Vehicle Overview
The ESV is the giant-sized version of the Cadillac 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
Here’s info on the regular Escalade:
Cadillac redesigned the Escalade full-size SUV last year. It’s offered 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.
New for 2016
The standard Cadillac User Experience entertainment system adds Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring technology for integrating iPhone functionality, and Cadillac says CUE is faster and more intuitive. Android Auto capability is due later in the model year. Lane keeping assist is now included in a Driver Awareness Package.
Significant Standard Features
- 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 20-inch wheels
- Adaptive suspension
- LED exterior lighting
- OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required)
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Power-folding third-row seat
- 360-degree surround-view camera system
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Side airbag between front seatsÂ
- 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
- Rear entertainment system with 9-inch screen
