If you're within the marketplace for a rather giant SUV that ranks usually well as all-round vehicle, then the 2012 Cadillac Escalade SUV is for you. The Cadillac Escalade SUV is that the prime of General Motors' line of full-size truck and SUVs, and though it's engineered and based mostly a lot of sort of a truck-like vehicle, its distinctive exterior styling that exudes wealth and power combined with an opulent interior build it an excellent vehicle in its category. a robust V8 engine provides it the pickup it desires and an adaptive suspension provides a compliant and controlled ride.
There are four trim levels out there for the Cadillac Escalade SUV. the bottom model is full of a spread of exterior options that embody an adaptive and auto-leveling suspension, parking sensors for the rear, a tow package, 18-inch wheels, mirrors that are heated and power fold and dim on the driver's facet, and a locking rear differential whereas the inside boasts climate management with 3 zones, remote ignition front seats that are heated and ventilated with 10 power changes and 4 lumbar changes, leather upholstery, second-row captain's chairs, yet as an audio system with ten Bose surround-sound speakers, CD/DVD player, satellite radio, interface for a USB port and also the iPod and rear audio controls.
The next level of the Cadillac Escalade SUV is that the Luxury level that adds an adaptive suspension that's magnetically controlled, 22-inch aluminum chrome enable wheels, a heated steering wheel and a sunroof. The Premium level replaces the chrome with body-colored styling elements and painted wheels. The top-of-the-line Platinum level upgrades the leather upholstery and interior trim, has LED head lights and an upgraded entertainment system for the rear.
The engine within the Cadillac Escalade SUV may be a 6.2-liter V8 which will turn out 403 HP and 417 pound-feet of torque. 6-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are customary whereas all-wheel drive is optional. Fuel economy for the Cadillac Escalade SUV is rated at fourteen mpg within the town, eighteen mpg on the highway and sixteen mpg combined for models with rear-wheel drive whereas the 4-wheel drive version is rated at thirteen mpg within the town, eighteen mpg on the highway and fifteen mpg combined. When properly equipped, the Cadillac Escalade SUV will tow up to 8,300 pounds.
Standard seating within the Cadillac Escalade SUV accommodate seven passengers with captain's chairs within the second row and a bench seat within the third row. A second row bench seat are often added that will increase the capability to eight passengers. However, once removed, there are 60.3 cubic feet of cargo area behind the second row of seats if these are folded down likewise the cargo capability will increase to 108.9 cubic feet.
The powerful V8 engine provides swift acceleration for the Cadillac Escalade SUV and adds to its assured handling, aided by the active Magnetic Ride management suspension. though it'll invariably feel such as you are driving a truck-based SUV instead of a crossover, the ride quality is swish and maneuverability is adequate despite the huge size of the vehicle.
