- suv 123,515
- 2,474 below average
- 20,999 good
- Spokane, WA
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,474 below average suv 123,515 flex fuel black automatic
2010 cadillac escalade review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A full line of luxurious and highly capable suvs. introductionthe cadillac escalade is big and powerful, capable of towing trailers of 7500 to 8300 pounds. In its most popular configuration, the escalade seats seven. It's a stylish truck, with a bold yet smooth, integrated, sculpted look. escalade comes in three body styles: escalade, esv, and ext. The standard escalade is a full-size sport utility sharing the same architecture and roughly the same dimensions as the chevy tahoe. the esv is a long-wheelbase version of the escalade. Similar in size to the chevy suburban, the esv is 20 inches longer than the regular escalade. That adds up to more third-row seating room and nearly triple the cargo space behind the third-row seats. Plus, middle passengers get windows that roll all the way down. The wheelbase is 14 inches longer, which smoothes the ride. the escalade ext is a five-passenger luxury suv with a short bed; it is cadillac's version of the chevy avalanche and features the impressive midgate that converts the rear seats into additional pickup space. A removable window and midgate behind the rear seat make for versatile hauling options, including a pair of dirt bikes, 101 cubic feet of lockable space, or 4x8 building materials. Its combination of luxury and capability makes for an interesting hauler or tow vehicle. all escalade versions are roomy and luxuriously appointed, letting them haul family or friends or business associates in real comfort. The engine supplies serious power for surprisingly quick acceleration. On the road, all escalades are smooth and stable. They ride smoother than a standard tahoe or suburban; but are at the same time taut and well-controlled for surprisingly good handling by full-size suv standards. The escalades deliver the comfort and amenities of a luxury sedan, including automatic climate control, heated leather seats, navigation, rearview camera, premium bose audio, ultrasonic parking assist, and power-adjustable pedals. Dvd entertainment systems and a moonroof are also available. built on gm's full-size truck platform and equipped with a 403-horsepower, 6. 2-liter v8, the escalade, esv, and ext make good tow vehicles. They share their platforms with the chevy tahoe, suburban, avalanche, and silverado. Escalade gets an epa-estimated 12/19 miles per gallon city/highway. the escalade hybrid is notably easier on fuel than the standard escalade, with epa-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway. Towing trailers doesn't get any better than this and it's luxurious cruising for passengers, as well. the 2010 cadillac escalade gets a few upgrades. For 2010, the standard 6. 2-liter v8 features active fuel management, which shuts off half the engine's cylinders in certain conditions in order to reduce fuel consumption. The clock has been upgraded and a new battery-saver mode is designed to preserve the battery charge against extended accessory use. A usb connector has been added to the center console, a locking steering column is standard, and the parking brake release has been revised. lineupthe 2010 cadillac escalade comes standard with a 403-hp 6. 2-liter v8 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, and autoride suspension. The escalade hybrid features a 6. 0-liter v8 that develops 322 horsepower linked to two electric motors that take stored energy from the battery system and use it to power the vehicle in certain conditions. the escalade is available with rear-wheel drive 62,205) or all-wheel drive 64,755). The hybrid comes with a 60/40-split rear bench seat only to allow for the battery pack underneath it. the platinum edition includes everything in the luxury package plus upgraded aniline leather with french seams, color-contrast stitching and the cadillac logo embroidered in the front seats. Additional leather is used for trim on the dash, center console, and doors, complemented by unique wood and aluminum trim, door sills and floor mats. Passive safety features include front seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters, dual front airbags, side airbags for outboard front seats, and side-curtain airbags that span all three rows of seats. Tire-pressure monitors and onstar 8. 0 are also standard. walkaroundthe front end of every escalade is dominated by a traditional cadillac egg crate grille draped in chrome. The grille is flanked by three-element, vertical headlamps that tie the vehicle to the rest of cadillac's lineup; led headlights on the platinum are a first in trucks or suvs. As with the front end, there is abundant chrome, including on the door handles, the exterior mirrors, side moldings, full-length roof rails (which provide anchor points for accessory crossbars for securing cargo on the roof) and ventilation ports above the front wheels; the latter is a styling trend, but on the escalade they are not functional. another clear response to market trends are the optional 22-inch chrome wheels, which visually plant the vehicle, completely filling the escalade's huge wheelwells and making the standard 18-inch wheels look positively puny by comparison. They look great, though for reasons beyond cosmetics we prefer the 18-inch wheels. the pull-type door handles are easy to grasp, particularly appreciable in cold climates when wearing gloves. On the escalade they are rendered in crisp led strips. A high-mounted, horizontal brake light with led illumination crosses the top. But the dominant feature of the escalade's rear is the enormous badge set within a chunky block of chrome trim, reminding everyone that they are following a cadillac. the liftgate opens and closes by pushbutton as a hatch or glass-only for lighter items, a convenient feature. Interior fit and finish is very nice. The mix of soft, padded materials, genuine aluminum accents, chrome details and convincing faux wood combines with soft leather seats for an ambience on par with other luxury suvs. Stepping up to the platinum upgrades the existing leather and features details such as unique door sills and floor mats. the escalade comes standard with seven-passenger seating: front bucket seats, second-row bucket seats separated by a center console, and a three-passenger bench for the third row. the hybrid seats eight and the ext seats five because they come with a three-passenger bench seat in the second row. This second-row bench seat is available. Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Alloy Wheels
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