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2011 Cadillac Escalade
ES V AWD Platinum
by K athleen
C arr
The Escalade ESV is the stretched ver­
sion of the Escalade and uses much of the
sam e h ard w are as the C h e v ro le t
Suburban.The Escalade ESV gets a full
complement of luxury equipment, including
leather seats, plenty of exterior chrome and
optional 22-inch wheels. It's available with
rear- or all-wheel drive. Cadillac now in­
cludes standard scheduled oil changes, tire
rotations, replacement of engine and cabin
air filters, and multipoint vehicle inspection
for four years or 50,000 miles.
The Escalade ESV is 21 inches longer
than a standard Escalade, seats up to eight
and is able to haul up to 137 cubic feet of
cargo with the second-row seats folded and
the third row removed. The ESV offers the
same basic layout and features as its shorter
model, but adds more luggage room behind
the rear seats and the option of a third-row
flip-down DVD entertainment screen. The
top-of-the-line Platinum Edition brings it all
w ith exclusive 22-inch w heels, LED
headlamps, upgraded full leather trim, unique
wood and aluminum accents, heated and
cooled cupholders and DVD screens for
second-row passengers. A second-row 60/
40-split bench seat (eight-passenger seat­
ing) is available on all models except the
Platinum Edition, it has second row buck
seats. Third-row occupants benefit from
increased legroom, and cargo capacity be­
hind them nearly triples.The liftgate opens
and closes by pushbutton as a hatch or
glass-only for lighter items, a convenient
feature.The pull-type door handles are easy
to grasp, particularly appreciable in cold
climates when wearing gloves. This type of
door handle is more comfortable, less likely
to snap away from your fingers and less
likely to break fingernail than the more styl­
ish, more aerodynamic kind.
Cadillac Escalade delivers responsive
acceleration at all speeds due to its big 403-
hp V8. Its handling inspires confidence,
especially with the active Magnetic Ride
Control suspension.The M agnetic Ride
Control Suspension helps while driving over
rough roads absorbing the impact of the
driving terrian .Magnetic Ride Control uses
a variety of sensors to measure road surface
and vehicle parameters 1,000 times per sec­
ond and adjust the shock damping accord­
ingly.
That adjustment is done magnetically,
changing the thickness of the shock fluid
(that's filled with tiny magnetic particles) for
maximum control of the shock. This system
has been used advantageously on expen­
sive imports and the Corvette for a few years,
and is often paired on the Escalade with the
22-inch wheels. A relatively tight 39-foot
turning circle helps with overall drivability,
but maneuvering in tight quarters can be a
hassle even with the aid of the standard
rearview camera. The towing capicity is 7,600
(RWD) or 7,800 pounds (AWD) when prop­
erly equipped.
The Cadallic ESV is a large, luxurious
SUV that delivers performance and style.
Classy and powerful, it looks great for a
night on the town or can haul everything.
Cadacllic has open a new door for those who
want luxury and capabilities in a Luxury
SUV.
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