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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Fuel Economy
City
17.7
L/100K
Highway
10.8
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
5660
2010
3302
1916
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD
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| Fuel City |
17.7L/100K |
| Fuel Highway |
10.8L/100K |
| Transmission |
Automatic |
| Max Power |
301 KW 403 HP |
| Body Type |
Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Number of Doors |
5 |
| Engine |
6.2l |
| Drive Wheels |
4X4 |
2007 Cadillac Escalade Preview
If You've Got It, Flaunt ItThere's few cars on the face of the earth as recognizable to North Americans as the Cadillac Escalade. Everyone from pimple-face teens to retired ranchers know what the thing looks like, with its huge chrome wheels and dazzling grille. The star of various rap videos and the chosen steed of plenty of geriatrics, its reasonable performance, large size, and high level of comfort have made it a popular choice among those that live by the term, "If you've got it, flaunt it." And don't think that fact is lost on GM. The semi-struggling automaker knows a hit when it sees one, and it knows  | | Still available in all three forms, the Escalade gets a complete revision for the 2007 model year. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
that the Escalade is more than just a hit; it's a bona fide pop culture icon. So when it came time to redesign the Tahoe, Suburban, and Avalanche-based behemoth, they knew not to mess with a good thing. Bearing a striking resemblance to the current Escalade, the new 2007 model strikes the same tall and imposing figure as the original, only without the outgoing model's cheap-looking tacked on Transformers-meets-stealth-fighter bodywork. The result is a more upscale and elegant SUV that is sure to be a hit with owners of the current version. Starting at the fr  | | Even larger, more vertical headlights grace the front end, with the high-beams' HID shield even being engraved with the Cadillac crest. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
ont, the headlights are larger and even more prominent (the HID high-beams' shield even has the Cadillac logo etched into them), and the grille is still an expanse of chrome the likes of which is equaled only by it's sole American competitor; the Navigator. The fenders still sport healthy, robust flares, although the new models' are made of actual metal instead of plastic fairings. Behind those flares are Cadillac Sixteen-inspired vents that GM's luxury division says "are sure to become signature hallmarks, like the vertical headlamps and prominent wreath-and-crest grille emblem." We'll see what Range Rover has to say about that. Out back, a recessed license plate holder mounted in the ta  | | Just in case you were wondering what it is you were stuck behind... (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
ilgate is adorned by yet another Cadillac logo, and the whole shebang is flanked by a set of LED taillights carrying on the vertical lighting theme began by the tall headlights. Of course, in grand baller fashion, Cadillac threw the whole thing up on some of the largest wheels they could conjure up; the Escalade sports the largest optional wheels of any full size SUV on the planet at 22 inches. With the overall design finished, GM then took their luxury SUV and threw it in a wind tunnel. Gaps were tightened, and holes in the front end were plugged, all with the goal of increasing the aerodynamic efficiency of the barn-door shaped truck. Finally, further wind tunnel engineering made sure that all the seals kept wind noise to a minimum; a real challenge with something this big. The doors received completely new seals that use multiple interior chambers (as opposed to traditional weather stripping's single chamber) to seal more securely against wind pressure, while areas subjected to excessive airflow were treated to a secondary seal made of a combination of soft and stiff rubber to prevent movement when driving. The result is, reportedly, an incredibly quite ride. Inside, the Esca  | The unfortunate part about pictures is that they don't indicate scale; everything in this interior is supersized. That centre console lid? The size of a picnic table. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)
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lade is every bit its father's son. With huge cushy seats that totally deserve the name "Captain's Chairs" divided by a centre console that aspires to picnic table-dom, the Escalade is not one of those vehicles that shrinks around you when you get in. It's got big doors, big seats, a big steering wheel, a big dash, a big windshield, and, obviously, big space. After all, the thing does measure 513 centimeters (202 inches) long. With two available colour combinations an Escalade buyer doesn't exactly get to be choosy, and it doesn't help that the combinations are "Ebony and Ebony" and "Cocoa and Cashmere," or "black and black" and "brown and white." But as gaudy as the interior will seem to Cadillac's more conservative buyers, it isn't badly kitted out, with standard heated front and second row seats with available he  | | Even the steering wheel is large, but at least it's connected to a new rack and pinion system. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
ated and cooled front row seats that sport perforated leather to better transfer the cold air from the seat to your derriere. Also available is a heated steering wheel, and even power fold and tumble second-row seats that ease access to the third row seats. Once you've loaded all the kiddies up for a trip to the park, you won't have to endure excessive screaming or being pelted in the back of the head by stuffed animals thanks to the rear seat DVD entertainment system, while you try and find your way there via the touch screen navigation system. Of course, should one of the children misbehave, you could always stuff them in either the massive (17 litres large!) centre console or the 25 percent larger glovebox. If you chose the glovebox you wouldn't even have to worry about them falling out when you release them thanks to the much-needed dampened opening feature! Which bring  | | The 6.2L all-aluminum Vortec V8 is a beast, producing more horsepower than most of its competitors. How much, you ask? How about a Corvette-besting 403. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
s us to the drivetrain. In a vehicle this large not just any motor will do, so Cadillac fitted the new Escalade with a positively massive all-aluminum 6.2L V8. Known as a Gen IV small block, the Vortec-headed monster is in the same family as the new LS2 found under the hood of the Corvette, and thanks to the boost in displacement, makes similar power; 403 horsepower to be exact. The oversquare engine benefits from variable valve timing, a truly tricky proposition given the Gen IV small block still uses the traditional cam-in-block/pushrod style valvetrain. As such, the motor is hampered by the use of only two valves per cylinder in an era where it's dual overhead cam-equipped competitors benefit from the use of as many as four valves per cylinder, increasing flow and therefore specific output. As a result, while the motor makes impressive horsepower and torque, the fuel economy figures leave something to be desired; 18.1 litres per 100 kilometers in the city is, to be blunt, horrid. On the freeway a double overdrive six-speed automatic helps things a little, where the aerodynamically tuned Escalade turns a slightly better 12.4 L/100 km. The only saving grace is that the big motor isn't particularly high-strung, so while premium is recommended, it isn't required. But the real hallmark of a Cadillac has always bee  | | Specially tuned for the massive wheels, the Escalade's new coil over suspension should soak up everything the urban jungle can muster. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
n the ride. Uncompromisingly comfortable, Caddys are known for floating over roads that have lesser cars shaking in their boots. And this new Escalade's reportedly no different. With a fully boxed perimeter-style chassis that's stiffer than the outgoing model's, and a new rack and pinion steering system, this new Escalade uses GM's hydroforming technology to mold the framerails into shape. The aforementioned rack and pinion steering out front is complemented with coil over shocks that have been specially tuned with variable rate springs to offer a supple ride,  | | Those 22-inch wheels are the largest factory-stock wheels on any full-size SUV. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
even with the huge optional 22-inch wheels fitted, although we hazard to guess that the beast still rides better with the standard taller-sidewall 18-inch wheels. Add in four-wheel disc brakes with mammoth rotors (ever try and stop a vehicle with small brakes and 22-inch wheels?), ABS, and StabiliTrac electronic stability control complete with a rollover mitigation program, and you've got an Escalade that is well equipped to handle the worst Rodeo Drive can throw at it. Wayward Gucci bag? A mere pebble underfoot for this not-so-gentle giant. But will the new Escalade succeed? Well, firs  | | The sizable fender vents add a touch of Euro flavour to the otherwise unapologetically domestic Escalade. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
t off, it does look significantly better now; some might even use the word gorgeous in the same sentence as Escalade. But our first impression of the interior wasn't so good. Settling into an '07 at a recent event wasn't exactly a confidence inspiring moment; with everything from the door trim to the massive centre console lid giving way ever-so-slightly to our touch. Sure, the seats were comfortable, the view excellent, and the interior spacious, but with the Europeans only recently entering the full-size market, such grievances as floppy lids and wiggly tr  | | With such capable competition as the Mercedes GL and Audi Q7, the pricey Escalade certainly has its work cut out for it. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
im pieces are simply unacceptable. And given that the excellent Audi Q7 and established BMW X5 are both cheaper in the Canadian market than Cadillac's largest vehicle, plus much more refined, it's hard to imagine a lot of people choosing to purchase the more expensive Caddy. All this said, though, there is simply no way to put a value on the Escalade's reputation, and those looking to emulate their favourite rap star or simply be noticed will be drawn in droves to the biggest, flashiest SUV around. And with a capable powerplant that is admittedly more powerful than the Europeans', and what should be an exceedingly comfortable ride, the new Escalade will no doubt continue the tradition set forth by its predecessors. Specifications:- Price Range (MSRP): $78,030
- Body Type: 5-door SUV
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 403 hp, 417 lb-ft, 6.2L, OHV V8
- Transmission: 6-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 2,645 kg (5,818 lb)
- Cargo Cap (rear seat removed/2nd row folded): 1,707 / 3,084 L (60.3 / 108.9 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity: 3,356 kg (7,400 lb)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18.1 / 12.4 L/100 km
- Direct Competitors: BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GL, Infiniti QX56
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
- Rear seats: split-folding
heated bucket with seating for two ; details: manual recline
- Wood & leather steering
wheel ; includes power adjustment, tilting adjustment and easy entry
- Cupholders in front row,
rear seats and 3rd row seats
- Passenger seat and rear
seats secondary ventilation controls
- Electrochromic rear view
mirror
- Front power windows with
2 express, rear power windows
- Compass
- Height adjustable pedals
- DVD
- Fuel consumption: city=
17.7 (L/100km); highway= 10.8 (L/100km); combined= 14.6 (L/100km); vehicle range: 801 km / 498 miles
- Audio Connectivity: USB
- 10 Bose speakers
- Remote audio controls:
steering wheel mounted & rear
- Memorized adjustment:
includes 2 driver settings, door mirror position and steering wheel position
- Cigar lighter in front
seats
- Delayed/fade courtesy
lights
- Illuminated driver and
passenger vanity mirror
- Service interval
indicator
- External temperature
- Trip computer: includes
average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Floor covering: carpet in
passenger compartment and carpet in load area
- Driver and passenger 3rd
row windows
- Seat upholstery: leather
- Rear seat center armrest
- Third row seats:
split-folding,, removable split bench with seating for three
- Power steering
- Ventilation system
- Air conditioning with
auto, three-zone fully automated climate control
- Hinge rear window with
defroster and intermittent wiper
- DVD-integrated navigation
system: full map and voice info and colour screen
- Rear separate audio
control
- Garage door opener
- 6-disc DVD changer in
dashboard
- Privacy glass on rear and
rear side
- Seating: 7 seats
- Audio system with
AM/FM/satellite radio, 6 CDs (reads MP3) ; includes RDS
- 12V in cargo, front and
rear
- Cruise control
- Front ashtray
- Front and rear reading
lights
- Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Clock
- Luxury trim: alloy &
leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
- Floor mats
- Load restraint: hooks
- Front seat center armrest
- Front seat: driver heated
ventilated bucket with 7 power adjustments ; details: memorized height adj., memorized lumbar adj. and memorized tilt adj., front seat: passenger heated ventilated bucket with 7 power adjustments ; details: power height adj., power lumbar adj. and power tilt adj.
- Driver door mirror:
heated, chrome, power adjustable with automatic operation and indicator lights, passenger door mirror: heated, chrome, power adjustable with automatic tilting for reverse and indicator lights
- Windshield wipers with
variable intermittent wipe
- Doors: driver, rear
driver, passenger and rear passenger : front hinged
- Side platform step
- Metallic paint
- Power foldable mirrors
- Spare wheel: fullsize
with steel rim
- Underbody protection for
engine
- Front fog lights
- Removable roof rails
- Independent front
wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, rigid rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
- Responsive
suspensionfeatures: electronic-control
- Remote engine starter
- Powertrain type :
combustion
- Power liftgate
- 3.420:1 axle ratio
- Electronic traction
control (via ABS & engine management)
- Fuel system: multi-point
injection
- Automatic rear suspension
levelling
- Transmission: 6-speed
automatic w/ manual mode ; incl. shifter on column
- Cylinder shutdown: # of
cylinders: 4
- Remote control
trunk/hatch release
- Full-time 4x4 drive
- Rear limited slip
differential
- Emissions data: CO2:
7,008 kg/yr
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87
octane) and/or E85
- Stability control
- Low tire pressure
indicator
- Roll stability control
- ABS
- Immobilizer
- Headlights: Xenon with
projector beam lens
- Daytime running lights
- Remote keyless power
locks ; includes trunk/hatch
- Intelligent driver front
airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
- 2 height adjustable head
restraints for front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats
- 3-point rear seat belts
for driver and passenger
- Electronic brake
distribution
- Smart card / smart key:
manual ; includes central locking and memory seat
- 4 disc brakes (2
ventilated)
- Painted front and rear
bumpers
- Rear radar & camera
parking distance sensors
- Headlight control with
dusk sensor
- All three rows protected
by side curtain airbag
- Anti-theft protection:
- Front side airbag
- 3-point height adjustable
front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
- 3-point third row seat
belts for driver, passenger and center
- Weights: gross vehicle
weight rating (kg): 3,357, curb weight (kg): 2,695, gross trailer weight braked (kg): 3,538 and payload allowance (kg): 661
- External dimensions:
overall length (mm): 5,660, overall width (mm): 2,010, overall height (mm): 1,916, ground clearance (mm): 234, wheelbase (mm): 3,302, front track (mm): 1,732, rear track (mm): 1,702 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 13,100
- Cargo capacity: rear seat
down (litres): 3,890, all seats in place (litres): 1,297 and third row seats removed (litres): 2,584
- 117 litre fuel tank
- Power: 403 HP @ 5,700
rpm; 417 ft lb of torque @ 4,300 rpm
- Front and rear alloy
wheels: 18"x 8.0" ; includes partial wheel covers
- Internal dimensions:
front headroom (mm): 1,043, rear headroom (mm): 978, front hip room (mm): 1,637, rear hip room (mm): 1,570, front leg room (mm): 1,049, rear leg room (mm): 1,003, front shoulder room (mm): 1,658 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,657
- Engine: 6.2L V 8 OHV
with VVT ( 10.5 :1 compression ratio ; 2 valves per cylinder)
- Front and rear all-season
tires with black sidewall : 265/ 65/ " S " rated
- Coming home device
- Telematics : includes
engine shut down
- Charges: Air Conditioning
Tax $ 100.00
- Cellular phone
- Voice activating system
includes phone and naviagtion system
- Wireless connection:
Bluetooth
- Delivery/freight charge:
$ 1,550.00
- SUV specifics approach
angle (degrees): 15.9 and departure angle (degrees): 21.9
Power glass sunroof ; includes tilting function, sliding function and sunshade
Pearl paint
Excludes:
[J004] Standard Black Paint
And
[58U.] Black Ice Metallic
Black paint
Excludes:
[R6P] Premium Paint
And
[58U.] Black Ice Metallic
Responsive suspensionfeatures:
Front and rear alloy chrome wheels: 22"x 9.0" ; includes partial wheel covers
Front and rear all-season tires with black sidewall : 285/ 45/ " H " rated
Body colour side platform step power retractable
Front and rear alloy chrome wheels: 22"x 9.0" ; includes partial wheel covers
Entertainment display screen located in back of front seats
Headlights: LED
Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on center floor console, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Overtaking sensor
Headlight control with auto highbeam
Rear seats: with 1 power adjustments power adjustable ; also incl. tip/tumble
Heated steering wheel
Front and rear all-season tires with black sidewall : 285/ 45/ " H " rated
Excludes:
[AM8] 2nd Row 60/40 Bench Seats
Seating: 8 seats
Rear seats: split-folding heated split bench with seating for three ; also incl. tip/tumble
3-point rear seat belts for center
Excludes:
[ULT] Platinum Edition
And
[PDW] Ultra Luxury Collection
Overtaking sensor
Headlight control with auto highbeam
Heated steering wheel
Rear seats: with 1 power adjustments power adjustable ; also incl. tip/tumble
Excludes:
[ULT] Platinum Edition
And
[AM8] 2nd Row 60/40 Bench Seats
Metallic paint
Excludes:
[R6P] Premium Paint
And
[J004] Standard Black Paint
Audio Connectivity: game console
Entertainment display screen located in single 3rd row middle and single rear middle
DVD
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