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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    Engine Power Messages
    ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Redu ...

    Memory Seats
    On vehicles with the memory feature, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback, outside mirrors, and th ...

    ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED RESTART ALLOWED
    If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. The ...