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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Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause ...
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is
heard in the vehicle.
- Press to answer the call.
- Press to ignore a call. ...
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as se ...