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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Styling
The first-generation CTS set Cadillac on its current styling direction with
its creased, angular shape, but the design philosophy really hit its stride with
this second-generation car. Sharp edges ...
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is displayed in
the DIC for each tire in either
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi). Press the vehicle
information button until the DIC
displays Front Tire kPa (P ...
Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)
The ignition control knob can be
turned to four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular
brake pedal must be applied.
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