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.
See also:
2008 Cadillac Escalade Review
After a week in the all-new Cadillac Escalade I have now reviewed each of
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the top fish in the pond, complete with a mo ...
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic): The system
automatically controls fan speed,
air delivery, and air conditioning in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature. When the
indicator light is ...
Compass Messages
CAL
This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated.
See Compass.
Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer
for service. ...






