade provides plenty of power to make the big, heavy wagon feel perky, while the six-speed automatic transmission has no problem sorting out the right gear when it’s needed. Stopping power is provided by large, powerful brakes, and although the Escalade isn’t the most nimble vehicle on the road, it’s one of the best of the biggest truck-based SUVs; the ride remains even-keeled and absorbent on the road, and the interior stays impressively silent except for a bit of engine noise.On the inside, the Escalade is virtually unbeatable for elbow and shoulder room thanks to its wide cabin. Seats are among the most ample and supportive of any vehicle we’ve seen, and in both models, the second row is nearly as comfortable as the first. In the ESV, the third row is quite roomy, though a bit difficult to access. Despite its high, trucklike driving position, the 2010 Cadillac Escalade is graced with an attractive instrument panel that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury sedan.Head-curtain side airbags covering all three rows are standard on the 2010 Cadillac Escalade, as are front side airbags; new for 2010 are standard side thorax airbags. The StabiliTrak stability control system includes rollover mitigation to help avoid situations that might lead to a rollover. On that note, the Escalade gets a low three-star rating for rollover likelihood from the federal government (largely for its high center of mass), but the Escalade earns top five-star ratings in the tests for frontal and side crash protection, and the 2010 model now features a revised door design to further improve side-crash protection.Equipment carried over from the 2009 model includes a power-tilting steering wheel, express-up power windows for the front row, a new light Cashmere/Cocoa interior color combination, and rear-seat audio jacks standard on all models. Other features include an eight-inch touch-screen navigation system, a Bose 5.1 Digital Surround Sound system, cooled front seats, and power-actuated running boards. The maximum tow rating is 7,800 pounds when properly equipped.Features especially cater to the executives and VIPs who, it seems, all need a ’Slade in their stable. The center console is wide enough to set a laptop on, and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade includes standard heated power seats, tri-zone climate control, power-adjustable pedals, and a magnificent-sounding Bose system. New features for 2010 include a locking steering column, a USB port in the center console that can play stored audio files, and a new battery-saver mode that helps preserve battery life. There is also a clock as standard in all models, rather than just the Platinum-edition Escalade, and a new exterior color named Silver Lining replaces Quick Silver and Blue Chip.
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2010 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Cadillac Escalade EXT to write this hands-on road test. The 2010 Escalade EXT review is based on driving impressions culled from the past three model years. Editors have compared the EXT to other trucks and SUVs to help you narrow your shopping choices, and have edited a companion Full Review that condenses other Web reviews for the most concise review available online.The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT brings a lot to the table-including the table and all the guests, if you need. A full-size truck with a twist, the Escalade EXT has a Midgate system that lets the driver decide how many passengers and how much cargo they need to move-and lets them choose one or the other or both. With a base price of almost $62,000, the EXT has no real competition, though it might seem like a bargain compared to a fully enclosed Land Rover Range Rover or a blinged-out Lincoln Navigator. (The only direct rival? The mechanically similar Chevrolet Avalanche.)Part SUV, part pickup, the Escalade EXT’s also part rap-star fantasy object with a massive dose of glitz and over-the-top detailing thrown in for good (or bad) measure, depending on how you look at it. It was overhauled in 2007 along with the short-wheelbase Escalade and the long-wheelbase Escalade ESV. The overall look is refined and elegant, with an unmistakable nod to Cadillac’s latest styling themes in the big vertical headlamps and taillights, the huge Cadillac logo on the grille, and in the wide bands of chrome that run down the pickup bed. Inside the EXT wears just the right mix of wood and chrome to give meaning to the Cadillac badge in the center of the steering wheel. Though there’s still a bit of chintzy black plastic in the center stack, editors from TheCarConnection.com feel that the EXT’s interior, like that of the other Escalade models, is among the best in the entire Cadillac lineup-up there with the new Cadillac CTS.There’s a wave of horsepower and torque at your disposal in the Cadillac Escalade EXT-but you probably shouldn’t care about geopolitics too much if you want to savor its nontrucklike performance. The 6.2-liter V-8 has aluminum construction and variable valve timing, and kicks out 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. It can make the EXT hustle and turn in a muscle-car-quality engine note while it happily shifts through its six-speed automatic transmission. Still, even with a cylinder-deactivation system that slakes its thirst for fuel a little bit, the Escalade EXT is no miser. Last year’s version rated 11/14 mpg from the EPA, and this year’s model hasn’t been rated yet-but it’s likely to fare only 1 mpg better on the highway. Those are truly deficient numbers directly related to its 6,000-pound curb weight. On the flip side, the mass means the EXT rides well, particularly with the Magnetic Ride Control suspension and even with the optional 22-inch wheels. The suspension does a good job of smoothing out what could be a choppy ride. All-wheel drive is standard, and it’s a more road-friendly automatic system than the one offered on the similar Chevy Avalanche. The EXT will tow 7,500 pounds and can carry 1,200 pounds of payload.The Escalade EXT’s interior sports as much room as the three-row ESV Escalade when the Midgate is locked in place. It’s fitted with five seats maximum, not six as on the Chevy Avalanche, but the seats are even more lavish and leathered up. Front passengers have access to all sorts of storage in a deep, wide front console, plenty of legroom, and ventilated seats to keep cool. The rear seats are comfortably formed and fold down when the EXT’s Midgate drops to expand the pickup bed. When the Midgate’s down, of course, the EXT only seats two-but the pickup bed expands from a little more than five feet to about eight and a half feet, enough to carry a queen-sized mattress with some careful wedging. A lockable, standard tonneau cover protects items in the cargo bed or can be removed entirely for added space. It would be more useful were the window in the Midgate power-operated instead of merely removable; driving with it out is a pleasant open-air experience, especially when the sunroof is open.NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) gives the 2010 Escalade EXT five-star crash-test scores for front impacts; side impact tests have not been performed, but the EXT gets a three-star rollover rating. Standard safety features include dual front, side, and curtain airbags; stability and traction control, tied into the all-wheel-drive system; and other assists like a rearview camera, parking sensors, adjustable driving pedals, and OnStar.Almost every imaginable feature is standard on the 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT, including DVD navigation; a USB audio port for the AM/FM/XM/CD/DVD changer; Bose surround sound; a power-tilt steering wheel; Bluetooth; remote start; dual-zone climate control; leather upholstery; and a heated steering wheel, front seats, and mirrors. A sunroof is standard on the two most expensive versions, while a rear-seat DVD entertainment system is optional, as are the Magnetic Ride Control suspension and its 22-inch wheels. XM NavTraffic is included on the EXT, but the subscription must be renewed by the owner.
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2010 Cadillac Escalade Review on Justescaladecars
TheCarConnection.com has driven the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid to bring you this hands-on review that covers styling, performance, safety, utility, and features from on-the-road observations. TheCarConnection.com’s editors also researched reviews from other sources to give you a comprehensive range of opinions from around the Web-and to help you decide which ones to trust. TCC has also compared the Escalade Hybrid with other fuel-efficient large sport utilities to give you alternatives as you shop for your next vehicle. High Gear Media drove a manufacturer-provided Cadillac Escalade Hybrid to produce this hands-on road test.Launched for 2009, the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the fourth and newest Escalade model. It joins the standard Escalade sport utility, the long-wheelbase Escalade EXT, and the SUV/pickup combination known as the Escalade EXT. Each of these Cadillac models is based on the truck chassis found under the less-swanky Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. The Escalade Hybrid adds GM’s Two-Mode Hybrid drivetrain to the gasoline V-8 in the standard Escalade body, resulting in performance close to the standard item but far better fuel economy: 20 mpg in the city.The Cadillac Escalade is the model that made GM’s luxury brand relevant-even hip-among less-than-geriatric buyers, thanks to its brash styling and over-the-top luxury features. All Escalades offer crisp, imposing exterior lines that command attention and feature plenty of chrome bling. It’s difficult to distinguish the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid from the standard model at a distance, unless you notice the fist-sized chrome Hybrid badge in the chest-level front fender vents. Inside, the look is more luxe than its truck origins would indicate, with color-keyed leather upholstery and detailing, and lots of elegant ash and burled walnut trim on high-line models. Translucent instrument needles glow with blue light.The unique part of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is its complex hybrid powertrain. The 6.0-liter, aluminum V-8 engine features not only variable valve timing but also what GM calls Active Fuel Management, meaning it can run on only four cylinders under light load. The Two-Mode Hybrid electrical continuously variable transmission (eCVT) contains two electric motor/generators and four fixed-ratio gears. Electricity to run the motors is stored in a 300-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack located under the second-row seat. Total power for the engine and motors is rated at 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. Yet the hybrid system in this three-ton vehicle gives EPA mileage ratings of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway-more than 50 percent better in the city than the 12 mpg returned by the standard Escalade. Despite 71 few horses than the non-hybrid Escalade’s 403-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8, a lower axle ratio keeps the acceleration swift and strong.The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is available with rear- or four-wheel drive, just like the standard model, and its rated towing capacity is 5,800 pounds. The powerful brakes recharge the battery before engaging friction braking; the transition is all but seamless. The Escalade Hybrid accelerates on battery power alone to 25 mph (less in cold weather) in eerie electric-vehicle silence. Unless they pay attention, drivers may miss the V-8 engine switching on and adding its power to the mix. Handling is, in a word, trucklike, albeit a well-damped and sound-insulated truck. But you’ll definitely be aware that this tall, heavy vehicle has a live rear axle when you go across angled ruts. Our test vehicle’s 22-inch wheels look great, but ride roughly compared to the standard 20-inch combination.Except for the EXT, all Escalades seat eight, though the Hybrid’s battery pack under the second-row seat makes climbing into the third row a bit of an obstacle course-and once there, it blocks legroom, effectively consigning the third row to children. Front chairs are heated and cooled. Interior build quality and fit/finish on the examples we drove were excellent. The controls of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid are all but identical to those of the standard model and work competently without a need for extensive training or references to the owner’s manual. The touch-screen center stack is easy and logical to operate, and the audio system’s ability to save favorite tuning presets regardless of frequency (AM, FM, or XM Satellite Radio) is a bonus. The Hybrid differences are limited to a power gauge in the cluster and different digital messaging in the displays.The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid provides a full complement of safety features. The roster of airbags includes those for driver and front passenger, front side airbags, and head-curtain side airbags in all three rows. Cadillac’s StabiliTrak stability control system includes rollover mitigation, which monitors driving parameters and dials down power as needed to help prevent situations that could lead to a rollover. But the Escalade still gets only three stars from the federal government for rollover likelihood (largely for its high center of mass), though it earns the highest five-star ratings in tests for both frontal and side crash protection. The IIHS has not yet tested the Cadillac Escalade, or its Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon brethren.Because of its heritage, the 2010 Escalade Hybrid includes pretty much every luxury that Cadillac offers on this truck-based vehicle. The base Escalade Hybrid includes tri-zone climate control, a magnificent-sounding Bose digital sound system, rear-seat audio jacks, 8-inch touch-screen navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, and power-actuated running boards. Buyers can order the even-more-luxurious Escalade Platinum Edition as a Hybrid as well, adding such items as heated and cooled cup holders and a rear-seat entertainment package with two 7-inch DVD screens in the back of the front headrests.
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