Under the Hood

A 6.2-liter V-8 generates 403 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. It works through a six-speed-automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive, which is optional on the regular Escalade, is standard on the Escalade EXT. When properly equipped, the EXT can tow up to 7,600 pounds.

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    Torque Lock
    If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It might be dif ...

    Battery
    If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvi ...

    Automatic Headlamp System
    When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel l ...