2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Key Specs

of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Base trim shown.

Our Take

From the Cars.com Vehicle Test Team

The Good

  • Interior materials quality
  • High-tech safety features
  • Towing capacity
  • Cabin quietness

The Bad

  • Interior space, considering exterior bulk
  • Touch-sensitive controls
  • Sticker price

Notable Features of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV

  • Rear camera mirror newly available
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone connectivity standard
  • Regular- and long-wheelbase ESV versions
  • 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot capability
  • 420-hp V-8 engine standard
  • Rear- or four-wheel drive

2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview

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Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Cadillac Escalade 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

Here's Info on the Regular Escalade:
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. 
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...
Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Cadillac Escalade 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

Here's Info on the Regular Escalade:
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. 
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

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Consumer Reviews

4.9
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Exterior Styling
(5.0)
Performance
(5.0)
Interior Design
(4.9)
Comfort
(4.9)
Reliability
(5.0)
Value For The Money
(4.3)

What Drivers Are Saying

(5.0)

Loved my Cadillac so much I went back a month law!

by LisaAnnRealtor on August 11, 2018

I LOVE THIS CAR. The interior is beautiful as well as the exterior but I happened to see the interior a lot more so that?s why am commenting on it. It drives beautifully I got the black rims with the ... Read full review

(5.0)

This vehicle provides me more then I coul

by McNairs on January 21, 2018

This SUV provides you all that you could ever want a need. It’s Luxurious, Spacious, Comfortable, smooth ride, great on gas and has all the updated technology you can ever imagine. Read full review

Safety & Recalls

Recalls

The 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV currently has 1 recall

IIHS Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

CPO Program & Warranty

Certified Pre-Owned by Cadillac

Program Benefits

24-hour roadside assistance, trip-interruption services, 24-hour consumer relations center hot line, Free OnStar service for six months and Vehicle history report

  • Limited Warranty

    6 years / 100,000 miles

    Every certified Pre-Owned Cadillac comes with a 6 year or 100,000 mile Certified limited warranty coverage

  • Eligibility

    Under 5 years / 60,000 miles

    Vehicles receive a 172 point inspection and reconditioning.

    See inspection details.

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Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The Escalade ESV received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker