Cadillac Escalade

Interior:

The interior of Escalade is bound to offer you a love at first sigh feel with its perceptible luxury and the finest technology enclosed. The exotic cockpit is equipped with the best of ergonomics displayed artistically and all the controls have been optimally placed. The driver enjoys the authority presented by the exquisite leather wrapped 3-spoke elegant steering wheel which has been mounted with various multimedia controls. Along with the pleasing technology, the interiors have been crafted with genuine wood trims that flow throughout the cabin imparting a royal ambiance to the car.

Interior Comfort:

The eye-catching cabin of this exquisite SUV offers you an everlasting comfort blended with luxury. The high class ergonomics is accentuated by the body hugging finely-stitched leather seats which have been provided with electrical adjustments. The soul pleasing ambiance offered by the car is a product of the tri-zone automatic climate control system, power actuated expansive sunroof and the ambient interior lighting which is bound to elevate your driving experience. Besides that, the car has been embedded with rear seat entertainment system that comes with a 9 inch screen along with a Blu-ray playback that is bound to turn your long drives into fun. Several storage compartments have been provided for the passengers to store in their knick-knacks.

Interior Measurements:

With its massive wheelbase, this eight-seater SUV offers you enough space for your head, leg and shoulder movements and a capaciously spaced cargo volume that can be extended to 2667 litres.(3424 litres for Platinum variant)

Stereo and accessories:

The royal luxury installed in the car is accentuated by the fully functional stereo and accessories list added to the interiors. The occupants of the car are given a sip of immense pleasure with the Audio system Premium Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound system which comes with 16-speakers and Bose active noise cancellation system, which lets you enjoy every single tune of your favorite genres and hence enhances the acoustic experience. The cabin offers you various accessories like the three US B1 ports, CD/mp3 single-disc player, Bluetooth 2 Hands-free calling with Natural Voice Recognition, 230-volt power outlet and auxiliary power outlet for second-row passengers. The riding experience is enhanced by the rear entertainment which comes with a 9 inch diagonal full-color fold-down screen with remote control and 2 two-channel wireless headphones.

Exterior :

See it and see it again, the fascinating exterior design of the car does not allow you to let your eyes off the car, thanks to the wholehearted dedication poured by the consummate designers. The solemnly robust design of the car is wrapped with elegance which runs from the masculine front to the sporty rear of the car. The enchanting and dominating 3-D grille design alongwith the large chromed slats crowned with the brand's emblem gives the car an air of charisma. High class designing can be witnessed throughout the exterior body including the invisible rear wiper, the full LED and ultra-responsive rear lamps which are precisely engineered to balance incredible traction.

Exterior Measurements:

Owing to its large and massive size the phenomenally large SUV grunts through the city leaving the spectators spell binded. The dimensions of this imposing SUV stand out to be 5144 mm x 2045 mm x 1890 mm(L x W x H) and the wheelbase offered measures 2946 mm. Escalade Platinum is a bit larger and offers an immense wheelbase of 3302 mm.

Wheels:

The large and dynamic SUV has to be supported on a tough and dependable wheel assembly, which is served by spectacular light-weight 22 inch 7-spoke premium painted wheels with chrome inserts. Over the wheel sits the P285/45 R22 all-season tires.

Mileage and Fuel Economy:

Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2L VVT (Variable Valve Timing), SIDI V8 engine with Active Fuel Management, which extracts each single unit of energy from the fuel to snatch some extra miles for you. The car gives a decent mileage of 17 l/100 km for city roads while 13 l/100km for highways.

Engine and Performance:

The furious dynamism the car growls with is a trait that is implanted in its DNA, thanks to its 6.2L SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) V8 engine with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and Active Fuel Management, which churns out a maximum power of 420 hp at 5600 rpm and a dynamic torque of 623.6 Nm at 4100 rpm. This powerful engine is mated to a hydra-matic 6180 heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission which includes Driver Shift Control manual mode, Tow/Haul mode and external oil cooler.

Power:

When it comes to power, Escalade has the real supremacy. The spark ignition direct injection system injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder , enabling improvements in horsepower, torque and fuel efficiency. The 6.2 litre V8 engine is the beast inside this elegant beauty which works in harmonics with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) and VVT (Variable Valve Timing) to efficiently punch out a maximum power 420 hp at 5600 rpm alongwith a dynamic torque of 623.6 Nm at 4100 rpm.

Acceleration and pickup:

The ferocious engine of the SUV hugs a Hydra-matic 6180 heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission together with the powerful V8 engine offers youn a race course feel. The car can achieve 100km/h from stand-still in mere 5.7 seconds which is quite appreciable for a car of this segment.

Braking and Handling:

The desirable retardation delivered by this imposing SUV is of premium quality, credits to the efficient braking system that works in harmonics with the Anti-Lock Breaking System which provides a superior adhesion on any terrain and hence provides superior control over the vehicle. The car body is supported on the Independent front suspension with coil-over-shock design and five-link rear suspension.

Safety and Security:

Cadillac keeps safety of its occupants as the prior-most concern, which they have corroborated by the dependable safety attributes added to their car. The robust SUV is equipped with a large array of safety features, which include braking assists like the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and EBD (Electronic Braking System) and stability assists like the Stabilitrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Start Assist, traction control all-speed with brake and engine intervention and Magnetic Ride Control with selectable Sport mode. The car also encases front and rear automatic braking system, lane departure warning system, automatic collision preparation with collision alert, parking assist and front,side and curtain airbags which ensure maximum safety of the riders.