2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base specs & colors
Crew Cab Pickup
$63,060
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Specifications
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 145 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| Displacement | 6.2L/376 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 403 @ 5700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 417 @ 4300 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 18 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 403.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 13 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 14 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 558.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | HD Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.03 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.36 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.53 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.15 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Borg Warner BW 4481 AWD |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link w/Coil Springs |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x 1.2 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.6 x 0.8 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.0 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P265/65R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/65R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | P265/70R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 7600 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 760 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 3024 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2834 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 5858.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1342.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1342.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 14000 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7900.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 5858.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7200.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room | 41.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 60.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 65.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 62.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 222.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 74.5 in |
| Overhang, Front | N/A in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 31.9 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 63.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | 45.5 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | 108.9 ft³ |
| Audio system with navigation, compact flash, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3/CD/DVD video/audio changer (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the first 90 days which is continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.) | Standard |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, 6L80-E, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode | Standard |
| Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front rectangular halogen, integral in front fascia | Standard |
| Tire, full-size spare, P265/70R17-113S blackwall | Standard |
| Automatic level control, heavy-duty, air | Standard |
| Audio system feature, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound system with 8 speakers | Standard |
| Antenna, fixed-mast | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview, auto-dimming, includes OnStar controls | Standard |
| Trailering equipment, heavy-duty heavy-duty, includes 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits and 7-way sealed connector | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, button located at end of shift lever | Standard |
| Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench with leather seating surfaces 3-passenger with center armrest with storage | Standard |
| Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power | Standard |
| NavTraffic is available in over 100 markets and works with your vehicle's navigation system to give you continuously updated traffic data right when you need it most - while you're driving. You'll avoid traffic tie-ups, save time and gas by getting alternate routes, and, in some cases, receive traffic speed and drive-time information. Plus, you can use NavTraffic at the same time you're enjoying SiriusXM Satellite Radio. You'll find that once you start using NavTraffic, you won't want to drive without it. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after trial period which is continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. Available only in select markets. For more information, see siriusxm.com/navtraffic.) | Standard |
| Safety belts, first and second row belts to body | Standard |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system with Rollover Mitigation includes disable switch | Standard |
| Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) | Standard |
| Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included) and controls for volume, station selection and media | Standard |
| Cooling, external transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil | Standard |
| Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Suspension, rear 5-link coil springs | Standard |
| Luggage rack center rails | Standard |
| Rear Vision Camera | Standard |
| Automatic Crash Response | Standard |
| Fascia, rear, body-color | Standard |
| Seats, heated and cooled driver and front passenger | Standard |
| Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger | Standard |
| Driver Information Center with programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking, a trip computer that contains trip odometer and individual tire pressure readouts, fuel information such as range, average mpg, gallons used and oil life and a message center that displays dozens of system messages such as low fuel, door ajar, security, seat belt reminder, low coolant and oil pressure low | Standard |
| GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors with extenders | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (does not apply to spare tire) | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio | Standard |
| Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information) | Standard |
| Suspension Package, Road Sensing, electronically controlled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection | Standard |
| Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Tires, P265/65R18, all-season, blackwall TL AL2 | Standard |
| Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ | Standard |
| Headlamps, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with (T74) Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature | Standard |
| Engine, Vortec 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI , Active Fuel Management, with E85 FlexFuel capability (403 hp [300.5 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque [562.9 N-m] @ 4300 rpm | Standard |
| Fascia, front, body-color | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent, SLA, coil over shock and stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting | Standard |
| Cargo cover, rear rigid, 3-piece composite, stowable onboard | Standard |
| Assist steps, Black with chrome accents mounted between the front and rear wheels | Standard |
| Remote vehicle start | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) 7-spoke aluminum (Included with (QXK) P265/65R18 all-season blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare.) | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front passenger-side glass) | Standard |
| Headlamps, Twilight Sentinel automatic delay | Standard |
| Utility Enhancement System | Standard |
| Transfer case, AWD, electronic automatic system, full-time, "always-on" all-wheel drive | Standard |
| Assist handle, cargo bed ingress | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent | Standard |
| Moldings, color-keyed bodyside, with chrome accents | Standard |
| Console, overhead deluxe with reading lights and (UG1) Universal Home Remote | Standard |
| Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted, recessed in front fascia | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row | Standard |
| OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation | Standard |
| Luggage rack, roof-mounted with chrome accents | Standard |
| Differential, heavy-duty locking rear | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window electric | Standard |
| Battery, heavy-duty with rundown protection and retained accessory power | Standard |
| Tire carrier, lockable outside spare winch-type mounted under frame at rear | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming, color-keyed with integrated turn signal indicators, ground illumination and programmable to provide curb view when in reverse | Standard |
| Steering wheel, color-keyed with wood and leather-wrapped rim, locking | Standard |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| Alternator, 145 amps | Standard |
| Rear Park Assist | Standard |
| Cup holders, quad front and dual second row | Standard |
| Throttle control, electronic, all-speed | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls | Standard |
| Console, floor with damped-door storage covers, large storage bin, analog clock, dual cup holders and rear seat audio | Standard |
| Door handles, chrome | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer | Standard |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.) | Standard |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | Standard |
| Traction control, all-speed, electronic | Standard |
| Midgate panel, foldable door between cargo bed and cab includes removable and stowable rear window | Standard |
| Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Up/Down and lockout features | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, driver and front passenger 14-way power seat adjusters, 4-way power lumbar control, independently heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seatbacks (3 settings), 2-position driver memory, articulating outboard head restraints and fold-down inboard armrests | Standard |
| Audio system feature, USB port, located inside center console, radio interface | Standard |
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