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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Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It
is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
When using a compact spare tire ...
Power Liftgate Operation
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will
flash and a chime will sound when the power li ...
Interior
There's something about the Escalade ESV that feels old school. It could be
its old-fashioned gear shifter on the steering-wheel column or its key for
starting the SUV. Yes, in this $88,000-plus S ...