Up Front
•
Bold, powerful front end
with chrome grille provides a
distinctive Cadillac appearance
•
High Intensity Discharge headlamps
provide outstanding road
illumination
•
Twilight Sentinel
provides automatic headlamp activation with
adjustable delay
•
Available IntelliBeam
automatically switches the headlamps
from high beam to low beam and back again when taillamps or
oncoming headlamps are detected.
•
5-star driver and front-passenger front and side NCAP safety
ratings
by NHTSA are the highest ratings possible
Under the Hood
•
Vortec 6.2L V8 Flex Fuel engine with VVT
has 403 hp and 417
lb.-ft. of torque
•
Active Fuel Management
®
switches from 8- to 4-cylinder oper-
ation when appropriate, providing better fuel efficiency
•
Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
optimizes power and efficiency
at all engine speeds
•
FlexFuel capability
allows the use of ethanol/gasoline blends
•
Heavy-duty 6L80-E 6-speed automatic transmission
reliably
handles high power output for demanding conditions.
Driver Shift Control with tap up/tap down shifting adds
control and performance. Automatic grade braking downshifts
when the driver applies the brake on steep grades to provide
engine braking. Tow/Haul mode provides enhanced trailering
performance
•
All-wheel drive
is always engaged providing superior low-
speed drivability and fuel efficiency
•
2010 Fuel consumption ratings are
15.3/10.1L/100km (18/28
mpg) city/highway
•
5-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty
with Premium Road-
side Assistance provides peace of mind
Passenger Side
•
Chrome fender portholes
are a bold styling cue
•
18-inch, 7-spoke polished aluminum wheels
provide a
striking appearance.
•
Available 22-inch, 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels
are
the largest in the segment.
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
displays individual tire pres-
sures in the Driver Information Centre for safety
•
Assist steps
with chrome accent facilitate entry/exit. Power-
Retractable assist steps are available.
•
Chrome luggage rack
with chrome accent for cargo carrying
1. Maximum trailering weight includes driver and one passenger in tow vehicle and all required trailering equipment.
See Owner Manual for more information.
At the Rear
•
LED taillamps and side markers
provide a distinct appearance
and illuminate quicker than bulbs for safety
•
Power liftgate with liftglass
works at the touch of a button for
convenience. Includes pinch protection for safety. Electronic
touchpad liftgate/liftglass controls ease operation. Defogger
and wiper/washer help improve visibility
•
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
provides visual and audio
warnings to help identify objects behind Escalade
•
Rearview camera
allows the driver to view objects behind the
vehicle on the navigation screen while reversing. Available
•
Heavy-duty trailering equipment
tows up to 3674 (8100 lb.)
on Escalade. Escalade ESV tows up to 3,538 kg (7,800 lb.).
Cover conceals receiver hitch when not in use
•
Locking rear differential
provides maximum traction
•
Up to 3,084 litres (108.9 cu. ft) of cargo volume
on Escalade
Driver Side
•
StabiliTrak
®
with Roll-Over Mitigation
helps maintain stability
when system detects understeer or oversteer. Roll-Over
Mitigation determines whether rollover is imminent and
engages StabiliTrak
•
Short- and long-arm independent front suspension
uses coil-
over-shock design a smooth ride
•
5-link coil spring rear suspension
features standard rear air
load-leveling
•
Road-Sensing computer-controlled suspension
adjusts shock
valving to provide a smooth, controlled ride
•
Available Magnetic Ride Control
uses magnetic damper fluid.
Real-time damping produces exceptional ride and handling
•
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
with dynamic brake propor-
tioning, large rotors and stiff calipers contribute to braking per-
formance and safety
•
Remote Vehicle Starter System
allows the vehicle to be started
and activate climate controls from up to 60 metres (200 ft.)
•
Outside mirrors
feature power folding, power adjustable,
heated, driver’s side auto-dimming, turn signal indicators,
ground illumination and curb-tilt
•
Available Side Blind Zone Alert
is designed to help provide
drivers more time to react to obstacles that may be difficult to
see in the side mirror. Uses a visual alert in the sideview mirror
Interior
•
Platinum Edition
provides a host of premium luxury features
including unique exterior and interior accents, heated and
cooled cup holders, rear seat entertainment system, power-re-
tractable assist steps, 22” chromed aluminum Wheels, Side
Blind Zone Alert, IntelliBeam, heated steering wheel, Power re-
lease 2nd row seat, Power Sunroof and Magnetic Ride Control
•
Tri-zone automatic climate control
provides comfort for all
passengers
•
Dual-stage frontal air bags with Passenger Sensing System
and 360-degree sensing, head curtain side air bags with
rollover sensor and front seat-mounted side-impact thorax air
bags
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protect occupants in certain side collisions
•
Touch-screen DVD navigation system
with 8-inch screen for
convenience. Rear audio controls and auxiliary input jack are
also standard
•
Bose 5.1 digital surround sound system
iincludes 10 speakers
including subwoofer
•
XM Satellite Radio
, with a wide variety of programming, has
something to excite any driver
•
Bluetooth phone interface
allows the driver to make hands-free
cell phone calls within the vehicle. Requires compatible phone
•
USB port
in centre console can connect, charge and control
iPods using the radio. Can connect other MP3 players and
memory sticks (but cannot control through the radio controls)
•
Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system
includes 8-
inch screen and 2 wireless headphones. ESV includes two
screens and 4 wireless headphones
•
Available sunroof
features express open and close
•
14-way power front bucket seats
include 4-way power lumbar,
memory for 2 drivers, and independent heated seat cushions
and seatbacks
•
Standard Heated and cooled front seats
deliver conditioned air
through perforated surfaces in the bottom and back. 2nd row
seats are heated only
•
Heated and cooled cupholders
keep beverages at their desired
temperature (Platinum Edition only)
•
2nd-row heated bucket seats
recline, fold and have folding
armrests for comfort. Available 40/20/40 split-folding bench
seats hold 3 passengers and has heated outboard cushions
•
Available Power release 2nd-row seats
fold down and tumble
seats at the touch of a button. Seats must be put up manually.
•
3rd-row 50/50 bench seats
hold 3 passengers and can be tum-
bled, folded or removed.
•
Power tilt steering wheel
provides precise adjustment at the
touch of a button
•
Available heated steering wheel
is available for comfort in
cold weather.
•
Power pedals
feature adjustable brake and accelerator pedals
with memory. Standard
•
OnStar
®
includes 1-year Directions & Connections service
and Turn-by-Turn Navigation. OnStar can send navigation
destinations to the navigation system for entry on-the-go
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2. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in
a rear seat. See Owner Manual for more safety information.
3. Required XM Radio monthly subscriptions sold separately after trial period.
4. OnStar
®
subscription. 1-year Premium Service Agreement provided. Go to www.onstar.ca for system limitations
and details.
