Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Introduced for the first time in 1999, the Escalade was not very promising. While great luxury was offered, the Escalate was not that different from the Chevy Tahoe.
With its second generation launched in 2002, the Escalade became one of the most popular SUVs on the market.
If in the past, the engine mounted on the Escalate was a bit underpowered, the new 2006 generation surprised the public with a 345 hp V8 powerplant that satisfied the needs of power-hungry customers.
The Escalade offered seating for 7 and that should be of no surprise as it was a full-size luxury SUV.
A single trim level was available and the standard features included a tori-zone climate control, leather upholstery, a Bose audio system and others. Standalone options included bigger 20-inch chrome wheels and a second-row bench instead of the bucket seats to increase its versatility by accommodating 8 passengers.
Both two-wheel-drive and a four-wheel-drive systems were available, coming with the standard 6.0-liter V8 we already mentioned.
Safety wise, standard stability control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and side airbags were included. Tested for frontal impacts, the Escalade managed to score 4 stars out of 5.
Inside the Escalade’s cabin, the driver and passengers would’ve bathed into luxury with the multitude of soft leather surfaces along with shiny wood accents.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L 6AT (409 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6199 cm3 |
Power: | 301 KW @ 5700 RPM 409 HP @ 5700 RPM 404 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 417 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 565 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/65R18 - P285/45R22 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 202.5 in (5144 mm) |
Width: | 79 in (2007 mm) |
Height: | 74.3 in (1887 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.1/67 in (1,730/1,702 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.6 in (269 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 107.9 cuFT (3055 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5832.2 lbs (2645 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7117.7 lbs (3229 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |