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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Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
WARNING!
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts an
additional strain on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving
causes excessive heat buildup
and can cause sudden tire failur ...
Electric Parking Brake Light
For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB), this light should come
on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
The parking b ...
Under the Hood
Like the regular all-wheel-drive Escalade and the Escalade ESV, the Escalade
EXT uses a 6.0-liter V-8 that produces 345 horsepower and 380 pounds-feet of
torque. The engine teams with a four-speed ...