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:
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 ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubri ...
Drivetrains
Endowed with 202 horsepower and 191 pounds-feet of torque, the 2.5L
accelerates from zero to 60 mph in roughly 7.5 seconds. It's a decent clip, but
it feels poky sometimes because the car's suspen ...