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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    Exit Recall
    (Exit Button): Press to move the driver seat back a preset distance and/or the power steering column, if equipped, up and forward. A single beep sounds when the exit feature activates. The v ...

    Information Displays
    Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages for more information. All m ...

    Bluetooth Controls
    Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. Steering Wheel Controls (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system ...