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:
Power Lumbar
A. Side Bolster Control
B. Lumbar Support Control
C. Seatback Bolster Control
To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
- Press and hold the top of the
control (B) to increase support to
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Under the Hood
The Escalade ESV uses the same engine as does the regular Escalade: a
6.2-liter V-8 with 403 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. It works
through a six-speed automatic transmission.
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Interior
Like the previous Seville, five occupants fit inside the STS, which has soft
all-leather seats. Heated and ventilated seating is an option. The headliner and
pillars are covered in woven fabric. G ...