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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
$68,320
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
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
403 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Backup Camera

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,963 lbs
Curb Weight
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
7,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,964 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,999 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,155 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
7,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,437 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,437 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
7,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,963 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight

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