Consumer Reports Reviews the Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade is a 4-door SUV, extended SUV, crew cab offered in a AWD 4dr Platinum Edition, AWD 4dr Premium, AWD 4dr Luxury, AWD 4dr Base, 2WD 4dr Platinum Edition, 2WD 4dr Premium, 2WD 4dr Luxury, 2WD 4dr Base, AWD 4dr Luxury, AWD 4dr Base, 4WD 4dr Platinum, 2WD 4dr Base, AWD 4dr Premium, 2WD 4dr, 2WD 4dr Platinum, 4WD 4dr, AWD 4dr Platinum Edition, AWD 4dr Premium, AWD 4dr Luxury, AWD 4dr Base, 2WD 4dr Luxury, 2WD 4dr Premium and 2WD 4dr Platinum Edition. The powertrains include 6.0-liter V8 hybrid (332 hp) and 6.2-liter V8 (403 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 13 mpg city to 19 mpg highway. The Escalade uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Acura MDX, Lexus GX, Infiniti QX and Lincoln Navigator.

Last Model Reviewed: 2007

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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