Under the Hood

The Escalade ESV uses the same engine as does the regular Escalade: a 6.2-liter V-8 with 403 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. It works through a six-speed automatic transmission.

Towing capacity increases 100 pounds over the regular Escalade, to a maximum of 7,800 pounds when properly equipped.

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    SUSPENSION MODE SPORT (CTS-V ONLY)
    This message will be displayed when sport mode is selected using the Magnetic Ride Control button in the center of the instrument panel. See Magnetic Ride Control for more information. ...

    Head Restraint Adjustment
    Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessa ...

    That Thing Got a Supercharger?
    Yes, the CTS-V does indeed have a supercharged V-8, but you'd be hard-pressed to know it by listening to the engine. Step on the gas and the most noticeable sound is the burbling exhaust, which qu ...