Cadillac Escalade

Third Generation

GMT 900

Also called	Cadillac DUU (RUS)
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Arlington, Texas, United States Silao, Mexico (EXT) Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast,Russia
Body style(s)	5-door SUV 4-door sport utility truck
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive /four-wheel drive
Platform	GMT900 platform
Engine(s)	6.2 L Vortec V8
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	116.0 in (2946 mm) 130.0 in (3302 mm) (ESV/EXT)
Length	202.5 in (5144 mm) 222.9 in (5662 mm) (ESV) 222.0 in (5639 mm) (EXT)
Width	79.0 in (2007 mm) 79.1 in (2009 mm) (EXT only)
Height	74.7 in (1897 mm) (2007-09 2WD) 74.5 in (1892 mm) (EXT & 2007-09 ESV) 74.3 in (1887 mm) (2007-09 4WD) 2010- SWB: 75.9 in (1928 mm) 2010- ESV: 73.1 in (1857 mm)
Related	Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Suburban GMC Yukon GMC Yukon XL

GMT900 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Escalade moved to the new GMT900 platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade was again joined by a stretched ESV version as well as a new EXT sport utility truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades produced.
Production of the redesigned Escalade began at Arlington Assembly in January 2006. It is priced from US$57,280, though the rear-wheel drive version at this price was not produced until August. The more expensive all-wheel drive version was produced first, followed by the long wheelbase ESV and EXT pickup (the latter sourced from the Silao, Mexico, plant) in June.
The Escalade uses an all-aluminum 6.2 L Vortec V8. This pushrod engine includes variable valve timing, a first in a mass-produced non-overhead cam engine. The system adjusts both intake and exhaust timing between two settings. The engine produces 403 hp (301 kW) (23 hp more than its sister competitor, the GMC Yukon Denali) and 417 ft·lbf (565 N·m) of torque. A new six-speed 6L80 automatic transmission is used. The new body completes a 0.363 drag coefficient, though the large frontal area badly affects aerodynamics. By 2010, the Cadillac escalades base price had climbed for up to about $62,500 for a RWD model, and about $65,200 for an AWD model. This, compared to a Mercedes GL, which is about $59,500 for the AWD diesel, and $60,500 for the AWD V8. This is about $5000 less than a comparable Escalade.

Engines

Standard Features

Standard features of the Cadillac Escalade include air conditioning w/tri-zone climate controls, tilt faux wood & real leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front seats and heated 2nd-row seats, 14-way power front seats, memory system, remote engine start, premium sound system, 6-disc DVD changer, rear radio controls, compass, power lift-gate, and outside-temperature indicator. The Platinum adds on a DVD entertainment system, navigation system, heated and cooled cupholders, rearview camera, cooled front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, and power-retractable running boards.

Updates

MY08

MY09