Exterior
Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the Escalade ESV stretches 20.4 inches longer than the regular Escalade. Fourteen of those inches go to extending the wheelbase, which allows for larger rear doors unconstrained by wheel wells. Height increases by 1.2 inches, and width remains about the same. Despite the bigger dimensions, curb weight increases by just 126 pounds.
Exterior details are identical to the regular Escalade's, with jeweled headlights flanking Cadillac's now-familiar grille up front, and large, rectangular taillights in back. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard; 22-inch wheels are optional.
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Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in mo ...
Safety
Six standard airbags include side-impact, side curtain-type and a new
dual-depth front passenger unit that deploys either shallow or deep depending on
crash severity, seat belt usage and occupant ...
Diagnostics
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will
perform a vehicle check every
month. It will check the engine,
transmission, antilock brakes, and
major vehicle systems. It also
checks the tire pressures, if ...






