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2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base specs & colors

MSRP
2WD 4dr Base
$65,770
AWD 4dr Base
$68,320
2WD 4dr Luxury
$69,995
AWD 4dr Luxury
$72,545
2WD 4dr Premium
$74,875
AWD 4dr Premium
$77,425
2WD 4dr Platinum Edition
$82,545
AWD 4dr Platinum Edition
$85,095
$65,770
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Cashmere
Ebony

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
403 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
13.6 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

403 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
417 @ 4300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6.2L/376
Displacement
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
16.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

90 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Third Leg Room
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
41 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
61 in
Front Hip Room
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
40 in
Second Leg Room
130 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Volume
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
65 in
Third Shoulder Room
38 in
Third Head Room
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
223 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
22 in
Step Up Height - Side
7
Passenger Capacity
46 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
62 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Third Hip Room
137 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
73 in
Height, Overall

Safety

Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
5-Link w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
P265/65R18
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,921 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
8,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,852 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
5,773 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,773 lbs
Curb Weight
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,427 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,427 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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