Escalade hybrid vs. the Competition
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denotes an XLR advantage.
2010 Cadillac 2010 Lexus
Escalade 4x4 RX 450h AWD
Hybrid Hybrid
Performance Specifications
Base Engine
6.0L V8
3.5L V6
Horsepower @ rpm
332 @ 5100
245 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
367 @ 4100
234 @ 4800
Std. Transmission Two-mode 6-speed
4-speed auto. CVT
Drivetrain 4WD AWD
Suspension, front Ind. short-long-arm Independent,
struts coil-over-shock
Suspension, rear 5-link rigid axle, Ind. double
coil spring wishbone
Steering Type Electric-assist Electric-assist
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Towing Capacity (kg/lb.)
1
3,357/7,500
907/2,000
Fuel tank
98/21.6
65/14.3
Turning radius 5.95/19.5 5.7/18.7
Seating capacity
8
5
Dimensions and Interior Volume
in mm/inches unless otherwise indicated
Wheelbase
2,946/116.0
2,740/107.9
Curb weight 2,795/6,161 2,110/4,651
Exterior length 5,144/202.5 4,770/187.8
Exterior body width 2,007/79.0 1,885/74.2
Exterior height 1,887/74.3 1,720/67.7
Front tread
1,732/68.2
1,630/64.2
Rear tread
1,702/67.0
1,620/63.8
Front legroom 1,049/41.3 1,096/43.1
Rear legroom
991/39.0
942/37.1
Third row legroom 650/25.6 NA
Front headroom
1,024/40.3
992/39.1
Rear headroom 996/39.2 958/37.7
Third row headroom
963/37.9
NA
Front hiproom
1,636/64.4
1,412/55.6
Rear hiproom
1,539/60.6
1,384/54.5
Third row hiproom
1,539/60.6
NA
Front shoulder room
1,659/65.3
1,472/58.0
Rear shoulder room
1,656/65.2
1,462/57.6
Third row shoulder room 1,567/61.7 NA
Luggage volume 479/16.9 1,133/40.0
Luggage volume (max)
3,084/108.3
2,274/80.3
Passenger volume
4,871/172.0
2,823/99.7
Vehicle Features
Active Fuel Management
Std.
NA
Adaptive suspension
Std.
NA
Limited slip differential
Locking
NA
Remote vehicle start
Std.
NA
Navigation system
Std.
Opt.
OnStar
®
Std.
NA
Power liftgate
Std.
NA
Side Blind Zone Alert
Std.
NA
Rearview camera Std. Std
Heated rear seats
Std.
NA
Standard wheels
22-inch
18-inch
Surround sound audio
Std.
NA
Rear audio controls
Std.
NA
Battery rundown protection
Std.
NA
Powertrain warranty
(yrs/km)
60/
160,000
72/110,000
Hybrid component warranty
96/160,000 96/160,000
1. When properly equipped.
5 Keys to Learning
Comfort and Convenience
– Standard 12-way power adjustable heated and cooled front
seats with driver memory
– IntelliBeam
– Bose 5.1 Digital Surround Sound System
– XM Satellite Radio
– Available DVD rear-seat entertainment system
– Remote Vehicle Starter System
– Standard Bluetooth
®
hands-free phone interface
– Power liftgate
Power and Performance
–
Two-mode Hybrid system
is a patented hybrid technology with
two modes optimized for city and highway driving
First mode
: At low speed and light loads, the vehicle can oper-
ate by electric power or engine power, or any combination
Second mode:
Primarily for highway speeds and heavy loads,
providing electric assist or full V8 power when needed.
–
300-volt Energy Storage System
works with electric motors in
the transmission to produce electric power
–
Regenerative braking
captures some of the energy lost during
vehicle braking and coasting and returns it to the battery for
future use
–
Hybrid status information
is displayed on the navigation
screen
–
Standard all-wheel drive
–
Towing up to 2,540 kg (5,600 lb.)
1
Ride and Handling
– Magnetic Ride Control suspension
– Automatic rear load leveling
– Standard 22-inch chrome wheels
Quality, Durability and Reliability
– 4-year/80,000-km New Vehicle Limited warranty
– 5-year/160,000-km powertrain component warranty
– 8-year/160,000-km hybrid-specific component warranty
Safety and Security
– Dual-stage frontal air bags, front seat side-impact thorax air
bags and head curtain side-impact air bags for all rows with
rollover sensors
2
– Side Blind Zone Alert
– StabiliTrak with Proactive Roll Avoidance
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.
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Escalade
Hybrid
Quick Facts
• Walkaround Summary
• Competitive Comparison
• 5 Keys to Learning
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