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Cadillac Escalade II 6.2 i V8 ESV (409 Hp)
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Cadillac Escalade:
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by Cadillac as its first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to an influx of new luxury SUVs in the late 1990s including the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Range Rover, Lexus LX, and Ford's 1998 debut of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only ten months after it was approved. The Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.
The term "escalade" refers to a siege warfare tactic of scaling defensive walls or ramparts with the aid of ladders or siege towers. More generally, it is a French word which is the noun-equivalent form of the French verb escalader, which means "to climb or scale"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Cadillac Escalade (II). With 565 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2765 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 172 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Cadillac Escalade II was not tested by Euro NCAP. US-based safety ratings (NHTSA, IIHS) generally showed acceptable performance for its class at the time, but specific European data is unavailable.
6.2 i V8 ESV (409 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers strong performance for the extended wheelbase model, maintaining good acceleration despite the added weight.
Fuel Economy
Likely the thirstiest option due to the powerful engine and heavier ESV body, resulting in very high fuel costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful V8 engine options
- • Luxurious and spacious interior
- • High towing capacity
- • Commanding road presence
- • Smooth and comfortable ride
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy across all engines
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • Higher maintenance costs compared to some rivals
- • Limited maneuverability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2003 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | Escalade |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.2 i V8 ESV (409 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 409 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 565 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 6156 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 103.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2765 |
| Max. weight: | 3357 |
| Max load: | 592 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3891 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1298 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 117 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5660 mm mm [608mm more] |
| Width: | 2010 mm mm [6mm more] |
| Height: | 1916 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3302 mm mm [356mm more] |
| Front track: | 1732 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1702 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 265/65 R18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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