2017 Cadillac Escalade: What's New
Vehicle Overview
What it is: Cadillac offers the Escalade full-size SUV in regular- and extended-wheelbase ESV form. The Escalade is built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but has unique styling and a standard 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine. It seats seven or eight people, depending on the configuration, and competitors include the Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX 570 and Infiniti QX80.
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New for 2017
A rear camera mirror and a self-parking system for parallel and perpendicular parking spaces are now available.
Significant Standard Features
- 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 20-inch wheels
- Adaptive suspension
- LED exterior lighting
- OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required)
- Cadillac User Experience multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Power-folding third-row seat
- Surround-view camera system
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Side airbag between front seats
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 22-inch wheels
- Power-retractable side steps
- Safety Alert Seat, which pulses to warn driver about potential safety issues
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure warning and prevention
- Rear entertainment system with 9-inch screen
Escalade ESV
The ESV is the giant-sized version of the Escalade. It uses the same engine, underpinnings, styling and major features as the Escalade, and has more cargo room and third-row passenger space. It seats seven or eight depending on whether the second row has two or three seats.
What’s Special
- 130-inch wheelbase is 14 inches longer than Escalade’s
- Overall length is 20.4 inches longer at 224.3 inches
- Maximum cargo volume is 26.7 cubic feet larger at 120.9 cubic feet
