2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Neutral Shale
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Liftgate |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 145 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 345 @ 5200 |
| Displacement | 6.0L/364 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 380 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 527.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 403.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 13 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Borg Warner BW 4481 AWD |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | HD Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Power Take Off | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-floating |
| Suspension Type - Front | Indep torsion bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-link coil springs |
| Frame Type | Ladder-type |
| Side Door Type | Swing-out |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12 x 1.14 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13 x 1.18 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 43.3 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Front Tire Size | P265/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/70R17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 780 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 600 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 7800 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 5820.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 49.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 14000 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2910 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1380.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5869.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2910 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 5820.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 5869.00 lbs |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 221.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.1 in |
| Overhang, Front | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
| Third Head Room | 38.6 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 64.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 61.6 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 30.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 49.2 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 90.0 ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 22 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 10.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 97.4 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Third Hip Room | 49.2 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 10.7 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 65.1 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 45.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 131.6 ft³ |
| Third Leg Room | 37.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.5 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 61.4 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 14 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Height, Overall | 75.7 in |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, Hydroboost | Standard |
| Traction control system, electronic, all-speed | Standard |
| Sound system feature, XM Satellite Radio, features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months - no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.) | Standard |
| Seats, front leather seating surfaces power reclining full-feature buckets, articulating head restraints, driver and front passenger 14-position power adjusters, fold-down inboard armrests, independent heated seat cushion and seatback for driver and passenger (3 settings), power lumbar and side bolsters and 2-position memory driver seat | Standard |
| Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette player, includes AudioPilot noise compensation technology, seek-and-scan, digital clock, and Radio Data System (RDS) | Standard |
| Tires, P265/70R17, all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Cupholders, dual front, 2nd and 3rd rows | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger) | Standard |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode | Standard |
| Sound system feature, Bose luxury speaker system, enhanced performance amplification, Audio Pilot noise reduction feature, 9 speakers including subwoofer | Standard |
| Bumper, front, body-color | Standard |
| Rear Axle Ratio, 3.73 | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, includes telltale in instrument panel cluster | Standard |
| Steering wheel, color-keyed, wood and leather-wrapped rim | Standard |
| Universal transmitter, HomeLink, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable | Standard |
| Console, overhead deluxe, includes reading lights, (UG1) Universal transmitter and rear seat HVAC controls | Standard |
| Door handles, chrome | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger, color-keyed | Standard |
| Trailering equipment, heavy-duty, includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits, 7-way sealed connector, (K47) Air cleaner, high-capacity and (KNP) Cooling, external transmission oil cooler, auxiliary, heavy-duty air-to-oil | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, button located at end of shift lever | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system, includes disable switch | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| Bumper, rear, body-color | Standard |
| Assist steps, color-keyed, with chrome accents, mounted between front and rear wheels | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview, electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), 8-point compass and outside temperature indicator | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front, rectangular, halogen, incorporated into the front fascia | Standard |
| Engine, Vortec high-output 6000 V8 SFI (345 HP [257.0 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 380 lb. -ft. [513.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | Standard |
| Wipers, intermittent, front wet arm with pulse washers. | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps, includes automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted, recessed in front fascia | Standard |
| Luggage rack, roof-mounted, chrome accent | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year Directions & Connections Service, includes Driving Directions, Information/Convenience Services, RideAssist, Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen-Vehicle Tracking, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Remote Horn and Lights, GM Goodwrench Remote Diagnostics, AccidentAssist and Online Concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information. (Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details.) | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal and side-impact, driver and right front passenger, includes Dynamic Passenger Sensing System and frontal dual-level air bags (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owner's Manual for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 7-spoke aluminum, includes 16" (40.6 cm) spare | Standard |
| Traction control system, electronic, all-speed | Standard |
| Rear Park Assist, Ultrasonic (URPA), includes instrument panel-mounted shutoff switch, rearview LED light bar and audible chime warning | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure, tachometer and transmission temperature | Standard |
| Fuel capacity, approximate, 31 gallon (117 liters) | Standard |
| Pedals, power adjustable, with memory | Standard |
| Nuance leather seating surfaces | Standard |
| All wheel drive | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Windows, power, includes driver and front passenger express-down and lockout features | Standard |
| Seats, rear, 3rd row, full-bench, leather appointed seating, 3-passenger, can be flipped forward, folded or totally removed | Standard |
| Keyless entry, remote, includes 2 transmitters, panic button and content theft alarm | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps, includes automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside rearview, power folding, power, heated, color-keyed, driver side electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), turn signal in glass, with ground illumination, programmable to provide curb view when in reverse | Standard |
| Driver Information Center, includes programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking, a trip computer that contains two trip odometers and individual tire pressure read outs, fuel information such as range, average mpg, gallons used and oil life, and a message center that records up to 37 system warning messages such as low fuel, door ajar, security, seat belt reminder, low coolant and oil pressure low | Standard |
| Transfer case, AWD, electronic automatic system, full-time, "always-on" all-wheel drive | Standard |
| Sound system feature, rear audio controls, includes dual headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, PASSlock | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, Hydroboost | Standard |
| Body, liftgate with liftglass, rear door system, includes rear-window wiper/ washer and defogger | Standard |
| Alternator, 160 amps | Standard |
| Seats, middle row buckets, leather seating surfaces, reclining heated seat cushions (2 settings), and fold-down armrests | Standard |
| Antennas, front and integral rear | Standard |
| Climate control, tri-zone, automatic, includes individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger and rear passengers | Standard |
| Sound system, 6-disc CD changer, in-dash | Standard |
| Door locks, power programmable includes lockout protection | Standard |
| Steering wheel mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls | Standard |
| Tire, spare, full-size, 16" (40.6 cm) | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front and 2nd row all seating positions, 3rd row 3-point lap and shoulder outboard seating positions and lap only in center position | Standard |
| City 13/hwy 17 (6.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Steering, power | Standard |
| Suspension Package, Road-Sensing, electrically controlled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Lighting, interior courtesy, theater dimming | Standard |
| Cladding, body-color protective, doors only | Standard |
| Suspension, rear, 5-link coil spring | Standard |
| GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) | Standard |
| Headlamps, High-Intensity Discharge, includes flash-to-pass feature and Twilight Sentinel automatic lamp control | Standard |
| Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting | Standard |
| Suspension, front, SLA, independent torsion bar and stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Cooling, external transmission oil cooler, auxiliary, heavy-duty air-to-oil | Standard |
| Battery, heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps, includes rundown protection and retained accessory power | Standard |
| Tire carrier, outside spare, lockable | Standard |
| Console, floor, includes damped-door storage covers, large storage bin, analog clock, dual cupholders, rear seat audio, electronic climate control and second row heated seat controls | Standard |
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