From its introduction in 1999, the Cadillac Escalade quickly became the standard among luxury SUVs, with a formula of bold design, powerful capability and luxurious accommodations. The all-new 2015 Escalade takes design and technical elements from Cadillac’s product expansion to elevate the brand’s signature SUV.
The fourth-generation Escalade has an entirely new exterior design yet is instantly recognizable. Inside, cut-and-sewn materials and wood trim, chosen for elegance and authenticity, combine with the latest technologies to convey an exceptional level of luxury.
“Cadillac’s ongoing growth provides the ideal stage for the all-new Escalade to take a major step forward,” said Uwe Ellinghaus, chief marketing officer, Global Cadillac. “Escalade has always had a bold character, differentiating itself from other luxury SUVs. Now, Escalade adds more sophistication, with advanced technology and hand-tailored craftsmanship.”
The product line includes the standard Escalade and the extended-length ESV edition, which offers a 355 mm -longer (14-inch) wheelbase and approximately 508 mm (20 inches) more in overall length, maximizing space for third-row passengers and nearly double the cargo space behind the third-row seat.
Luxury and Premium collections are available in addition to the base models, offering higher levels of content and technology. And all models are offered with a 4WD drivetrain, as well as a new 6.2L V-8 engine that is more powerful and more efficient than previous models.
In fact, it’s powerful enough to enable 0 to 96 km/h performance in less than 6 seconds – 5.96 seconds for Escalade 4WD.
The new 6.2L engine also delivers a fuel consumption rating of 11.4 L/100km on the highway (Escalade 4WD ). That’s about 17 percent greater efficiency on the highway than previous models, and also about 13 percent greater efficiency than Mercedes-Benz GL550 (13.1 L/100km) – and nearly 17 percent greater than Lexus LX 570 (13.6).
Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension system, is standard, delivering precisely controlled driving performance. And at its core, Escalade is an SUV with the capabilities of a full-size truck, enabling a trailering rating of 3,674 kg (8,100 pounds) on the standard model and a 3,583 kg (7,900-pound) rating on Escalade ESV. That’s more than Mercedes-Benz GL550 (3,538 kg / 7,800 pounds), Lexus LX 570 (3,175 kg / 7,000 pounds) and Land Rover Range Rover (3,499 kg / 7,716 pounds).