2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Starting MSRP $65,770–$85,095

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Platinum Edition 4x2

Engines

See Specs 403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Available Block heater  
Standard 160-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA heavy-duty battery  
(70Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Available Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Driver Shift Control Sequential sport shift  
3.42 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Heavy-duty transmission oil cooler  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Adaptive suspension  
rear Auto-leveling suspension  
Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Touring suspension  
Magnetic Ride Control automatic w/driver control Ride control  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Magnetic fluid-filled front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Magnetic fluid-filled rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P285/45HR22.0 BSW AS tires  
Available Steel spare wheel  
Standard 22" wheels
Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power liftgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Power running boards  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Chrome rear bumper insert  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 200 lbs.)
Standard Class IV heavy-duty trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, pedals,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Heated steering wheel with power tilting, auto tilt-away  
Standard Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Directions & Connections Emergency communication system  
Standard Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 4 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard Heated rear seat  
Standard Ventilated front seats  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 4-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear manual reclining bucket seat  
Standard Rear seat tumble forward  
Standard Rear seat mounted armrest  
Standard Removeable third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Aluminum/genuine wood instrument panel insert  
Standard Aluminum console insert  
Standard Leather/chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Standard Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet cargo mat  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard Multi-source rear audio controls  
Standard 10 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround speakers  
Standard 4 wireless headphones  
Standard Entertainment system with DVD  
Standard Internet access  
Standard A/V remote  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard 2 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard 1 3rd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam LED low/high beam headlamps  
Intellibeam Auto-dimming headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Ultrasonic rear with camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Blind spot sensor  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Analog clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Available Full-size spare tire  
Available Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
PASS-Key III+ Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  
Standard 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
376 cu.in. Engine displacement  
403-hp @ 5,700 rpm Engine horsepower  
417 lbs.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
4.1" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
10.40 to 1 Compression ratio  
31.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
18 mpg Fuel economy highway  
5,773 lbs. Curb weight  
7,200 lbs. GVWR  
1,414 lbs. Payload  
8,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
14,000 lbs. GCWR  
222.9" Exterior length  
79.1" Exterior body width  
75.5" Exterior height  
130.0" Wheelbase  
68.2" Front tread  
67.0" Rear tread  
19.5' Turning radius  
41.3" Front legroom  
39.5" Rear legroom  
34.9" Third row legroom  
41.1" Front headroom  
38.5" Rear headroom  
38.1" Third row headroom  
60.5" Front hiproom  
61.8" Rear hiproom  
49.4" Third row hiproom  
65.2" Front shoulder room  
65.2" Rear shoulder room  
64.7" Third row shoulder room  
202.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
45.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
90.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
137.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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