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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Thigh Support Adjustment
If available, adjust the manual leg
extension by reaching under it, in
the pocketed area. Press the button
and pull or push to lengthen or
shorten it. Release the button to
lock it in plac ...
Under the Hood
Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 comes in a choice of two configurations in
the DTS. The L37 edition produces an estimated 291 horsepower at 5,600 rpm,
while the LD8 is rated at 275 hp at 5,200 ...
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear before starting down a
long or steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down,
the brakes might have to be used
so much that they would get h ...